Herbal Tonics & Nourishing Broths: Cold Season Recipes You’ll Love

When you’re under the weather, the right food can be just as healing as herbs. Why not combine both? These nourishing recipes offer comfort, warmth, and immune support, and they’re perfect for the whole family. Learn how to use your kitchen as a healing space.

Key Ingredients to Cook With:

·        Garlic & Ginger: Potent antivirals and anti-inflammatories.

·        Turmeric: Supports a healthy inflammation response.

·        Miso & Mushrooms: Rich in gut-healing probiotics and immune-modulating polysaccharides.

·        Bone Broth: Full of collagen and minerals for tissue repair and hydration.

Healing Recipes:

·        Thyme & Miso Cold-Busting Soup: Add thyme, seaweed, miso paste, garlic, and shiitake mushrooms to a veggie base.

·        Blackcurrant Immune Smoothie: Blend frozen berries, banana, ginger, and a teaspoon of Immune + Resilience for a tangy immune boost.

Pairing Food + Herbal Syrups:

·        Add herbal syrups to a warm herbal tea base.

·        Take herbal syrups with your evening bone or vegetable broth.

·        Use herbal syrups as part of a “nourish and rest” daily ritual.

Tips for Eating While Sick:

·        Focus on easy-to-digest foods: soups, stews, herbal teas.

·        Avoid sugar and dairy if you're congested.

·        Add spices like cayenne or horseradish to stimulate circulation.

Let food and herbs work together to restore you. When combined with love and intention, they create a powerful foundation for healing that’s delicious and deeply nourishing.