I have invented the best drink ever. So what’s so good about this drink? In my opinion, this homemade beverage is more beneficial to your body than any beverage you could drink. And best of all….it hardly cost anything to make.
What do I call my new drink? I call it CranSeltz-ACV.
Here’s basically what goes into it:
*Approx 4 ounces of Organic no sugar added Cranberry/Pomegranate Juice
*Approx 8 ounces of Seltzer water
*1 tbsp of (diluted or organic undiluted) Apple Cider Vinegar (or a tad less if it’s a little strong)
*4-5 ice cubes (on the rocks!)
*A dash of Agave Nectar (not necessary)
At first, I was thinking the same thing you probably are: Ewww….apple cider vinegar. I bet that would taste nasty! Well, I gave it a shot using all the ingredients above for my cocktail, and I was blown away! The taste was great. It was very comparable to a cold organic drink sold at Whole Foods called “Synergy”. It tastes almost like that stuff. I used the cheap diluted ACV from the grocery store. I’m not sure just how much better the organic kind is because I’ve never have had it. But I’m sure the raw organic undiluted is probably the best to use. I’m going to give raw organic a shot due to the possible ineffectiveness of the diluted 5% acidity grocery store version.
Why apple cider vinegar? First of all, my own personal conclusion is that ACV was given to us by God. In my opinion, it’s one of the most beneficial things you could possibly put into your body. Apple Cider Vinegar is cheap, easy to use, and can benefit your health in numerous ways. Hippocrates, the father of medicine thought of it as a powerful elixir and a naturally occurring antibiotic and antiseptic that fights germs. Ancient Egyptians, Roman’s and Greeks used it. And Apple Cider Vinegar is mentioned in the Bible as an antiseptic and healing agent. Even Columbus had barrels of vinegar on his ships for the prevention of scurvy. Indeed, Apple Cider Vinegar has been used for thousands of years, as both a health and cleansing agent.
I drink it 2-3 times a day. The only thing to be careful of is to rinse your mouth after drinking my special cocktail, or at least do not brush your teeth. ACV can weaken your tooth enamel, so if you brush directly after drinking it, then you’ll harm the enamel on your teeth. It doesn’t seem to really cause any problem in that department as far I can tell. But I take precautions anyhow.
Other than that, having this stuff flowing through your veins acts as an antiseptic, replenishes energy, aids in weightloss, fights cancer, cleanses your system, fights high blood pressure, food poisoning, and the list goes on and on.
ACV rocks!
Check out these links if you want more info: ACV Benefits and
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It’s time for another “my favorite things” articles. Another one of my favorite things is Agave Nectar. Agave Nectar is both organic and kosher and is made from a plant found in Mexico, known as aguamiel, or “honey water.” So why do I like Agave Nectar? First of all, it tastes similar to maple syrup. It can be used as a sweetener in drinks such as tea or coffee, cold drinks, and smoothies. It can be used in place of maple syrup that one might use on pancakes, muffins, or breads. But is yet neutral enough to be used in many other culinary applications.
Ok, so it tastes good, so what’s different about it?
The best thing I like about Agave Nectar is its Low Glycemic index. Even though Agave Nectar is similar in sweetness and calories of Honey, it has a much lower glycemic index. Similar to that of brown rice. So when this “sweet” sweetener hits your blood stream, even though it’s mainly made up of Fructose, your body doesn’t see it any different than brown rice. Additionally, even though I’ve heard plenty of negative things about fructose, the fructose of Agave Nectar is un-refined and is in its raw form. Aside from that, fructose does not stimulate digestive insulin secretion as do other sugars such as glucose. It is an excellent sweetener for those who are watching their weight or are diabetic.
Click here to see what Dr. Oz says about Agave on the Oprah Show
How is Agave Nectar made?
This is the cool part: Agave Nectar comes from the Agave Plants. The plants are in the same family as the Blue Agave, from which tequila is made. So this makes sense of why Agave comes from Mexico, because so does tequila. Fine tequila that is. The tequila that you find in bars that will make you sick, is cheap tequila that is mixed in with high fructose corn syrup. Good fine distilled tequila is clear and won’t make you sick. But it’s hard to find in bars or night clubs.
Additional benefits of Agave are:
* Agave Nectar can be used for baking, cooking and anywhere else where you would normally use sugar or a chemical, artificial sweetener.
* Agave Nectar is low calorie* Agave Nectar does not contain processing chemicals.
* Agave Nectar is safe and recommended for children.
* And it does not crystalize!! Meaning, if you leave a bottle of honey in your cabinet for a long enough period of time, it becomes thick and nasty and crystalizes. Not Agave Nectar! Agave stays smooth and light no matter how long it is left in your cabinets. It’s always ready to be used and is my first sweetener of choice to use on my organic french toast or in my smoothies.
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