Live longer, boost immunity and give your gut some TLC with our heal-from-the-inside recipes

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It's time to treat yourself to the best foods this summer to heal your gut and make yourself feel amazing. Add turmeric, ginger and citrus into the mix and you're guaranteed to boost your immunity and circulation.

Bloating, cramps and gas be gone with the help of these three dishes that are delicious and worth every bite. Our inspiration comes from The Healing Cookbook by Gemma Ogston.

She's gone for hearty meals like cleansing bowls and healthy muffins to give you the boost of energy that you need for the day.

Here's our pick of some of the best meal ideas from the book... Shiitake mushroom and seaweed stir-fry Healing power In Chinese medicine, shiitake mushrooms are believed to improve circulation and help you live longer Ingredients 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil 350g shiitake mushrooms (fresh, or 150g dried, soaked in warm water for 20 minutes, then drained) 4 spring onions 2½cm fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped 100g kale, finely sliced 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari 300g noodles, cooked 2 tbsp seaweed flakes Sesame seeds, to serve Method ■ Add the sesame oil to a wok or large frying pan, then fry the mushrooms, spring onions, ginger and kale. ■ When softened, add the tamari or soy sauce and the cooked noodles and stir until the noodles are coated. ■ Stir through the seaweed flakes and serve immediately. ■ Season with extra soy sauce and sesame seeds.This tastes just as delicious if you substitute the noodles for cooked brown rice.Turmeric, ginger and citrus muffins MAKES 12 Healing power Turmeric, ginger and citrus are a powerhouse of immunity for the whole family Ingredients 375g plain flour 2½ tsp baking powder ¾ tsp bicarbonate of soda ½ tsp salt 130g vegan butter, melted 180g caster sugar 200ml plant-based milk.