As the cooler weather sets in, it becomes more important to nourish your immune system with anti-inflammatory foods, and foods high in vitamins and minerals. Inflammation in our bodies causes fatigue and a weaker immune system, making us more susceptible to illness and picking up nasty bugs.
TOP CULPRITS THAT CAUSE INFLAMMATION & DEPRESS OUR IMMUNE SYSTEMS:
* Refined sugar & synthetic sweeteners
* Dairy
* Meat
* Wheat
* Gluten
* Alcohol
FOODS TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
| TUMERIC | Contains the orange pigment curcumin that is a natural wonder drug, a potent anti-inflammatory herb, high in antioxidants and a cold and flu fighter. |
| GINGER | An anti-inflammatory and antioxidant that improves circulation and is a cold and flu fighter |
| LEMON | High in vitamin C, aids digestion and balances PH levels in the body |
| PAPAYA | High in vitamin C and antioxidants, and aids digestion |
| DARK LEAFY GREEN | The rule with greens: the darker, the better. High in vitamin K, also has beta-carotene, vitamin C, calcium, folate and more. |
| WHEATGRASS | A powerful antioxidant high in chlorophyll which helps cleanse the body from toxins. |
| RAW HONEY | Great for soothing and lining a sore throat, antibacterial and immune boosting, alkalising, high in minerals and enzymes. |
| NUTS | High in omega fatty acids and antioxidants. |
IMMUNE BOOSTING WARM TONIC
This super tonic is high in vitamin C and antioxidants and a great anti-inflammatory elixir.
- Pot boiled water
- 1 thumb of ginger sliced
- 1 ½ thumb tumeric sliced
- juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tblspn raw honey
Steep ginger and tumeric in hot boiled water for 3-5 mins.
Add juice of lemon and honey, and stir.
For added potency, cold press the juice of the ginger and tumeric rather than slice.
Coco Bliss Superfood Collective
Bulimba | South Brisbane | Nundah
