COLD & FLU HACKS!

Are you or perhaps your family experiencing a lot of colds & flus this year? I’ve noticed it’s particularly rife amongst people who have had 2+ of the COVID vaccines.

In any case I wanted to share some easy nutritious food hacks for boosting immunity or fighting infections.

Immunity boosters

• Eat berries. Rich in antioxidants like vitamin C needed for immunity

• Add finely chopped shiitake mushrooms (dried ones soak in water first) to gravies, broths, stir-fries & casseroles. The polysaccharides increase white blood cell production.

•  Add lemon, lime or grapefruit to your drinks daily. Clears mucous & vitamin c rich. Make a thyme, lemon & honey drink for a respiratory tonic.

•  Eat lots of garlic, onion & other Alliaceae vegetables. High in sulphur & zinc which stimulates immunity.

•  Add fermented vegetables regularly to your plate to increase gut bacteria needed for immunity. Check out Good Bugs NZ for delicious & cost effective ferments.

• Remember to get outside in nature, air the house regularly, soak in the sun when you can too. These also reduce our exposure to bugs & boost vitamin D needed for immunity & mood!

  
  

Shine bright, Nic