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Fermented Beverages
27 Recipes
Many people believe that ancestral societies drank mostly water. The truth is that they drank plenty of fermented beverages too.
When I say fermented, I don’t necessarily mean alcoholic either.
The world of traditional fermented beverages primarily includes those that contain lactic acid, (the beneficial kind) instead of alcohol. They offer plenty of probiotics and enzymes too. No wonder traditional peoples enjoyed such amazing gut health!
The fermented beverage recipes in this section consist of medicinal tonics as well as tasty sodas. Try them all and see which ones suit your family’s fancy best.
How to Make REAL Buttermilk (4 Easy Methods)
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4 Ways to Make Rice Water + How to Use for Health and Beauty
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Lassi: India’s Delicious Yogurt Drink (with easy recipe!)
My approach to food shopping with my children is essentially to let them put anything in the cart as …
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Homemade Root Beer (Traditional Recipe)
A favorite fermented beverage in our home is homemade root beer. Root beer is a healthful and …
Switchel (Haymakers Punch). Nature’s Healthy Gatorade
Switchel, also called Haymakers Punch, is a refreshing drink that originated in the Caribbean. It is …
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What is Jun? How to Make Jun Tea (Recipe + Video!)
I was gifted my very first Jun tea culture in recent months from a friend who told me that he seemed …
Homemade Probiotic Almond Milk
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How to Make Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
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How to Make Orangina (Fermented Orange Juice) + Video
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How to Separate Whey from Plain Store Yogurt (+ VIDEO)
Whey in its liquid and whole food form is the ideal starter for probiotic-rich, health-enhancing …
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How to Make a Homemade Soda Starter (+ VIDEO)
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