I had an epiphany one day as I was preparing a bowl of ramen. I looked at the little seasoning packet and thought, “What if I made a broth mix, loaded with anti-inflammatory ingredients, that could help me combat inflammation?

You see, as a woman with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), I discovered that inflammation can cause MS relapses, with relapses being the worsening of current or creation of new MS symptoms. Therefore, I incorporated anti-inflammatory foods into my beneficial diet to help manage inflammation. And managing inflammation helps manage my MS.

While I found success in managing inflammation by filling my diet with anti-inflammatory foods, I also had some extra obstacles to deal with. Being a woman with disabilities, I have physical limitations that make cooking difficult. So, I needed to find cooking shortcuts to help putting together an anti-inflammatory meal easier. And that’s when I realized that an anti-inflammatory broth mix would fit the bill. Shelf-stable, a dry ingredient broth mix is easier to make and easier to physically handle than a liquid broth. I can also control the quality and strength of the ingredients I put in the broth mix, while avoiding unhealthy chemicals and fillers.

It took quite a bit of experimenting and testing, but I did it. I created, not just one, but seven very tasty broth mixes containing some of my favorite anti-inflammatory foods. It wasn’t long before I realized that these broth mixes could be used to make more than just broth. They can be used to make soups, sauces, dips, and salad dressings, as well as, used to season rice, vegetables, and proteins like fish, shrimp, chicken, and pork. These broth mixes can even be made vegan.

BROTH MIXES

• ANCHO BROTH MIX
• CELERY BROTH MIX
• CURRY BROTH MIX
• RED PEPPER BROTH MIX
• SPINACH BROTH MIX
• SHIITAKE BROTH MIX
• TAMARIND BROTH MIX

I share these recipes, in the hopes of helping others.

-Jen, aka. Power Chair Dorothy

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