10 Anti-Inflammatory, Cold-Weather Foods to Boost Immunity

These simple traditional Chinese medicine recipes will moisturize the lungs, clear toxins, and support your immunity during the cold months.

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Did you know that we can help clear toxins from our lungs and boost immunity just by following a daily diet? The following 10 lung-cleansing, anti-inflammatory recipes are easy to incorporate into everyday life.

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) posits that white fungus, black fungus, lotus root, turmeric, ginger, wolfberry, pear, red dates, walnuts, and honey have the effect of nourishing the lungs. Modern-day medical science has also found that they have antioxidants and anti-inflammatory and immune system-enhancing benefits.

1. Tremella (White Fungus)

According to TCM, tremella, also commonly known as white fungus, is good for replenishing body fluids and is a natural lung-moistening substance, which is especially needed in dry seasons. Tremella is rich in polysaccharides, which have antioxidant and immunity-boosting effects.

Tremella and Pear Decoction

Ingredients:

• 1 piece white fungus
• 1 pear
• Rock sugar to taste

Preparation:

1. Soak the white fungus in water and tear it into small pieces.
2. Peel the pear, remove the core, and cut it into cubes.
3. Put the white fungus and rock sugar into a pot, add water, and cook for 1 hour.
4. Add the pear cubes and simmer for a few minutes.

2. Lotus Root

Lotus root is rich in antioxidants such as vitamin C, which helps clear the lungs, remove phlegm, and enhance immunity.