To reduce the frequency of the onset of psoriasis and to help your body recover from outbreaks, it’s essential to eat anti-inflammatory fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices. Well-pigmented fruits and vegetables like the carrots and pumpkin used in this recipe offer anti-inflammatory benefits because both are rich in antioxidants and polyphenols. The olive oil, ginger, onion and garlic add an extra dose of antioxidants, too.

100 g carrots, boiled and chopped

1 cup of water

100g pumpkin, boiled and chopped

1 tsp olive oil

2 tbsp onion, chopped

2 pcs garlic cloves, chopped

1 tsp ginger, chopped

100 ml fresh orange juice (optional)*

salt and pepper to taste

1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan, then add the onion and garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent or light brown in color.

2. Add a cup of water, chopped carrots and pumpkin, and the ginger.

3. Bring mixture to a boil for approximately 20 minutes, or wait until the carrots are fork tender.

4. Let the boiled carrots and pumpkin cool for about 10-15 minutes.

5. Pour the mixture in a blender, but make sure it’s not too hot.

6. Puree the mixture, and add a little water as needed.

7. Add the fresh orange juice into the mixture, plus some salt and pepper to taste.

8. Reheat the puree, and serve hot.