There’s never been a better time to be boosting our immune and listening to our body. Here are some top tips.

• Eat antioxidant, whole plant foods – fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and legumes
• Eat healthy fats – olive oil, oily fish (salmon, trout, tuna, sardines)
• Eat fermented foods or a probiotic – yogurt, sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir
• Add garlic, ginger, cayenne pepper and ginger to your diet
• Limit or avoid added sugars – processed foods, biscuits, cake
• Stay hydrated – Rooibos and herbal teas count as your water intake.
• Sleep – 7 or more hours of sleep each night is ideal
• Moderate exercise – walking, cycling, jogging, hiking
• Manage your stress levels – meditation, yoga, exercise
• Mind over matter – try to stay positive
• Find reasons to laugh

In Winter, there’s nothing like soup to warm the soul and make you feel good. Hands down, Ginger and Garlic Broth is a firm favourite of mine. Click here for the recipe. You won’t regret it.  p.s, You can add some shredded cooked chicken and noodles to make it more filling.

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Stay warm and safe and keep your immune boosted with some healthy choices.

” A belly laugh increases the ability of your immunity system to fight infections” Elizabeth Taylor

Yours in immune boosting health.

Fiona/ Into Nutrition