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How to Treat a Cough From a Cold or the Flu How to Treat a Cough From a Cold or the Flu You can’t cure colds or the flu, but you can relieve the cough and sore throat that sometimes come with them. Use cough drops or hard candy.  Menthol and certain herbal cough drops can slightly numb and soothe your sore throat. But sucking on plain hard candy may work just as well. Try a teaspoon of honey.  This traditional remedy for sore throat may help soothe coughs, too. Try adding a spoonful to your tea, but don't give honey to kids under 1 year old. Drink up.  Sipping on drinks will keep your throat moist and comfortable. When your throat doesn't hurt, you may not cough. Just about any drink is OK except alcohol or caffeinated drinks. Those can dry you out. Also avoid orange juice and other citrus drinks if they bother your throat. Heat up that drink.  Sip some warm tea or chicken soup to heat up your airways. Not only will it hydrat

10 Low-Glycemic Fruits for Diabetes Share on Pinterest Safer fruits for diabetes We humans come by our sweet tooth naturally — Our bodies need  carbohydrates  because they provide energy to cells. But for the body to be able to use it for energy, we need  insulin . When our bodies don’t produce any insulin or are unable to use it ( type 1 diabetes ) or make enough of it properly ( type 2 diabetes ), we’re at risk for  high blood sugar levels . High levels can lead to chronic complications such as nerve, eye, or  kidney damage . What is the glycemic index? The glycemic index (GI) tells you how quickly foods containing carbohydrates affect your blood sugar level when eaten by themselves. According to the  American Diabetes Association  (ADA), GI scores are rated as: Low: 55 or below Moderate: 56 to 69 High: 70 and above The lower the GI score, the more slowly the rise in blood sugar, which can help the body better manage post-meal changes. Most whole fruits

Share on Pinterest 1. Full of Nutrients Hazelnuts have a great nutrient profile. Although they are high in calories, they are loaded with nutrients and healthy fats. One ounce (28 grams, or about 20 whole kernels) of hazelnuts contains ( 1 ): Calories:  176 Total fat:  17 grams Protein:  4.2 grams Carbs:  4.7 grams Fiber:  2.7 grams Vitamin E:  21% of the RDI Thiamin:  12% of the RDI Magnesium:  12% of the RDI Copper:  24% of the RDI Manganese:  87% of the RDI Hazelnuts also contain decent amounts of vitamin B6, folate, phosphorus, potassium and zinc. Additionally, they are a rich source of mono- and polyunsaturated fats and contain a good amount of omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, such as oleic acid ( 1 ,  2 ). Furthermore, a one-ounce serving provides 11.2 grams of dietary fiber, which accounts for about 11% of the RDI ( 1 ). However, hazelnuts contain  phytic acid , which has been shown to impair the absorption of some minerals, like iron and zinc,