BONUS MODULE:
Recipes for Immunity
Below you’ll find a collection of my favourite family meals to support gut health and immunity. These are recipes we return to in times of illness, as well as in everyday life. They are gently nourishing, strengthening, and supporting the body over time.
I pay respect to the incredible teachers who have shared their family and cultural traditions with me. It is an honour to now share these, with love, from my family to yours.
Chinese Five Spice Chicken Noodle Soup
Homemade Gut-Healing Bone Broth
This soup brings together traditional Eastern and Western approaches to healing. It is designed to gently support the body during illness by offering warmth, hydration, and easily absorbed nourishment, while also supporting digestion and recovery. Rich in aromatic, warming spices, collagen, and minerals, it provides deep, restorative support when it’s needed most. It can be easily frozen for use later. The recipe serves approximately 4 (with a little extra), and quantities are very forgiving so feel free to adjust and measure with your heart.
Bone broth has been used for generations for its deeply nourishing and restorative qualities. It is designed to support the body during illness and recovery by providing warmth, hydration, and easily absorbed nutrients, while also supporting gut health and overall resilience. Rich in minerals, gelatin, collagen, and amino acids, it offers gentle, foundational support for the immune system, digestion, and tissue repair. Simple to prepare and cost-effective, your local butcher will have everything you need to get started. It can be made in large batches and stored or frozen for later use, making it a practical staple to have on hand when it’s needed most.
Immunity Boosting Dahl
Dahl is a simple, nourishing meal that can be especially supportive during illness and recovery. Made with red lentils, warming spices, and vegetables, it provides plant-based protein, fibre, and a wide range of vitamins and minerals to support digestion, energy, and overall resilience. The combination of ginger, garlic, and spices helps to gently warm the body and support circulation, while the lentils offer steady, easily digested nourishment. It’s easy to prepare, budget-friendly, and can be made in large batches to have on hand when needed. The ingredients are flexible and can be adjusted based on what you have available, making it a practical staple for everyday meals as well as times when extra support is needed.
Nourishing Millet Porridge
Millet porridge is a gentle, nourishing way to begin the day, offering warmth and steady support for digestion and overall wellbeing. Cooked slowly with warming spices, it helps to support the gut, promote circulation, and provide sustained energy, making it especially helpful during recovery or as a daily staple to support resilience. Naturally gluten-free and easy to digest, millet is a versatile grain that can be adapted to suit both sweet and savoury preferences. This porridge can be made in advance and enjoyed throughout the week, making it a simple and practical option to have on hand when you need something warm, comforting, and deeply nourishing.