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Fire Cider for the Fall season is a must for your immune system! It is chock full of beneficial ingredients for you and your loved ones. Thankfully, a lot of those items you probably already have on hand. Others you may have to search around for. In the end it’s worth it.
Fire Cider… What’s that?
Fire cider in simple terms is an apple cider vinegar drink with a generous collection of spices, fruits and vegetables to take daily as an immune booster during the cold and flu months. You can play with the combinations of ingredients to your liking. These are the ones I use and seem to work for me and my family the best. As always you know your body best, so listen to it or consult a doctor!
Ingredients & Benefits
I use to take ACV with lemon and warm water every morning. This year I will be taking it in my Fire Cider! I also use this in my digestion detox. If you think that would be something you’re interested in you can find that here.
Garlic
Garlic has been used for medicinal uses for centuries. It is an anti inflammatory, anti bacterial power house. There are too many benefits to count with garlic. Regulating blood pressure, blood sugar, reducing the risk of disease etc. It is one ingredient you definitely want in your Fire Cider.
Onion
Onion is in the same family as garlic! It has beneficial anti oxidants and anti inflammatory agents.
Known for its cardiovascular benefits along with a good source of nutrients. You might not think of cayenne pepper when it comes to digestion, but it does help. It also helps with congestion.
Jalapeno Pepper
I’ve seen a lot of Fire Cider recipes and Jalapeños are not always on them. I love to add them in for extra benefits! It is a natural pain reliever and also helps with fighting infections. This last season I needed this fire cider for all the body aches I was having, I’m thankful to have this Fire Cider this year!
Horseradish
This root is a powerful anti cancer and antioxidant rich agent. It’s very good for respiratory symptoms and sinus infections. If you’re like me, I never thought about horseradish for healing properties, only as a condiment for my Ribeye! I didn’t know Horseradish could be so versatile.
But wait, there’s more!
Ginger
Ginger is great for anti nausea, however it is also a helps with blood sugar management and digestion.
Lemon
Lemon is a great natural detoxifier. It helps open up the liver and flush out the bad toxins there. It is a heart healthy citrus as well. Lemons are very versatile throughout the body, like garlic.
Honey
Honey is an insane liquid. It is a wonderful addition to your Fire Cider! It is an antimicrobial. Make sure you buy it raw and local! If it is local it can help with a variety of benefits including seasonal allergies.
Rosemary
Rosemary is known for many benefits including helping hair growth, improved memory, and muscle pain. In my Fire Cider I use this for the circulatory benefits for heart health and immune system in the cold season.
Putting it all together
Fire Cider is one of the simplest, easiest ways to get your immune system prepped for the fall season of colds, flus and sinus infections. Below I give you the recipe for it all to come together!
Here are the mason jars I use!
Fire Cider
Equipment
- 1 Colander
Ingredients
- Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar To fill container
- 2 Whole Garlic Cloves
- 1 Cup Horseradish (peeled, diced)
- 1 Whole Onion (peeled, diced)
- 3/4 Cup Ginger (thinly sliced)
- 2 Whole Tumeric Knobs (peeled, thinly sliced)
- 4 Whole Jalapeños (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 Tbsp Ground Cayenne Pepper I did not have fresh available to me. If you do use 3 peppers chopped.
- 4 Whole Cinnamon Sticks
- 4 Sprigs Rosemary
- 1 Handful Thyme
- 1 Cup Raw, Unfiltered Honey
- 2 Whole Lemons (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Peel and dice the horseradish, and onion. Thinly slice the ginger, jalapeño and lemons. You can leave in the seeds of the jalapeños for extra heat but I normally take them out. Peel and thinly slice the turmeric.
- Add those ingredients to your mason jar then add your cinnamon stick, herbs, garlic and apple cider vinegar to cover. Place in a cool dark place for 30 days. Shake daily.
- When your month is up, use a colander with a strainer or a cheese cloth strain into a large bowl. Then add honey. You are ready to go! Take a shot daily to boost your immune system.
