Plants have multiple medicinal properties that support body function and can help prevent, treat, and even cure certain health conditions. Traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda, for example,  have heavily relied on the use of plants for medicinal purposes for over 5,000 years. You don’t have to go to China or India to learn everything about herbs and home remedies,  just ask grandma, she might know a thing or two about it.  Can you think about a home remedy that has been passed down in your family for generations?  Unfortunately, the tradition of passing down home remedies and even family recipes seems to be disappearing, although this is not the case in certain cultures that treasure this tradition and the knowledge and wisdom of the elderly.

As we all know, a pandemic has taken the world by storm, and with the flu season approaching, it is important to keep our immune system nice and strong.  If you are wondering how to keep your immune system strong, nutrition is the answer.  When you think of food as building blocks,  you make better choices!  Plants and whole foods are packed with nutrients that can help keep you healthy. Believe in their power and nom-nom!

Did you know that Colombian farmers and any Colombian grandma for that matter, strongly rely on a staple home remedy to help soothe cold and flu symptoms?  This beverage made with Panela is known as “aguapanela con limon”  which is basically a cup of hot water with 1-2 packets of Panela Ancient Cane and freshly squeezed lime juice. That’s it!

Give it a try next time you get the sniffles!

Stay healthy