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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]