Fact: when you’re sick, your immune system needs a big boost to fend off the viral infection currently clogging up your system. Aside from popping immune-boosting supps and eliminating inflammatory foods (they make it harder for your immune system to fight infection), eat these nutrient-rich foods that’ll boost your white blood cells and fight off the cold way faster.

This Cold-Fighting Lettuce, Pea and Fennel Soup

This fennel soup recipe has antioxidants, including vitamin C, which help fight disease-causing free radicals. Get the recipe here.

These Cold-Busting Teas

Need to rejuvenate or simply boost your health? Whip up a soothing, natural tea, made from herbs and spices, like these super-easy teas.

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These 2 Super Smoothies

The probiotic health trend is having a massive moment right now, and for good reason. The lactic acid bacteria in probiotic drinks like kefir and kombucha create an environment in your tum perfect for better absorption of nutrients. Try these probiotic smoothies to bust the sniffles.

These Warming, Comforting Soups

The ingredients, like chili, garlic and spinach, are rich in antioxidants and cold-fighting nutrients. Whip up a batch and eat your way healthy. Recipes here.

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This Sweet Potato And Butternut Curry

Vitamin A is essential for healthy skin and mucus membranes, our immune system and good eye health and vision. Get it in this yummy meal.