We seem to be over the main hump of flu season this year, thank goodness. Despite being in the home stretch, now’s not the time to become complacent. A nasty cold has been bumping around of late, taunting those of us who got the flu vaccine. Luckily, there are plenty of foods that may improve immune-responses to help fight disease naturally and get us back on our feet. One of the tried and trusted favourites is Chicken soup! Every culture…
In the colder months, what could be better than a sweet roasted pumpkin tart with creamy ricotta? Pumpkins are in season now in Australia and it’s one of those staple ‘wintery’ foods that doesn’t need to be overly complicated to be utterly delicious. Here’s our recipe for Pumpkin tart from the #SoupedUpKitchen, which you can jazz up with feta if you’re looking for more of a salty uplift. Why we love pumpkin for aged care? Apart from its comfort factor,…
During the British Raj, between 1858 and 1947, the fussy British colonists and soldiers were steadfastly determined to eat according to their traditions. This required that a soup course be part of the dining experience. Technically, there isn’t an Indian soup, so the resourceful Indian cooks invented one – a watered down version of milagu thanni or literally pepper water. The British, not overly precious about getting the local Tamil pronounciation right, nicknamed the soup Mulligatawny. As it is known today. The soup is derived from…
Give those flu bugs the big KAPOW! this winter with cauliflower and broccoli. Both are high in vitamin C to enhance immune function. If you can’t find fresh, don’t fret — frozen broccoli and cauliflower are just as nutritious.
Ready to get your happy on? You can with Omega-3! Not only praised for its health benefits, Omega-3 could improve your mood. One study from the University of Pittsburgh found that people with higher levels of Omega-3 fatty acids were less likely to experience moderate or mild symptoms of depression.