Vibrant Botanicals: Recipe Shares
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Edible Test Kitchen
5 Immunity–enhancing Pantry Essentials
Edible Test Kitchen loves using immunity-boosting ingredients! Get a refresher on some of the popular good-for-your ingredients + a new favorite.
Ginger & Tumeric
These two members of the ginger family have powerful anti-inflammatory properties and help ease nausea and support digestion. Take a look at some Ginger Recipes for some cold-busting and immunity-boosting power.
Citrus
As winter settles in, it's time for these cold-busters to shine. Full of Vitamin C that helps both your immunity and absorption of other needed nutrients, such as iron. Looking for Orange Recipes? Lemon? We've got you covered.
Thyme
Helpful for respiratory conditions and has antibacterial properties. Plus, it's just darn tasty! See this Thyme and Sage Tisane recipe by Jenny McGruther or this classic Thyme and Lemon Chicken.
Mushrooms
All mushrooms contain beta glucans, which have been found to help fight inflammation and aid the immune system. We have plenty of delightfully savory mushroom recipes for any occasion—Chesnut & Wild Mushroom Stuffing, anyone? Buy your fungi local at Far West Fungi.
Astralagus
Reduces stress and inflammation, boosts immunity. May interfere with certain medications. The root of this plant is used in Jenny McGruther's Immunity Broth, recipe here. Looking for a local source? Check out Monterey Bay Spice Company.
As with all herbs and plant remedies, check with your doctor before giving to children, or if you have a health condition, are on medication or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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