With the cooler months just around the corner, it’s time to begin thinking about some healthy soup recipes.  This Broccoli Soup is not only very tasty, it’s super alkalising and super healthy with several alkalising ingredients, plus some great anti-inflammatory ingredients.

Ingredients – 1 tbsp Best of Bone Broth Turmeric & Ginger Bone Broth; 500ml hot water ; 1 tbsp Plenty Aust Olive Oil, 2 sliced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, ½ tsp ground coriander, ½ tsp Organic Road Turmeric Powder, 200g sliced Zucchini; 85g chopped Broccoli, 100g chopped Kale, 3 tbsp chopped parsley.

Fry garlic, ginger, coriander and turmeric lightly in olive oil for 2 minutes. Mix bone broth concentrate in 500ml water. Add 3 tbsp broth and continue to stir.  Add zucchini, stirring in well for 3 minutes. Add 400ml broth and leave to simmer for 3 minutes.  Add broccoli and kale to pan and cook for 5 minutes until vegetables are soft.  Remove from heat, add chopped parsley and blend with blender until mixture is smooth.  Garnish with extra chopped parsley.

I have often written about a formula containing licorice which may just be what you need at this time of the year.

One of the standout benefits of licorice is its ability to calm the gut. It is in fact used for many digestive problems including stomach ulcers, heartburn, reflux, bloating, colic, and persistent inflammation of the stomach lining. It is often used to overcome an irritated and inflamed gut which can also cause painful stomach spasms. Licorice root lowers acid in the stomach which in turn relieves heartburn, reflux, and indigestion. It is believed the active ingredient in licorice root can overcome helicobacter pylori; the bacteria known to attack the stomach lining which is generally believed to be responsible for stomach ulcers as well as gastritis.

MATCHA CHIA PUDDING

Ingredients: ¼ cup Go Vita Organic Chia Seeds; ¾ cup Milklab Almond Milk; ½ cup Organic Road Coconut Milk; 1 tsp Kintra Matcha Green Tea Powder; ½ tsp vanilla extract; 1 tbsp Organic Road Maple Syrup. Fruit, Organic Road Flaked Coconut, Australian Walnuts

Method: Combine chia seeds, matcha powder, milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup in a bowl and mix well. Stir again after 15 mins giving a good stir to mix the chia, matcha and milk as it thickens. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least an hour then top with your favourite fruit, flaked coconut and chopped walnuts.

MATCHA KIWI FRUIT PROTEIN SMOOTHIE

Ingredients:

1 tsp Kintra Matcha Powder; 1 ripe kiwi fruit; ½ chopped banana; 1 tbs White Wolf Vanilla Protein Powder; 1 ½ cup Milklab Almond Milk.

Method: Blend until smooth and creamy.