As the winter months roll in, so does the season of sniffles and sore throats. Waking up with a stuffy nose and scratchy throat is unpleasant, and getting through a day feeling under the weather is exhausting. Instead of reaching for that morning coffee, try a warm cup of lemon and clove water—a home remedy for cough and cold that may surprise you with its benefits. Indianexpress.com spoke to health expert Vijayshree N, head and chief dietician at MGM Healthcare, to learn more about how this simple drink can help relieve cold symptoms and even support weight management. Why lemon and clove? “Lemon is known for its high vitamin C content, which can enhance immunity and help loosen mucus, making it easier to expel. Cloves, on the other hand, possess anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. They contain compounds such as eugenol and gallic acid, which act as antioxidants and help preserve cell health,” Vijayshree said. She also said that cloves function as a cough suppressant, calming the cough reflex and aiding better breathing, promoting restful sleep. …