Culinary folk remedies that really work

Healthy skin

Want glowing, healthy skin? Some products, like matcha and green tea, may be the answer.

Dairy products and acne

Many consider dairy products to be the main enemy of healthy skin, but they are not always the culprit in acne flare-ups. Despite data contradicting this view, some dermatologists still advise their patients to reduce their dairy consumption. For some more sensitive individuals, the insulin spikes caused by dairy products can worsen acne; in such cases, skim milk may be worse than whole milk.

Green tea and a healthy complexion

Drink plenty of green tea or matcha to maintain healthy skin. Drinking plenty of fluids, including tea, will hydrate your skin, and the caffeine will improve circulation. Tea leaves also contain substances with powerful anti-inflammatory properties.

Heart and kidney health

Support the health of these vital organs with fatty fish, berries, and vegetable oils.

Cranberries and UTI (urinary tract infection) prevention

It used to be considered a myth, but eating more cranberries can actually help prevent UTIs. Drink cranberry juice, add dried or fresh cranberries to smoothies, baked goods, and nut mixes.

Salmon and Heart Health

Salmon is low in mercury and high in protein and heart-healthy fats like omega-3s.

Vegetable oils and heart health

The monounsaturated fats in olive oil are super heart-healthy. Coconut oil, however, may not quite live up to its reputation. Because coconut oil is high in unhealthy fats, including saturated fatty acids, its consumption may need to be strictly limited. However, when applied topically, small amounts of coconut oil can help moisturize and disinfect the skin.

Stomach problems

Soothe your tummy with complex carbohydrates, fruits, and yogurt.

Prunes and digestion

Yes, it's true – prunes are beneficial for the body, especially when problems arise from behind. The fiber in prunes, or even their juice, stimulates the intestines and can help with constipation.

Bananas, rice, applesauce, toast and digestive upset

Whether it's a sudden, acute eating disorder or food poisoning, a soft diet is a great way to ease back into a normal diet. Although some doctors call this method outdated, the traditional menu of bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast is easy to remember and digest.

Yogurt and Gut Health

Eating a daily dose of yogurt provides the body with probiotics, maintaining healthy gut flora. Gut health impacts not only digestion but also immunity. Yogurt and other fermented milk products, such as kefir, contain these beneficial bacteria. Yogurt also contains substances that promote healthy sleep.

Ginger and nausea

It won't work for everyone, but there are plenty of tasty ways to find out if ginger candy, ginger tea, or ginger ale can help with nausea or motion sickness.

ARVI and flu

Boost your immune system with powerful antioxidants and invigorating soups.

Orange juice and immunity

We've all been told to consume plenty of vitamin C when we feel a cold coming on. While the importance of orange juice and other vitamin C-rich foods for boosting immunity is overrated, vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and effective at fighting inflammation, meaning it can shorten the duration of your cold.

Chicken soup and colds

The steaming combination of protein-rich chicken, nutritious broth, and healthy carbohydrates from vegetables and noodles (or rice) creates a delicious concoction that can help treat many of the symptoms suffered by those suffering from a cold or flu. Each nourishing spoonful will help the delicate mucous membranes fight inflammation and replenish the body's depleted reserves.