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Homemade Ginger Ale
A refreshing twist on ginger ale: Homemade healthy version
Experience the perfect blend of sweet, spicy and refreshing flavors with this gut-friendly ginger ale. You don't have to sacrifice taste for health when it comes to this classic soda!
Do you ever find yourself craving ginger ale during a flight, even if you're not a soda person? Just me?
It could be because ginger is known to help with motion sickness.
experience the perfect blend of sweet, spicy and refreshing flavors with this gut-friendly ginger ale. You don't have to sacrifice taste for health when it comes to this classic soda!
Do you ever find yourself craving ginger ale during a flight, even if you're not a soda person? Just me?
It could be because ginger is known to help with motion sickness.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF GINGER
Ginger is more than just a tasty spice; it also offers a range of health benefits. Studies have indicated that ginger and its compounds can boost digestive activity, speed up stomach emptying, and even alleviate nausea. Ginger is an anti-inflammatory agent, which can help improve digestion, support the release of blood-pressure regulating hormones, and enhance overall wellness.
INGREDIENTS
This simple recipe only uses 4 ingredients: ginger root, lime juice, honey and sparkling water.
The carbonated soda fizz in this drink is due to the sparkling water. Even when it isn't a high-calorie beverage, the bubbles make it feel like a treat.
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A refreshing twist on ginger ale: Homemade healthy version
Experience the perfect blend of sweet, spicy and refreshing flavors with this gut-friendly ginger ale. You don't have to sacrifice taste for health when it comes to this classic soda!
Servings: 4-8 Prep: 10 MIN Cook time: 20 MIN
Ingredients
1 cup of ginger root, washed well, unpeeled and sliced
2 cups filtered water
2-4 Tbsp honey
Juice of ½-1 lime
sparkling mineral water
DIRECTIONS
To a small saucepan, add sliced ginger and water and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
Strain the ginger juice into a glass measuring cup. Allow it to cool for 5 minutes and then stir in the honey and lime juice.
Chill for at least 30 minutes. When ready to serve, pour about 2-4 Tbsp of ginger syrup into a glass filled with ice.
Top with sparkling mineral water and mix with a glass straw or spoon.
Garnish with a lime wedge, fresh mint or ginger root and enjoy!
Notes
Are you planning to serve a beverage at an upcoming event? Here is a great tip: triple the recipe the night before, so that the syrup is ready and chilled. This not only saves time but also guarantees that the drink will be refreshingly cold. Plus, tripling the recipe ensures that everyone can have more than one glass!
Fire Cider Bone Broth
Fire cider bone broth is so easy to make, you probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry or fridge already! So during the cold winter months, you want to make sure you have this bone broth close by as a preventive measure against the cold and flu.
The basic ingredients are bone broth, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, horseradish, ginger, black peppercorns, honey, lemons, onion, garlic, cayenne pepper and jalapenos. Okay...I know what you are thinking, this combination sounds strange! Just trust me, it’s so tasty! It’s earthy, zingy, sour, heat with a touch of sweet notes that will wake your sinuses up in the best way possible!
Fire Cider Bone Broth - Combining gut health restoration with immunity goodness, this fire cider bone broth will become an established staple in your house during these cold winter months.
Fire cider bone broth is so easy to make, you probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry or fridge already! So during the cold winter months, you want to make sure you have this bone broth close by as a preventive measure against the cold and flu.
The basic ingredients are bone broth, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, horseradish, ginger, black peppercorns, honey, lemons, onion, garlic, cayenne pepper and jalapenos. Okay...I know what you are thinking, this combination sounds strange! Just trust me, it’s so tasty! It’s earthy, zingy, sour, heat with a touch of sweet notes that will wake your sinuses up in the best way possible!
But if that doesn’t convince you, maybe the health benefits per ingredient will!
As you can see, these ingredients follow the same pattern in boosting the immunity while providing gut relief. You can also include other ingredients to your broth like cinnamon sticks, echinacea, rosemary, and other types of citrus fruits and peppers depending on your taste preferences.
To make the fire cider, you want to make sure that your fruit and roots are organic and properly washed. In order to get the most nutritional value from each ingredient, I would roughly chop the onions and pepper, grate the roots, zest and juice the lemon, and crush the garlic cloves. I have also included a way to make this in tonic form (no heat, long fermentation) in the Notes section.
Disclaimer: This post is not a substitute for medical advice. If you are suffering from cold or flu like symptoms or have a weakened immune system, please see your healthcare provider!
References: Haas, E. M., & Levin, B. (2006). Staying healthy with nutrition: The complete guide to diet and nutritional medicine (21st century edition ed.). Berkeley, CA: Celestial Arts.
https://www.stephgaudreau.com/how-to-make-fire-cider-tonic/
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Fire Cider Bone Broth - Combining gut health restoration with immunity goodness, this fire cider bone broth will become an established staple in your house during these cold winter months.
Ingredients
16 oz bone broth
1 lemon (juice & zest)
Knob of fresh ginger root (grated)
Knob of fresh horseradish root (grated)
Knob of fresh turmeric root (grated) or 1 tsp - 1Tbsp turmeric powder
1 tsp of whole black peppercorns
2 Tbsp raw apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp raw local honey (if possible)
1 jalapeno (sliced)
3 cloves garlic (crushed)
½ small onion (chopped)
Couple dashes of cayenne pepper
Directions
Add all the ingredients to a medium saucepan on medium heat.
The broth should come to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Taste and adjust flavor as needed. The broth should have the perfect amount of zing, acidity, and kick! Then turn off the heat.
Set a strainer over a medium bowl or large measuring cup to strain the liquid away from the solids. If the bone broth is too potent for you, dilute with hot water or more bone broth.
Store (strained) leftovers in the refrigerator up to 2-3 days. Reheat on the stovetop until just warm.
Notes
If there are certain ingredients that you don’t like or like more of, feel free to change the measurements to preference. *Just make sure to keep black pepper with turmeric as they work concurrently as an anti-inflammatory.
The final product will taste differently depending on what bone broth brand you use as some brands have added flavorings to their broth. To make sure you are in control of the flavoring, I would use this bone broth brand as the broth in itself is very mild tasting: Bonafide Provisions
You can also turn this recipe into a tonic! Simply replace bone broth with water and/or raw apple cider vinegar and add all ingredients (minus honey) to a large 32 oz Mason jar. Make sure you fill to the neck of the jar with vinegar. Place a small piece of wax paper underneath the lid, fit the lid on the jar tightly and place in a dark area (like a cabinet) for 30 days. Every day, make sure you invert the jar a couple times to make sure everything is mixed. After a month, strain the liquid away from the solids. Add honey and mix until dissolved. Store tonic in a bottle in the fridge.
Chili Lime Mango Smoothie
One thing you must know about me, I love spicy food! There is just something about adding a dash of sriracha or hot sauce to a meal that takes it to the next level!
This recipe was inspired by an Instagram post I made a while back with my favorite afternoon snack combo, mango, and chili lime seasoning. This seasoning mix brings out the flavors of the mango while adding the perfect amount of heat to it.
Anti-inflammatory and detoxifying chili lime mango smoothie! Sweet, tangy, and subtly spiced. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo!
One thing you must know about me, I love spicy food! There is just something about adding a dash of sriracha or hot sauce to a meal that takes it to the next level!
This recipe was inspired by an Instagram post I made a while back with my favorite afternoon snack combo, mango, and chili lime seasoning. This seasoning mix brings out the flavors of the mango while adding the perfect amount of heat to it.
For this smoothie, in lieu of the premade seasoning mix that contains a fair amount of sodium, I have used chili pepper flakes and fresh lime instead. Chili peppers contain capsaicin which has proven to be an aid to weight loss, helpful in treating cancer and relieves pain.
Chili peppers pair great with fresh ginger root to detox the body. This power couple detoxes the body which eliminates any excessive toxins that are present in the bloodstream, liver, and other excretory organs. This power couple also provides a concoction that has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties to support the cleansing and protection of your body’s main system.
Since ginger, chili peppers, and lime can provide an intense flavor, mangoes, as well as coconut milk and bananas, balance the flavors out. At the end of it all, the harmony of the flavors-- it’s purely delicious!
In honor of #cincodemayo, you could easily make this smoothie recipe into margaritas by adding tequila! Don’t forget to rim your glasses with lime and the chili lime seasoning!
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Anti-inflammatory and detoxifying chili lime mango smoothie! Sweet, tangy, and subtly spiced. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo!
INGREDIENTS
1 whole mango (or 1 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks)
1/2 lime
1 cup coconut milk
1-2 tsp fresh ginger
Half frozen ripe banana
few shakes of chili pepper flakes
DIRECTIONS
Blend until smooth!Optional: Add a dash of chili-lime seasoning and lime wedge for garnish