Vitamin Booster Smoothie
BBC Good Food
This recipe brings a shot of sunshine on the greyest of days – and a good boost of Vitamin C too. Featuring orange, carrot and mango for a bright and fresh start to your morning. Find the recipe here.
Curried Squash, Lentil and Coconut Soup
BBC Good Food
This hearty vegan soup is filled with warming Indian spices, including anti-inflammatory turmeric. Plus, it’s filling too thanks to the high-fibre lentils and vitamin-packed squash. Find the recipe here.
Sumac Salmon And Roast Fennel With Herb Dressing
Delicious Magazine
This fragrant salmon and roast fennel dish is the perfect light option after the heavy fare of Christmas. Fennel is great for digestion and is a good source of heart-friendly potassium and folate, while salmon is rich in omega-3s. A nutrient powerhouse of a dish that’s a hit on flavour, too. Find the recipe here.
Shakshuka
Veg Soc
This is a great lazy, winter brunch option to warm as it fortifies. The eggs deliver protein and iron, while it also features a healthy dose of antioxidant-rich tomatoes, garlic and peppers. With healthy fats from the olive oil too, it packs a nutrient-dense punch. Find the recipe here.
Sauerkraut
Feasting At Home
With 70 per cent of your immune system located in your gut*, a side of sauerkraut brimming with gut-friendly probiotics is just the thing to keep your immune system happy. Great as a punchy side to rich roast meats, atop cheese on toast or perfect paired with smoked fish. Find the recipe here.
Asian-Inspired Chicken Soup
Eating Well
Is there anything more heart-warming than a steaming bowl of chicken soup on a winter’s day? This version has a kick of Asian flavours, and is perfect for building up strength after a bug with a blast of heat to send a head cold packing. Find the recipe here.
Kefir
The Kitchn
Another probiotic-rich means of keeping your immune-system boosted is via milk kefir. Think of it as tangy, pourable yoghurt with a live and kicking culture that you ‘feed’ and, in turn, will nourish your gut’s microbiome with those good bacteria. Easy to establish, it can be added to smoothies; to baking recipes in place of yoghurt or buttermilk; atop curries; or drunk straight in place of shop-bought probiotic drinks. Find the recipe here.
Golden Milk
Minimalist Baker
The perfect antidote to a winter chill, this nourishing tonic has its roots in ancient Ayurvedic practice, and has anti-inflammatory properties. It blends fragrant cinnamon, black pepper, nutmeg, turmeric, ginger and cloves with jaggery or maple syrup to sweeten; use it to lace the milk of your choice for a warming alternative to hot chocolate. Find the recipe here.
Bone Broth
Nourished Kitchen
A deeply savoury, aromatic bone broth is rich in protein, b vitamins and amino acid glycine, all of which are known to support the immune system. A fortifying option for those recovering from illness, you can either drink it as a light broth, or it can be added to stews, soups and sauces to give a richer flavour and added nutrient hit. Find the recipe here.
By Lydia Mansi
January 2021
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