No time to cook for hours? Boost your immunity instantly with these foods…

We all want to take care of our health, even when there isn’t time to plan meals in advance. With a few handy products in your kitchen, nourishing your immune system can be quick and easy – perfect for when you’re on the run.  Read on for our top recommendations to stay healthy effortlessly this winter…

Sauerkraut

Don’t have time to make a salad? Try keeping a jar of probiotic-rich sauerkraut in your fridge for an instant salad or coleslaw alternative. As concentrated sources of gut healing probiotics, sauerkraut work towards strengthening the immune system. Simply add as a side salad, stir into soups or include in school sandwiches for an instant gut health boost.

We’re loving Peace Love & Vegetables Certified Organic Sauerkraut.

Nourishing Broths

Heal and seal your gut with nourishing bone broth or vegan-friendly vegetable broth. Slow-cooking beef or chicken bones extracts a powerhouse blend of amino acids, collagen and minerals, while vegetable broths are packed with easy on digestion essential vitamins. Simply add boiling water and sip for a soothing gut-friendly alternative.

We’re loving Cherry Tree Organics Certified Organic Bone Broths, and vegan-friendly The Goods Slow Cooked Umami Broth.

Legume Pasta

Perfect for when you’re craving a hearty pasta meal but want to keep it healthy. Gluten-free pasta made from beans and lentils are high in protein and fibre. They also contain prebiotics, which help attract healthy bacteria in the gut to combat colds and flu. Takes minutes to cook, then stir through with organic pasta sauce.

We’re loving Explore Cuisine’s gluten free pasta range, including Organic Red Lentil Penne and Organic Soybean Spaghetti with Ozganics Certified Organic Spring Vegetable Pasta Sauce.

Instant Soups

Gone are the days of salt-laden tinned soups served with white bread. We have plenty of healthy soups available made with high-quality, fresh ingredients that promote optimal immunity. Simply heat in a saucepan over low heat or microwave and serve with a few slices of enriched toast. Check out our rapid Broccoli Soup recipe as well!

We’re loving Global Organics Organic Minestrone who use BPA-free tins, with toasted Ancient Grains Organic Rye Hearty 7 Grains.

Coconut Yoghurt

Add coconut yoghurt to a quick bowl of morning cereal or hot bowl of soup for dinner to instantly boost its probiotics. Dairy free and probiotic-rich, it adds a delicious, creamy coconut flavour. With approximately 80% of the immune system located in the gut, it’s essential to nourish gut health with probiotics at every opportunity.

We’re loving Coyo Dairy Free Natural Organic Coconut Yoghurt Alternative.