As the vibrant colours of summer fade into the warm hues of autumn, our bodies naturally begin to crave heartier, more comforting foods. This season is a time of transition, not just in nature but also in our bodies, as we adjust to cooler temperatures and prepare for the winter ahead. One way to support our health during this time is by incorporating immune-boosting ingredients into our meals. Here are three recipes that make the most of autumn's produce while also helping to bolster your immune system.

1. Immune-Boosting Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3/4 pumpkin, peeled and cubed
• 1 teaspoon turmeric 
• 1 teaspoon ginger 
• 1 clove garlic minced, and 1 clove garlic 
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup chopped kale
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
2. Add carrots, celery, and sweet potato to the pot. Cook for a few minutes.
3. Pour vegetable broth into the pot.
4. Place garlic clove, ginger and turmeric in a Tea Swag and place in the broth to stoop.
5. Bring the broth to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
6. Add chopped kale to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Note:  If you don’t have a Tea Swag, you can simply swap for ground ingredients. 

2. Autumn Healing Juice

Ingredients:

• 2 apples
• 2 carrots
• 1 beet
• 1 inch piece of ginger
• 1/2 lemon, peeled

Instructions:

• Wash and chop all the fruits and vegetables into small pieces.
• Run them through a juicer.
• Stir the juice and serve immediately over ice, if desired.

3. Rejuvenating Spiced Chai Tea

Ingredients:

• 2 cups water
• 2 tbs black tea 
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 whole cloves 
• 4 cardamom pods 
• 1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced 
• 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• Honey, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Divide the black tea,  cloves, cardamom pods, and ginger between two Tea Swags and place in the pot. Add the cinnamon stick loose in the pot. 
2. Reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Add milk to the saucepan and heat until hot but not boiling.
4. Remove from heat and let steep for an additional 5 minutes.
5. Remove the cinnamon sticks, and Tea Swags. Pour the tea into a mug and sweeten with honey, if desired.

These recipes are not only delicious but also packed with immune-boosting nutrients to help support your health during the autumn season. Incorporate them into your diet to stay healthy and energised as the weather cools down.

Enhance Your Autumn Cooking with The Detox Swag Bundle

As you embrace the seasonal shift and incorporate more fresh produce into your autumn meals, consider how The Swag Detox Bundle can enhance your culinary and wellbeing experience. This bundle includes 3 Long Swags, perfect for storing long vegetables like celery, carrots, kale, and other leafy greens. However, you can put any type or shape of fruit and veg in the Long Swag - think apple, pear, or beetroot.

By keeping your produce fresh for longer, The Swag not only helps you live more healthily but also saves you money and time. Say goodbye to wasted fruits and vegetables and hello to a more sustainable, cost-effective approach to food storage.