These wonderful simple veggies will help you stay healthy in the winter. Carrots are an excellent way to get lots of antioxidants and vitamin A into your body. These aspects will help you protect your body against cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Yams are also great for potassium as well, and both vegetables are sweet – which humans crave! Garlic is a natural antibiotic and cayenne will help keep you warm in the winter, so drink up – it’s easy!

2 large organic carrots, washed and diced

1 small yam, washed and diced

1 clove garlic, minced

water

pinch of sea salt

pinch of cayenne powder

• Combine the carrots, yam and garlic in a small pot.
• Add enough water to just cover the vegetables and a pinch of sea salt and cayenne.
• Bring the water to a boil, cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
• Puree the entire contents of the pot with an immersion or stick-blender or by transferring the contents to a blender. Puree until smooth.
• Drink while warm.