This simple soup, based on miso (fermented grain or bean paste), hits the spot when you’ve been running too hard or need an immune boost during cold and flue season. Miso nourishes healthy gut bacteria, which in turn boost the power of your immune system. Basic recipe (serves 2-3) 3 cups organic vegetable stock or… Read More »
Seven Tips for Staying Healthy (Even When Everyone Around You is Getting Sick)
Do you often miss work or cancel plans because of a cold or flu you can’t kick? Do you get sick after every airline flight? Here are seven natural tips to keep you from being the next victim of cold and flu season. 1) Drink plenty of water. Viruses and bacteria colonize dry, inflamed throat… Read More »
Cocoa-roasted Delicata Squash
As autumn approaches I’m always grateful for the new crop of sweet winter squashes. These golden beauties pack a wallop of vitamins A and C, both critical to strong immune health. Isn’t Nature smart to provide them as cold and flu season starts? Winter squash is delicious even when simply roasted with a little olive… Read More »
Grated Carrots with Parsley and Garlic
We’re getting gorgeous carrots in hues from purple to gold from our farmshare these last few weeks. Super-rich in vitamin A, a natural antiviral, they’re one of the foods that can support your immune system through cold and flu season. Here’s an easy and tasty way to enjoy them, courtesy of chef Alice Waters: 6… Read More »