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HOW many calories in home made hot-honey-and-lemon-drink?

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icanhaveadarksideifyouwantmeto · 24/10/2014 07:51

I have a stinking cold and have been mainlining hot honey and lemon drink for my throat and for the vitamin c!

I have just looked on the honey jar and am shocked at the amount of calories.

so AIBU to continue drinking 6 cups a day, even though this will fulfil my calorie intake for the entire day?

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Wolfbasher · 24/10/2014 10:48

A bit of whisky in the honey & lemon works well. Though not if you have to drive later.

h0peful · 24/10/2014 12:31

Cinnamon and honey in hot water!

JustAShopGirl · 24/10/2014 13:31

or you could try some actual medicine - that stuff that has had years of research and tons of money spent on it, and actually reduces your symptoms making you feel a bit better -

it is a cold... it will last up to 7 days, those 7 days can feel crappy, or they can feel okish.. only time can get rid of a cold, science can minimise the effects.

hellohelloididntseeyouthere · 24/10/2014 15:34

I had swine flu and bronchitis when I was pregnant and I was very very poorly indeed but couldn't take anything good. I ate a whole jar of the expensive manuka honey and about thirty lemons and smothered myself in Vicks especially my feet.

icanhaveadarksideifyouwantmeto · 26/10/2014 16:23

thank you for all the responses.... i am starting to feel more human.

I AM on antibiotics and not feeling so sorry for myself

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Fingeronthebutton · 26/10/2014 16:49

I hope your not taking Antibiotics for the cold. They won't do a thing except lower your immune system even further.

icanhaveadarksideifyouwantmeto · 26/10/2014 17:06

no when i went to the doctor i had spots on the back of my throat so thats what the antiboitics are for

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Andrewofgg · 26/10/2014 17:18

My late DM recommended hot whisky, water and honey, then three shags under three heavy blankets in an overheated room. HTH.

slightlyworriednc · 26/10/2014 17:48

Erm...3 shags? GrinGrinGrin

Andrewofgg · 26/10/2014 17:50

Yes, and three grins seems right too.

It might not cure the cold but you would mind it less . . .

crazykat · 26/10/2014 18:13

Supermarket own max strength contestant relief tablets and two paracetamol. Much cheaper than the branded stuff and just as effective.

I've had a stinking cold for the past two weeks which hasn't been helped by getting cold and wet several times a day. I have myself a migraine from coughing so much. Only way I got through it was regular painkillers, cold tablets and a mountain of tissues.

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