Miso, ginger, garlic & turmeric
Mix into a paste in a small bowl, glass or cup: 1 tablespoon red miso paste, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, ½ teaspoon freshly grated turmeric, and ½ clove crushed garlic. Add hot water and allow to steep for 2-3 minutes. Helps ease aches and pains of flu.
Spicy lemonade
Grate a 2cm piece of ginger into a cup or bowl. Pour over 1 cup of hot water and steep for 10-15 minutes. Remove the ginger, and add the juice of 1 lemon, ¼ tsp cayenne pepper or chilli flakes, and 1 heaped teaspoon manuka honey. Stir well. Take to relieve nasal congestion.
Green tea with apple cider & honey
Make a pot or cup of green tea. While warm, mix in 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar and 1 teaspoon honey. Stir well to combine. Great to help restore appetite and stomach health.
Onion broth with parsley
Peel and thinly slice one large brown onion and 2 cloves garlic. Heat a pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil and fry onion for 10-15 minutes, until it is soft and just beginning to brown. Add garlic and cook 5 minutes more. Season with a little salt and cayenne pepper. Add 2 cups of water and cook through for 5 minutes. Strain the liquid of the onion solids, reserving the juice. Mix in 1 tablespoon chopped parsley and serve hot. Best served to ease chest congestion.
