You can enjoy the winter wonderland while avoiding the cold and flu season. No need to purchase funky supplements that are cannot be pronounced. Instead, simple actions are the answer.

2. We’re about to step into a winter
wonderland, but before we do, we
could all use a healthy boost to our
immune systems.
After all, in addition to all the holiday
decorations going up, so are the
cases of colds and the flu. If you don’t
want that kind of gift that keeps on
giving, focus on these immunity-
boosting tips to keep healthy all
season long.

3. With the chilly weather getting even colder, the best
thing to bring everyone to the table is warm, soul-
soothing soup or stew. You can make this even
more beneficial though by adding bone broth to the
mix.
Bone broth has an amino acid called glutamine in it.
It helps your white blood cells, and your muscles to
recuperate and nourishes the entire body.

4. - in soups and stews
- as a standalone warm beverage
- in place of olive oil when cooking

5. With the chilly weather getting even colder, the best
thing to bring everyone to the table is warm, soul-
soothing soup or stew. You can make this even
more beneficial though by adding bone broth to the
mix.
Bone broth has an amino acid called glutamine in it.
It helps your white blood cells, and your muscles to
recuperate and nourishes the entire body.
Recent research has provided us with a new
astounding fact – your gut is home to a second
brain. It may sound crazy, but it's true. The good
news is that you can keep those beneficial bacteria
that flourish there to keep you healthy thriving and
strong. The best way to do this is to start developing
a fondness for fermented foods.
Things like kimchi, the popular Korean side dish
served with every meal, as well as sauerkraut,
kombucha, or even pickles, to name a few.

6. - kombucha
- kefir
- pickles
- sauerkraut
- kimchi
- miso

7. With the chilly weather getting even colder, the best
thing to bring everyone to the table is warm, soul-
soothing soup or stew. You can make this even
more beneficial though by adding bone broth to the
mix.
Bone broth has an amino acid called glutamine in it.
It helps your white blood cells, and your muscles to
recuperate and nourishes the entire body.
The kids might not be happy about this, but
mushrooms have beta glucans in them which help
strengthen your immunity and block infections.
You can eat whatever mushrooms you enjoy for this
effect. Put them in your soups, add them to your
mixed veggies, top your salad with them raw or
cooked, chop them up and include them in just
about anything.

8. Clean and de-stem mushrooms. Sprinkle olive oil inside mushrooms before stuffing. Stuff with your
favorite ingredients — between 2-3 ingredients. Tomato, onion and an herb is always a great
combination. Cook at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Enjoy!

9. With the chilly weather getting even colder, the best
thing to bring everyone to the table is warm, soul-
soothing soup or stew. You can make this even
more beneficial though by adding bone broth to the
mix.
Bone broth has an amino acid called glutamine in it.
It helps your white blood cells, and your muscles to
recuperate and nourishes the entire body.
Most people don’t get enough vitamin D in their
lives. It might be cold out, but grab your warmest
coat and let your face get some sun. Even if you
commit to a ten-minute walk per day, it makes a
load of difference throughout the winter months.
To supplement, there are certain foods you can eat.
Cook up fatty fish like salmon or serve more eggs,
particularly the yolks. These have robust sources of
vitamin D for everyone to enjoy.

10. Even though it’s freezing out, there are some fun activities you can enjoy this season that double
as exercise. Activities such as: ice skating, snowboarding, sledding, and even build a snowman.

11. With the chilly weather getting even colder, the best
thing to bring everyone to the table is warm, soul-
soothing soup or stew. You can make this even
more beneficial though by adding bone broth to the
mix.
Bone broth has an amino acid called glutamine in it.
It helps your white blood cells, and your muscles to
recuperate and nourishes the entire body.
Maybe those hibernating bears are on to something.
When your immunity is wearing down, one of the best
things your body needs is to simply rest. It’s during the
state of rest that your white blood cells work their
magic, so take a load off and get in that nap or go to
bed earlier every night. Take care of your health now
because if you don’t build up your immunity, chances
are you’ll come down with something right before that
big party you’ve been looking forward to all season.
Stay healthy!

12. - get into the routine of a relaxing bedtime ritual
- use blackout curtains to block any streetlights beaming in your windows
- go screen-free an thirty minutes to an hour before you crawl in bed

13. Maureen Wielansky
Cooking Healthy Academy
www.cookwithmo.com