Winter was always a challenge for Abby Ford. As the temperatures dropped, so did her energy — and her immune system.
Year after year, she found herself battling colds, sore throats, and that lingering fatigue that never seemed to fully go away.
But everything began to shift the winter she decided to approach wellness from her kitchen, not the pharmacy.
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Abby’s journey into dairy-free, immune-supporting soups began almost by accident. After reading about how dairy could sometimes contribute to mucus production and inflammation, she decided to experiment with alternatives.
“I didn’t want to overhaul my diet,” she explains. “I just wanted to feel better.”
So she started simmering. Broths became her canvas, each pot filled with vegetables, herbs, and warming spices. She leaned on ingredients like garlic, ginger, and turmeric — not just for flavor, but for their long-standing reputations as immune allies.
Coconut milk and blended root vegetables replaced cream, offering richness without the heaviness.
Something unexpected happened. Abby didn’t just feel better physically; she also felt more emotionally grounded. “There’s something comforting about a pot of soup on the stove. It makes winter feel less harsh,” she says.
Abby believes we often overlook the healing power of food. “It doesn’t have to be fancy or complicated,” she says. “It just has to be thoughtful.
” For her, a winter without dairy — but full of homemade soups — has become the new norm. And her immune system? It’s never been stronger.
