Tag: fasting

Recipes

Recipe: Electrolyte Elixir

Kailey Fonseca

Prep Time : 5 mins

About the Drink

Full credit for this cocktail goes to Thomas DeLauer who’s popular YouTube channel has a lot of other great recipes, tips and tactics.  I’ve added the video about this drink at the bottom of this post.  I’m familiar with lemon water in the morning to support detox and digestion but when you’re fasting this is a lifesaver.  I use this drink while intermittent fasting because it balances minerals lost during your fast, hydrates, as well as helps your insulin response when you do break fast.

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp.  of Organic Apple Cider Vinegar (I prefer Bragg’s brand)
  • ¼-½ Tsp. of Cream of Tartar
  • ½ Tsp. of Himalayan Pink Salt
  • Juice of 1 Organic Lime or Organic Lemon
  • Small amount of Stevia* to taste (Optional)
  • Filtered and Mineralized Water

*Stevia is an all natural sweetener that doesn’t cause an insulin response.  You can try a couple drops in liquid form or a sprinkle of powder.  Look for organic and be sure to read the ingredients to make sure no other sweeteners have crept into the mix.

Preparation

  1. Add all ingredients into Glass or Bottle
  2. Fill with Water
  3. Mix it well or Shake it in bottle
  4. Drink up and Enjoy!

Health Benefits

  • Regulates Blood Sugar
  • Boosts Gut Health
  • High in Potassium and Trace Minerals
  • High in Antioxidants (Liminoids & Vitamin C)
  • Supports Detoxification
  • Hydrates
  • Doesn’t Cause Insulin Response (Maintains Fast)

 

Recipes

Recipe: Chicken Bone Broth

Kailey Fonseca

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 12 -24 hours

Ingredients

  • 4-5lbs of Chicken Bones/Carcass
  • Option of also adding Feet and Giblets
  • 1-2 White Onions Chopped
  • 3-4 Stalks of Celery with Leaves Chopped
  • 2 Carrots, Peeled and Coarsely Chopped
  • 3-4 Whole Cloves of Garlic
  • 1-2 Bay Leaves
  • 2 Tbsp of Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Enough Purified Water to Cover Bones
  • 1 tsp of Turmeric (Optional)
  • Salt and Peppercorn (Optional)

*Please use only good quality bones from a butcher or farm you trust.  The bones should be from free range happy animals that are grass fed and free from growth hormones.

Preparation

  1. Place all the Bones in your slow cooker, or large pot
  2. Cover Bones with Purified Water and 2 tbsp. of Apple Cider Vinegar
  3. Add in Vegetables and Desired Spices (not mentioned above I will use paprika, chilli powder, and braggs all season spices) 
  4. If using slow cooker you can cook on low, if using a large pot cook bones until boiling then reduce to simmer
  5. Let broth Simmer for 12-24 hours
  6. If using an instant pot I cook on broth for 3 hours
  7. The longer you cook the broth the more flavorful it will be and the minerals you can obtain from the bones
  8. Enjoy!!!

Benefits of Bone Broth

  • Heals your gut and helps to overcome food intolerances and allergies
  • Reduces Inflammation and Boosts Immunity
  • Strengthen Joints and Cartilage
  • Improves Skin, Hair, and Nails
  • Strengthens Bones, and Ligaments
  • Aids in Liver detoxification