Golden milk is something that started to become a trend several years ago. Although turmeric has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine. “Golden milk” is more of a modern beverage. Read more
Category: Healthy Drinks
Healthy drinks
Hot Chocolate Made the Healthy Way
Hot chocolate is probably my favorite comfort drink out there. It is something I love to have, especially in the winter and the colder months. I feel comforted when I drink it and it is a happy reminder of my childhood, when I would sip it with marshmallows. The only difference between then and now is this recipe is from scratch and I think all the hot chocolate I enjoyed as a kid was from a box mixture. Read more
Beet Kvass
When I began changing my diet years ago, I started to learn about fermented foods and drinks like beet kvass. Beet kvass was a little bit of a hard sell for me since I am not as enthusiastic about consuming beets as I am other vegetables. However, I find that beet kvass can be very pleasant tasting. Read more
Paleo Watermelon Agua Fresca
One of my favorite things to make during the hot and humid summers is refreshing drinks. I believe in eating with the seasons as much as possible. In my area at this time, watermelon is plentiful. Read more
Homemade Sangria
Sangria goes back to Roman times when Spain was conquered, with the Roman soldiers spilling blood. They planted vineyards and eventually the fruit was made into wine. They noticed that the red grapes produced the best wine. The locals created “punches” from the wine produced in the area. The punch was made from fruit and brandy was often added for a “punch.” Read more