Wisconsin is currently weathering one of the worst flu seasons in the past decade. In Dane County, hospitals are full of children and adults dealing with respiratory illnesses. So how do we keep ourselves healthy and help our bodies recover from sickness? We spoke with Cap Times food and culture editor Lindsay Christians to get her suggestions on what to cook and what ingredients to keep on hand when illness is making its rounds.

Mentioned on the show

 Caroline Chambers’ lemon, spinach, chicken tortellini soup

Melissa Clark’s omelette

 Julia Tertian’s roaster broccoli with carrot miso dressing

How To Make Yogi Tea

Telsaan Tea

Rishi Tea

Joshua McFadden’s kale salad

 Anna Thomas’ greens soup

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