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ith the ongoing pandemic, not to mention cold and flu season, it’s more important than ever to take care of our health. We all know that getting enough sleep, lowering anxiety, exercising and getting outside is all good for our immune system, but what we eat can also boost our immune system and increase our chances of staying well.
Foods that boost your immunity By Mala Blomquist
Immunity boosting foods have a positive effect on our gut microbiome and can be the first line of defense against illness and disease. Try the following recipes for a happy gut!
PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY OVERNIGHT OATS Recipe courtesy FitLiving Eats
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Protein-rich peanut butter, fiber-packed oats and chia seeds that are loaded with healthy fats make for a perfectly balanced breakfast that will keep you full for hours. Also, the oat base is made extra creamy with plain kefir – a probioticrich yogurt that is tangy and thick. You can buy either whole milk or dairy-free kefir made from almond milk or cashew milk depending on your preference.
INGREDIENTS 2 bananas 2 cups old-fashioned oats 1/4 cup chia seeds 2 cups plain kefir 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice) 1/4 cup maple syrup, optional 2 cups strawberries, chopped 1/4 cup peanut butter
INSTRUCTIONS To make the oat base, mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl. Add the oats, chia seeds kefir, almond milk and maple syrup (if using). Whisk to combine. Make the strawberry puree by adding the strawberries into a blender and blend until smooth. To assemble, divide the oat base evenly among four 16-ounce mason jars. Top each with one tablespoon of peanut butter. Equally distribute the strawberry puree to finish the overnight oats. Screw on the lid and store in the refrigerator for up to four days.
