Now that we are almost in the thick of winter, you may want to give your body a boost to fight the colds and flu that will inevitably be doing the rounds.

There are many natural foods you can add to your meals on a daily basis to turbocharge your nutrition – and the great thing about them is they’re so concentrated you only need a tablespoon or so to benefit. Choosing even one of these and having it each day can make a difference to your health.

Here’s our pick of some of the most effective plant superfoods you can use to up your nutritional status. 

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