It is normal for digestion to slow down in the colder months. We tend to reach for less water and eat less roughage. Plus our body is conserving energy to stay warm.

Here are a few tips to get things moving again!

1- Lentil Soup

Start with a base of onion, garlic and ginger sauteed in oil or butter. Add spices such as cumin, tumeric and coriander until fragrant. Add tomato sauce, beef broth, lentils, carrots and potatoes. Simple, nourishing and GREAT for digestion. You can use a combination of different lentils for a fun consistency.

2- Add Ginger

Ginger is amazing for digestion. I add it to my fruit salads and oats and everything I cook in the winter. Not only is it good for digestion it also boosts the immune system.

3- More Tea!

If you aren't thirsty for water, keep the kettle going for tea. Staying hydrated in the winter can be harder but making a habit of warm beverages can help you keep up your liquid intake.

4- Salads are less appealing when it's cold outside, but it is still...