Fire Cider Recipe: Immune Tonic + No-Waste Stock Seasoning Hack

Boost your immune system & stay warm with this potent Apple Cider Vinegar Fire Cider recipe! 🔥

What is Fire Cider?

Fire cider is a spicy herbal tonic with roots in ancient folk remedies, with the earlier iteration around 400BC during the era of Hippocrates. It was popularized in the late 1970s by icon herbalist, Rosemary Gladstar. It is called ‘fire’ cider as it contains warming and pungent herbs that ‘fire up’ the body’s natural defenses and digestive juices, adding vigor to our digestive fire. Containing two of the world’s most renowned anti-inflammatory herbs, ginger and turmeric, this recipe is sure to pack a potent punch.

This post will reveal the secrets to crafting your own DIY Fire Cider, ensuring its longevity with simple freezing techniques and maximizing its value by repurposing the pulp into a vibrant stock seasoning. Zero waste, maximum wellness. Harness the power of nature's most renowned anti-inflammatory herbs & ensure a powerful boost to your overall wellness. Say goodbye to seasonal sniffles and hello to vibrant health!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

• 1 knob of ginger

• 1-2 knobs of turmeric (or 2 heaped tablespoons of powder)

• 1/2 teaspoon chopped chilli (dried or fresh if your feeling extra spicy!)

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 whole lemon (without most of the rind and seeds)

Steps

1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend on high speed until smooth.

2. Strain through sieve or cheesecloth. Save the pulp from this process to use as vegetable stock in your stir-frys or meals for the week.

3. Once strained can store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Otherwise, divide evenly into an ice cube tray and freeze for extended use!

4. Add 1-2 cubes worth of fire cider to a bit of hot water each morning and consume before breakfast.

Benefits

🫚 Zingiber officinale, also known as Ginger, is a powerful warming circulatory stimulant, rushing warm blood to the areas that need it most. Ginger has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. It's known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and it's often used to soothe nausea and digestive issues. The medicinal uses for ginger are broad and it can often boost the effectiveness of other herbs as it raises the ability to reach hard to reach body tissues.

In Hindu ceremonies, Turmeric 🧡 is considered sacred and is often used in rituals and blessings. The vibrant yellow-orange colour of turmeric comes from curcumin, its active compound. Curcumin is an extremely potent antioxidant, protecting cells from damage and preventing progression of disease. Unfortunately curcumin is not easily absorbed by the body, but when paired with piperine from black pepper it’s bioavailability can increase.

Apple Cider 🍎 Vinegar (ACV) is packed with microbes and enzymes for a strong gut microbiome and digestion, which builds good immunity. Not only this, but ACV can slow down the rate at which food empties from the stomach into the small intestine, this slows blood sugar spikes and regulates blood sugar levels. Some studies also show that ACV may improve insulin sensitivity, meaning that cells become more responsive to insulin and further regulate blood sugars.

This recipe is perfect for those who struggle with:

• reflux

• indigestion

• bloating

• nausea

• nutrient absorption

• cold hands and feet

• painful periods

• liver congestion

• insulin resistances

• type 2 diabetes

• weight management

• sluggish or weakened immunity

• joint pain, muscle aches

• inflammatory conditions

• sinusitis

It is also great for those simply seeking to promote their overall health!