Probiotic Shilajit Peppermint Lemonade
Shilajit is one of my favorite complex supplements, but it tastes like a tar. To mask that I added it to probiotic lemonade. Shilajit is a mineral-rich resin that […]
Beverages
Lacto-Fermented Ginger Ale
This recipe is from the “Beverages” section of Nourishing Traditions and can be found on page 586. It reflects the fifth of our 11 Wise Traditions Dietary Principles: […]
Kombucha
This recipe is from the “Beverages” section of Nourishing Traditions and can be found on page 496. It reflects the fifth of our 11 Wise Traditions Dietary Principles: […]
Kefir
Listen to or read the transcription of the Wise Traditions podcast “Kefir: A Unique Probiotic Drink with Victor Cozzetto” to learn more about the benefits of this recipe! […]
Lavender Lemonade
Summer is here and those long, hot days call for cold refreshments. Lavender lemonade is tart and sweet and floral all in one sip. Lavender is relatively easy […]
How to Make a Ginger Bug and Ginger-Mint Lime Soda
Making a ginger bug is kind of like making a sourdough starter. It requires feeding daily to get it going. It is the start of many natural, fermented […]
Pine Cone and Rose Petals Water Kefir
Water kefir is low in calories but high in probiotics, including a wide array of beneficial strains of bacteria. In fact, a study published in Frontiers in Microbiology […]
Superfood Smoothie
A combination of acerola cherry powder, which are a rich source of vitamin C, and medicinal mushrooms are said to support healthy immune functions. Antioxidants in acerola can […]
Traditional Root Beer
This is my recipe for root beer, like it was made 100 years ago, with some added twists. Root beer is a distinctly American drink with a sweet, […]
Eggnog
Have you and/or your family had a cup this season?! Monica Corrado of Simply Being Well offered this simple recipe on her former blog – “raw milk and raw egg […]
Liver Tonic, A High-Octane Bloody Mary
“Tonic, noun, 1. a medicinal substance taken to give a feeling of vigor… Adjective, 1. giving a feeling of vigor or well-being; invigorating.” The Bloody Mary has always […]
Dandelion Lemon Ginger Spritz
The dandelion has a number of medicinal properties. The sap from the stems can be used to cure warts, and the leaves can be dried and made into […]
Lemonade With a Twist
Ferment it! This beverage is a hit with both adults and children. Ingredients 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 6 to 8 lemons) 1/2 cup Rapadura […]
Elderberry Kombucha
With all the benefits of the elderberry plant, I decided to incorporate it into kombucha. Fermentation pulls the medicinal properties out of herbs. So I figure let’s give our […]
Bulletproof Dandy Blend
Most mornings, my husband fixes us all a nourishing breakfast of eggs and bacon, but sometimes I am just not in the mood. However, skipping breakfast is simply […]
Mint Lassi
Enjoy a traditional East Indian drink that is refreshing, cooling, tart, and slightly salty. It’s also full of hydrating electrolytes. On hot summer days when I work in […]
Adrenal Support Shake
This is an easy meal or snack to support the adrenals. For starting out, jumping into this many yolks in one go could be too much since it […]
DIY Homemade Electrolyte Energy Drink
Nutritional Comments: We all need electrolytes and the best kind are the ones we make ourselves. Soft drinks that claim they contain maximum electrolytes also contain simple sugars, […]
