Recovery Foods

This winter season you’ve probably experienced a child that is congested and coughing.  If you haven’t dealt with this yet, consider yourself LUCKY!!! But if you’re like the majority of parents out there, and do find yourself with a child coughing and struggling with mucus in their lungs, there are foods that will support their recovery. 

Popular foods that could help them recover faster include berries, pineapples, apples and limes. So far, easy peasy - who doesn’t like these fruits? But unpopular foods that also pack a generous healing punch are broccoli, pumpkin seeds, cucumbers and ginger. 

So parents, get creative and see if you can sneak some broccoli, ginger and pumpkin seeds into their diet as well - especially when they’re sick, and even as a preventative measure. 

Here’s one sneaky recipe from us: Ginger Pineapple Honey Popsicles

Using a juicer or high-power blender, juice one ginger root, and ½ a pineapple. 

Mix together ginger and pineapple juices and add a generous amount of honey to sweeten it (2-3 tablespoons). Add in a few tablespoons of your yogurt of choice, mix, and pour into your favourite popsicle shaper and stick them in the freezer. That’s it! 

And out comes a delicious treat that will soothe their throat and help boost their immunity for quicker recovery. 

Do you have any great recipes to share? Comment below, we’d love to know.