@totawellness: Food as medicine pt. 2 👇🏻🌀 Nausea → ginger One of the best-studied natural remedies for nausea. Perfect for pre-race nerves, or an upset stomach. Bloating → fennel seeds Try chewing on the seeds after a meal to help alleviate gas and bloating. The seeds hold most of the active oils. Raw fennel can also help! Muscle cramps → pickle juice It eased cramps faster than water in a study, too fast to be the electrolytes. The sour taste likely triggers a reflex that calms the muscle. Flu season → garlic Crush your cloves and let them sit 10 minutes, then steep in hot water for garlic tea. The wait time lets allicin form, the compound behind garlic’s immune-supporting reputation. Inflammation → turmeric + black pepper Curcumin (the compound in turmeric) is anti-inflammatory. Make sure to pair it with black pepper to help your body absorb it! Cough → raw honey Coats and soothes your throat. Studies show it works as well as some over-the-counter cough syrups. (not for babies under 1) Low iron → lemon on your greens Vitamin C helps your body absorb the iron in plant foods. Squeeze it over spinach, lentils or beans. #holistichealth #holisticwellness #healthylifestyle #healthy #wellness
