Eat your way to winter wellness

We all know that winter is that time of year when colds, flu and coughs traditionally take hold. But have you ever stopped and asked yourself why? After all, germs are floating around in summer too, but somehow we don’t seem as susceptible to them.

The key is the body’s immune system and the way it starts to function less effectively during the colder, darker months. The good news is there are some easy, practical steps we can take to support our winter immunity.

Nutritionist Abbie O’Rourke, of Auckland’s Feel Fresh Nutrition, says the first thing to look at is our vitamin D levels as they fluctuate seasonally. It’s