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Nourishing Immunity Broth

Health and flavor in one bowl

Article by Christine Beal Dunst, Co-Founder of Embody Wellness Company

Originally published in Westport Lifestyle

Eating nourishing foods and de-stressing your body, mind, and spirit is critical to building immunity.

This vegan immunity-boosting broth is healing, repairing and balancing for your body. The broth takes less than 5 minutes to make in a blender.  Each key ingredient contains anti-inflammatory immunity-boosting properties that help your body stay resilient—garlic, ginger, cayenne, turmeric, spirulina and lemon.

Spirulina is a blue-green algae high in phytonutrients and chlorophyll to help detoxify your body and balance your alkalinity. One tablespoon boosts 4 grams of protein, vitamins A, B and  C, iron, and beyond. We use it in smoothies, salad dressings and soups.

You can substitute the water in this broth and use bone broth for additional gut healing benefits. My favorite local bone broth is Nit Noi Provisions.

Like tea, we also use sipping broth as a mindfulness practice to slow down. PAUSE, sip, and take in the vibrancy of your food and the experience. Your soul and immunity will appreciate that.

Nourishing Immunity Broth

Ingredients

Makes ~2.5 cups

*Use organic when possible

 

●      2.5 cups of hot water

●      1 tablespoon of spirulina

●      2 tablespoons miso

●      2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

●      ½ teaspoon of ginger or ½ inch of fresh grated ginger

●      Pinch of cayenne or turmeric (or both!)

●      2 garlic cloves

●      Juice of 2 lemons

●      Pinch of black pepper

●      Pinch of sea salt (optional)

●      Pinch of nori (edible seaweed) as garnish (optional)

●      For a heartier broth add: ½ cup of kale or spinach

Directions:

Blend all ingredients in blender. Add the spirulina last for a quick blend. Serve hot.