Apple Cider Vinegar has long been touted as a health treatment.

But according to nutritionist Brooke Alpert on the TODAY Show, Apple Cider Vinegar, and vinegar in general can specifically help boost your immune system:

Apple cider vinegar is a great way to help feed the healthy bacteria in your system, which can help fight off colds, and keep your immune system running.

To do so, consume 1 tsp – 2 tbsp of raw, unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar. It’s the kind with all the right cultures, almost like kombucha, and is best for making sure you get the correct enzymes.

Cold and flu season are on their way, so boosting your immune system BEFORE you get sick will be the best way to stay healthy.