As the cooler months settle in, so do the sniffles, sluggishness, and comfort food cravings. But winter doesn’t have to mean hiding under blankets, living off quick carbs, or bracing for the next round of bugs.
With a few small tweaks, you and your family can move through winter feeling well, warm, and happy.
At Mitchells, we believe winter wellbeing starts from the inside out. Here are 5 simple tips from our in-house naturopath to help you build a nourishing winter rhythm that supports energy, mood, and immunity, naturally.
1. Eat Seasonally: Warm, Nourishing Foods That Work With Your Body
When it comes to traditional nutrition, seasonal eating is essential. Nature knows what we need. Winter naturally calls for heartier meals that warm you from within. Seasonal, grounding foods support your energy, strengthen immunity, and help you feel satisfied.
Bone Broth is a winter staple, rich in collagen, glycine, and amino acids to support gut health, joint comfort, skin hydration, and immune resilience.
How to weave it in:
- Base meals around seasonal veggies, slow-cooked meats, and bone broth-rich soups and stews
- Add our sweet tasting Bone Broth Protein Powder to porridge, oats, hot chocolates, coffee, and baking
- Sip our Bone Broth Powder as an afternoon pick-me-up
2. Prioritise Restorative Sleep
Winter is nature’s invitation to slow down, but modern life doesn’t always allow it. Deep, quality sleep is key to immune resilience, blood sugar balance, and emotional regulation (for grown-ups and kids alike).
Winter sleep tips:
- Keep bedrooms cool and dark
- Reduce screen time after sundown — it makes a huge difference
- Try our Chocolate Bone Broth Protein Powder as a nourishing, protein-rich hot chocolate in the evening
3. Fuel with Protein-Rich Comfort Foods
Cold weather cravings often lean toward carbs and sweets, but without enough protein, energy and mood can dip even lower. Balance meals with high-quality protein to support immune strength and keep everyone fuller, longer.
Try this:
- Get the slow cooker going with soups and stews
- Add our mini Bone Broth Protein Powder's to lunchbox snacks
- Feeling snacky? Sip single serve Savoury Bone Broth Powder with miso, lemon, salt and pepper
4. Get Outside for Light & Movement
It’s easy to stay inside all season, but natural light and movement are crucial for mood, vitamin D levels, and energy. Even a short walk in fresh air can help balance your circadian rhythm and reduce sluggishness.
Make it simple:
- Evening family walks, even if just 10 minutes
- Weekend nature outings exploring a new track or park
- Weed the garden, or plant some herbs!
5. Support the Gut to Support the Immune System
Around 70% of your immune system lives in your gut, so keeping it healthy is one of the smartest ways to keep the whole household well. Bone broth is one of the easiest and most effective tools to support gut health. Its naturally occurring amino acid profile helps nourish the gut lining, support digestion, and deliver easy-to-absorb nutrients.
Everyday gut-loving habits:
- Slow down and eat mindfully to support digestion
- Enjoy a daily serve of Bone Broth Powder or Protein
- Load up on fibre from colourful veggies, legumes and whole foods
At Mitchells, we believe simple, traditional nutrition is one of the most powerful foundations for modern life. Bone broth is your winter companion, easy to use, delicious, and genuinely supportive for the whole family.
Stay warm, stay nourished, stay well.
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