The experts have spoken: loading up on one or two foods isn’t the way to give our immune systems a natural boost. Dieticians and doctors recommend making healthy food choices a habit, especially as we face winter cold and flu season.

Previously, we told you about some top immune-boosting foods like lean meats, brightly coloured fruits and vegetables, leafy greens, yogurt, honey, ginger, garlic and other spices. The choices sound simple, but the recipes don’t have to be bland. Here’s a sampling of tasty ideas from around the web that use these healthy ingredients:

Breakfast

More reasons to not skip breakfast in the morning:

Berry Almond Crumble Oatmeal - add some anti-oxidants to selenium-packed oatmeal with this dessert-influenced idea.

Fruitful Morning Muesli - include some nuts, and this bowlful covers all four food groups.

Harvest Fruit Bars - oats, bananas and dried fruit make this bar easy to grab on the go.

Peach and Honey Omelette - honey and peaches add some sweetness to brunch.

Roasted Rhubarb with Ginger - spoon it over oatmeal or yogurt and granola for breakfast (or angel food cake or frozen yogurt for dessert — we won’t tell).

Teddy Grahams Fruit Toss - kids need a boost too, and the cookies add a hint of sweetness and fun.

Warm Grapefruit Tea - a delicious alternative to juice in the morning, made with honey and all spice berries.

Soups

Chicken soup may be the gold standard for comfort food, but there are many variations and plenty of other soups to warm you up:

Chicken and White Bean Soup with Herb Swirl - protein is essential for healing, and beans provide a little extra.

Chicken Soup with Loads of Vegetables - great for variety, this soup includes kohlrabi, turnip and parsnips.

Green-Tea Soy Broth - enjoy the benefits of green tea with this quick broth to serve over noodles, stir fry or meat.

Hearty Chicken Vegetable Soup - a good basic chicken soup with vegetables.

Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Soup - this quick soup uses grilled or broiled vegetables, and it’s low-carb, low fat and low in sodium.

Ontario Winter Vegetable Soup - a mixture of bright colours and textures, including cabbage.

Oyster Soup Recipe - enjoy selenium and zinc-rich oysters in this pureed soup.

Roasted Garlic Soup - Need a strong-flavoured soup? This one fits the bill with garlic, leeks, onions and chives.

Hearty Orange Lentil Soup – fresh juice adds zest and vitamins to a flavourful winter soup.