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Apart from lozenges and paracetamol, your next port of call might be nourishing and vitamin-packed dishes when trying to tackle a stubborn cold or a bad flu. Many experts claim that good nutrition is one of the key weapons you can add to your arsenal of defence against winter viruses, with chicken soup often headlining the lists.<\/p>\n
With the first sip warming you right up, the food is not only easy to consume when you are feeling under the weather but it can also loosen mucus. Plus, the broth, which contains water and electrolytes, helps with rehydration.<\/p>\n
For those who prefer something a little different, Jamie Oliver\u2019s chicken broth recipe with the addition of bacon and an optional splash of alcohol might be the perfect fit. What\u2019s more, the chef swears by this dish when trying to fend off the \u201cman flu\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen I get a bad case of man flu, this simple twist on chicken soup perks me right up,\u201d the chef penned on his website. You can make the beloved winter warmer in four easy steps.<\/p>\n
It takes about ninety minutes to prepare and is \u201csuper easy\u201d to make. Jamie Oliver\u2019s recipe serves six peckish guests, so it is also perfect if you’re not the only ill member of your household.<\/p>\n
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