Immune Boosting Tonic Ingredients: 1½ cups water 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (with mother) 1 tbsp lemon juice ½ tsp ground ginger or 1 tsp ginger juice* ¼ tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp Manuka honey or a raw, unfiltered honey Instructions: Add ingredients except water to a mug. Pour in 1½ cups of just warm (not hot or boiling) water and stir well. Add more water to dilute if taste is too strong. * To make ginger juice, grate about 1+ tbsp of fresh ginger root and squeeze into a small bowl. Measure 1 teaspoon and add to mug. Ingredient Benefits: Apple cider vinegar – ACV is the basis for this tonic as it helps boost immune function. Because it is fermented, it is rich in prebiotics and beneficial p
Are Carbs Bad?...The short answer is no. This is a question I get asked often with so many low carb diets trending right now. Carbohydrates are the preferred fuel for the body and the brain. So why are so many people trying to reduce them? With nutrition science telling us to move towards a more plant-based diet, this certainly involves including more vegetables, fruits, legumes and whole grains…all wonderful carbohydrates! Many individuals are losing weight on the various low carb diets like Keto and Paleo diets. There are also some benefits for these types of dietary approaches, especially for certain individuals. Let’s first consider why these diets are successful for many people. The pri
