Key Nutrients for Optimal Immunity
Whether your affliction to the cold weather is physical, mental or emotional, there are wellness boosting, mood-lifting
steps you can take to help you get through the season, immunity in check.
“According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, winter is a time when our energy goes ‘in and down’. It’s a time of
introspection,” says nutritionist, naturopath, medical herbalist and Lifestream ambassador, Janella Purcell.
“Cook and eat meals that require a longer cooking time and add in wholefood supplementation for that extra nutritional
boost. Prepare meals that contain more water, that cook over a lower temperature for a longer time. So a long simmer
instead of a throwing a quick salad together is ideal. Bake your veggies instead of a quick stir-fry. Pull out your slow
cooker in winter and use your oven more. Everything should slow down.”
There are key nutrients to look for, which may support a healthy immune system, helping you to bounce back more quickly
if winter lurgies have stopped you in your tracks.
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