Make Your Own Probiotic-rich Drink

You can make your own probiotic-rich drink from a juice. I used a kefir starter from Body Ecology – as long as there is sugar, the bacteria will thrive; eat up the sugar and release beneficial bacteria to populate your gut.
In the “How to Use Food to Rebalance Your Hormones” FREE Online workshop, I talk about how important the gut bacterial flora is in rebalancing your hormones. Tune in if this is new information to you.
Carrots and turmeric are a classic pairing and the addition of fresh orange juice and ginger add a little sweetness and spice in this refreshing juice kefir.


Carrot and Tumeric Water Kefir Recipe
 

Author: Magdalena Wszelaki
Ingredients

• 2 cups freshly squeezed carrot juice
• 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
• 3 coins of fresh ginger ¼ inch thick
• 1 Tablespoon freshly grated turmeric root OR 1 ½ teaspoons dried
• 1 packet Body Ecology water kefir starter (I use this one)

How To Make

1. In a clean 1 quart jar, combine the carrot juice, orange juice, ginger and turmeric.
2. Stir to combine.
3. Add the Kefir starter and stir.
4. Cover the top of the jar with a cloth or coffee filter and secure with a rubber band or twine.
5. Let sit at room temperature (72 – 74 degrees) for 24 hours.
6. Remove the cover and taste.
7. For a "fizzier" drink, let sit for another 12 hours.
8. When you are happy with the flavor top with a lid and refrigerate. Use within 1 week.