Whether it’s prevention or cure, it is a good idea to have some of these yummy recipes in your fridge during cold and flu season.

Elderberry Syrup Recipe

(reposted from Food Moxie)
* 4 cups water
* 1 cup dried elderberries
* 2 tbls. fresh chopped ginger
* 1 tsp. cloves
* 1 cinnamon stick
* 1 tbls. dried rose hips
* 1/4-1/2 cup honey
Combine all ingredients except honey in large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Pour through a sieve or cheesecloth into a glass container. Press leftover berries and ingredients to extract all the juice. Add honey and stir until dissolved.
This elixir should keep for several months. Suggested use: take 1 tsp, 2-3 a day for cold prevention.

Electrolytes (homemade Gatorade, as shared by Odilia Galvan Rodriguez)

1 liter of water

1/2 t. baking soda

2 T. agave nectar

1/2 T. sea salt

juice of a lemon (if you have it)

Mix all ingredients, drink slowly and stay hydrated.