Winter makes the most mundane and everyday tasks tougher, including cooking. But these five hearty recipes are easy, quick, and will help you get through the colder months.
The ingredients in these recipes are attributed to helping fight flu, colds, keeping warm and are packed with vitamins and antioxidants.
PrintThe star of this immune-boosting recipe is garlic, it contains allicin, a compound which has been shown to boost the disease-fighting response of white blood cells in your body when they encounter viruses (like the ones that cause the common cold or flu).
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PrintMany citrus fruits are high in vitamin C, which is an antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory and can also help bolster the immune system in order to fight disease. These lemony cutlets are therefore just the thing for a comforting, health-packed winter meal.
Vegetables are also known to be high in vitamin C. Red peppers contain almost three times as much vitamin C as an orange. Peppers are also known to contribute to healthy glowing skin.
Serving suggestion: Serve on its own or with a side salad.
Serving suggestion: Serve on its own or with a side salad.
Print**If you have trouble digesting kale, replace it with 4 cups of (loosely packed) baby spinach.
This recipe was found on theroastedroot.net
PrintBlueberries are known for their antioxidants and vitamin C as well as the oats themselves. Immune-boosting foods don’t have to be just savoury.
This recipe was found on champagnenutrition.com
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