Nutrition: Foods to help you lose weight

The best way to kick a cold is to drink plenty of fluids and eat immunity-boosting foods. Here are some of the best items out there: Broth-based soup It's not just an old wives' tale-chicken noodle soup can actually help soothe a cold: The chicken contains an amino acid called cysteine, which helps thin mucus in the lungs, and the hot broth helps to keep nasal passages moist, prevent dehydration, and fight inflammation in the throat.