Ancient healer: fire cider
Meet the holistic, whole-body feel good, immune-boosting elixir, Fire Cider.
Fire Cider is a staple in my daily routine, and for GOOD reason. I self-medicated myself with this ancient elixir since my first sip. If you’re asking yourself, what the hell is this fire sh*t?! Prepare to be enlightened. This spicy and vinegar-y tonic always heals me from the inside out and helps nix any of those nasty under-the-weather type of feels I have.
It’s 100% easy and 100% worth making your own batch of Fire Cider. The hardest part? Waiting for it to marinate for ONE whole month. I love the process of peeling, chopping and tearing up with these beautiful roots and peppers, only to be nourished right back by them.
IMMUNE-BOSTING INGREDIENTS:
Ginger:
Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant effects. Fights off infections. Helps with muscle pain + soreness. Helps with chronic indigestion
Horseradish:
Anti-bacterial properties, aids digestion, helps with metabolic function, improves respiratory health, small amounts of calcium, potassium, magnesium, folate and other micronutrients.
Turmeric:
Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties, supports brain health, healthy skin, improves mood, helps with digestion supports joints, heart health, boosts stress tolerance, healthy metabolism, anti-cancer properties
Onion (white):
Antibacterial properties. Loaded with antioxidants. High in vitamins and minerals — vitamin C for immunity, collagen production, tissue repair and antioxidant properties. Rich in Vitamin B — B9, B6 — key in metabolism. Cancer fighting compounds. Digestion booster.
Garlic:
Immune system booster. Garlic has been known to help with the common cold and is underrated. Super high in nutrients and vitamins.
Jalapeños:
Another one that may be unexpected, but high in vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. Loaded with Vitamin C that fights free radical damage and the essential nutrient, vitamin B6. Natural pain-reliever, helps fight infections.
Lemon:
Amongst a slew of other benefits, lemons improve digestive health and contain a high dosage of vitamin C.
Raw apple cider vinegar:
ACV has been known to help with regulating a healthy ph balance in the body, lowering blood sugar levels, detoxifying your liver, reducing pathogens, inhibiting growth of free radicals, and boosting longevity. The perfect way to bind all the ingredients together to create Fire Cider.
INGREDIENTS:
½ cup peeled and shredded/diced ginger root
½ cup peeled and shredded/diced horseradish root
½ cup peeled and diced turmeric
½ cup white onion, chopped
¼ cup minced or crushed garlic cloves
2 organic jalapeño peppers, chopped
Zest and juice from 2 organic lemons
Raw apple cider vinegar
OPTIONAL ADDITIONS:
Several sprigs of fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)
½ teaspoon black peppercorns
DIRECTIONS:
Add all of the ingredients to the jar. Fill with organic raw apple cider vinegar ('WITH the mother' should be on the label).
Seal up the jar and wait one month - once one month has passed, just strain the liquid out and into whatever bottles. Don't throw away the leftover pulp / ingredients! Just blend together with a lot of olive oil and it will make an amazing dressing - seriously... so good.
