Supporting Your Body Naturally Through Sickness

It's that time of year, I’ve seen my clients hit by the flu, one by one, and hoping I manage to avoid it...

Every winter I do the following to boost my immune system. Touch wood, I haven’t been hit by the flu just yet, I’ve managed to get away with some sniffles, so I must be doing something right.

My Bone Broth recipe (Referenced in audio blog.)

Ingredients:

• 1 Chicken carcass (I like to use organic). You can also use beef bones here instead.
• For extra bonus points add some chicken feet.
• 1 Onion chopped
• 2 carrots chopped
• 1/2 bunch of celery
• Tablespoon of apple cider vinegar (helps to draw the goodness out of the bones)
• A bunch of parsley
• A couple of cloves of garlic

Instructions:

• Put the chicken carcass in a large pan. Add 2 litres of filtered water and add the vinegar. I let it sit for 20 – 30 minutes whilst I chop up all the vegetables.

• I add all the ingredients and some salt and pepper, and slowly bring to a boil. Once it's boiled I leave to simmer on the lowest setting.

• I usually leave mine like this for up to 24 hours, and allow it to cool before skimming the surface and draining the ingredients using a sieve.

You can use the broth in replacement of stock in your meals or soups, or drink by the cup.

It will be ok in the fridge for 3 or 4 days. I make a huge batch and freeze the rest.