Recently I was reflecting, marveling really, at some of my favorite winter wonder-foods, and garlic and ginger were at the top of my list, for so many reasons! I find their miraculous qualities and benefits absolutely indispensable during the winter months.

Of course, their potent immune-boosting qualities are invaluable, as it seems there’s always some nasty bug being passed around at this time of year. But in truth, there’s so much more to celebrate about ginger and garlic that I thought they deserved a moment in the spotlight.

Then there’s the energetic shift––the slow stillness of the winter season––that seems to return each year like a long-absent beloved.

I’m a huge fan of keeping things simple—especially in the winter, when it seems that simplicity is one of the primary energies being reflected around us in the natural world. Together, garlic and ginger offer a simple and easy way to keep us warm, strengthen our immunity, and help us thrive all winter long. I always keep them very close at hand this time of year!