Get better remedy- My Secret Potion

This time of year, everyone seems to have the sniffles. Unlucky for me, I am one of them.  I'm pretty sure my head is floating above my body like a balloon.

A giant, inflamed, ugly balloon.



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Growing up, whenever us kids were sick, my mom would make us a honey-lemon drink.  As we all know, staying hydrated is one of the most important things you can do for your body while your immune system is fighting to get back to normal. Not only does it taste yummy but all the ingredients have a purpose to help you fight those bugs off.

This 'magic potion' is my twist on the drink my mom used to make us.

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 What you need:

*All amounts are approximate. I don't measure, but toss the ingredients together. Experiment with how you prefer the flavor.*

Juice of 1  lemon or 1/4 cup lemon juice-----------Breaks up mucous; antibacterial; antiviral; immune boosting power

1/2 cup of honey (more or less to suit your tastes)-----Suppresses cough & relieves sore throat

1 Tablespoon whole cloves--------------------------Acts as a natural antiseptic

1 pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)----------------Adds some heat and clears out those sinuses!

I add the ingredients to a saucepan and heat it on the stove, put a ladle in it and fill up my mug until it's gone. Then I make another!  You can also make it by the single serving  if you don't need such a large batch.

What do you eat/drink when you aren't feeling so great?

Greek Yogurt Fruit Parfaits

As a nutrition and wellness coordinator, I am always trying to find ways to get staff and clients to try new and healthy foods. For a meeting, I introduced Greek yogurt by serving Greek Yogurt Fruit Parfaits.  This yogurt has twice the protein of the regular varieties, is easy to digest, and has less carbs than regular yogurt. How's that for a nutritional powerhouse?

What you will need:

Greek yogurt

All-natural fruit preserves or jam

Fruit (Any of the following: bananas, pineapple, berries, peaches, etc.)

Optional: Honey or other sweetener

Optional: Granola

1. To sweeten up the plain variety, I add organic, no-sugar added jam and mix. If you want to skip this step, buy the flavored greek yogurt. 

2. Layer fruit on bottom of serving dishes, shot glasses, or drinking glasses.

3. Layer yogurt. Repeat. Top with fruit garnishes.

Optional: You can also layer and top it off with granola.

Berry and Tropical

*Note*

If using pineapple in your parfaits, serve immediately! If it is let to sit, the acid from the pineapple mixes with the yogurt and produces an awful taste. I speak from experience!

In addition to eating this with fruit, it works great as a substitute for recipes that call for milk, creams, etc.  If a dip calls for sour cream and mayo, I substitute half of for the yogurt. No one notices and it is so much healthier :)

What other flavors or fruit combinations would be good?