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Drinks & Smoothies

Category: Drinks & Smoothies

glass of honey-sweetened ginger beer

Honey-Sweetened Ginger Beer {probiotic, non-alcoholic, GAPS-friendly natural soda!}

probiotic mixed berry switchel in a glass with a pink-striped paper straw

5-Minute Probiotic Mixed Berry Switchel {paleo, GAPS, AIP}

Spontaneously Fermented Sparkling Apple Cider {fall's easiest ferment!}

Spontaneously Fermented Sparkling Apple Cider {fall’s easiest ferment!}

What is jun? How does it compare to kombucha? Is it a good choice for your family? In this post, I'll answer some frequently asked questions about this historical fermented beverage to help you decide whether or not it's a good choice for your family.

Is Jun Right For You? All Your Questions Answered!

an open bottle of water kefir with gases escaping, and carbonation building

The ULTIMATE Water Kefir Guide (how to make it, store it, flavor it, brewing tips & MORE!)

Kombucha | Kombucha, from Russia, is a widely known and loved fermented, probiotic beverage. Both sweet and sour and naturally carbonated by fermenting gases, many people drink it like soda. Purported health benefits of drinking kombucha are: cancer prevention, arthritis treatment, improved digestion and immune booster. Just a few ounces a day can be helpful in any of these issues! Though you can purchase Kombucha, it's very easy to make and here's how. Never had it? You just might love it! | GNOWFGLINS.com

How To Make Kombucha

Holding up a glass jar of beet kvass with ice cubes.

How To Make Beet Kvass

The Benefits Of Coconut Water + How To Ferment It | I didn't paid much attention to coconuts until the start of my Real Food education. Coconut water is one amazing coconut product that has proven to be an extremely pivotal part of the healing journey in our home. Learn about the benefits of coconut water, plus how to ferment it to maximize nutrition! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

The Benefits Of Coconut Water + How To Ferment It

hand holding a hammered copper water bottle and pouring water into a glass outside

Benefits Of Copper Water (How To Make And Drink Copper Water Safely!)

Cinnamon Licorice Tea To Boost Your Immune System | Have you ever choked down a medicinal tea that leaves much to be desired in terms of taste and smell? Me too. But don't worry, this cinnamon licorice tea both boosts your immune system and makes your kitchen smell delightfully cinnamon-y and tastes delicious! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Cinnamon Licorice Tea To Boost Your Immune System

Start your day with this! | The best thing you can do for yourself each day is so simple, but it's often overlooked. I know this because I myself -- a person who cares a great deal about healthy living -- have neglected it for years. What is it? Drink enough water. But even more than that... | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Start your day with this!

glasses of purple smoothie for ovulation support and hormone balance

Mixed Berry Hormone Balancing Smoothie For Ovulation Support

You won't find any heavily processed white chocolate chips in this Instant Pot White Hot Chocolate. This is the real deal -- a true, from-scratch drink made with nourishing ingredients and in just 6 minutes! Plus, with 3 special flavor options -- like cinnamon spice, peppermint, and almond-vanilla -- and a dairy-free option, it's a perfect allergy-friendly drink for one or for a holiday party!

Instant Pot White Hot Chocolate {with 3 special flavor options!}

Pouring a cold herbal infusion into a glass to make iced tea. A lemon slice is stuck on the rim of the glass.

Herbal Fertility Tea (with 5 pre-conception, fertility-enhancing herbs!)

two popsicles, one dipped in chocolate, on a plate

Probiotic Mint Chocolate Chip Popsicles (dairy-free option!)

Dairy-Free Hormone-Balancing Chocolate Malt {with maca & collagen!}

Dairy-Free Hormone-Balancing Chocolate Malt {with maca & collagen!}

Sometimes I just want to sip on something cool and refreshing. The sunny afternoons around here call for something refreshing -- a Vanilla Maca Cooler. With vanilla, a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg, a raw egg yolk for sustained energy, and some raw milk, this is the perfect recipe for running errands, reading a book, or kicking back on your front porch.

Vanilla Maca Cooler {with vanilla-infused ice cubes!}

30 Maca Recipes - how to take and how to eat this amazing superfood! Maca has an amazing energizing effect and the positive effects on fertility, hormone balancing and more are really catching wind. Consider this adaptogenic superfood as a healthy addition to your lifestyle -- one that might be the missing link if you experience low energy levels, depression, compromised immunity, or hormonal imbalances. #macapowder #smoothie #organic #coffee #uses #recipe

30 Maca Recipes {so you can get your superfood on!}