Keep kids strong this winter with the best bug-busting dishes. Georgie Soskin of Cooking them Healthy shows us how?
Choosing ingredients that are rich in health-boosting antioxidants can make a real difference to your body?s ability to ward off bugs. Antioxidants are valuable nutrients, including vitamins A, C and E, beta-carotene and selenium ? studies have shown that these help provide us with additional immunity against colds and infections. Antioxidants also have an anti-inflammatory role within the body which means that focusing on specific foods when you are ill can make a significant difference to your recovery. Inflammation is part of the body?s natural response to an infection and plays a vital role in helping the body?s healing process. However, levels of inflammation can get out of control, leading to increased symptoms, weakened immunity and potential chronic illness. Anti-inflammatory nutrients can be used effectively to help bring the body?s immune response back into balance. Here we have chosen some brilliant store cupboard and freezer staples packed with goodies. Garlic, onions & ginger

These all have wonderful natural bacteria-fighting and anti-inflammatory properties. Garlic helps protect us against colds; the finer you chop the garlic the more pungent it becomes. Onions also have useful anti-inflammatory and immune-supporting properties. Ginger is very warming and acts as a natural decongestant. It can also have a soothing effect on digestion and n...