Do you need to give your body a break from all the Christmas cookies, Eggnog with Bourbon and Beef & Bernaise?
Start your day with a kickass healthy drink of Cranberry, Apple Cider Vinegar & Lemon Juice. This power drink is packed with healthy juices that boosts your metabolism into high gear, cleanses the system, and kills sugar cravings. I learned about the Cranberry, Apple Cider Vinegar & Lemon Juice Drink drink from Dr. Eric Berg, a popular wellness doctor and author. You can watch his video to learn about the science behind apple cider vinegar. (The drink recipe is discussed at mark 10:00). I noticed improvements right away when I tried it, and now always keep a mug in the fridge ready to sip. It is especially good the next morning after eating large, heavy, fatty meals like Thanksgiving, Pasta Alfredo or an All-Pork Belly Porchetta feast. I’ve told several of my friends and family about it and they have now become converts.
Yes, Cranberry, Apple Cider Vinegar & Lemon Juice Drink is as tart as it sounds. The trick is to add ice cubes, lots of water and keep it chilled. Dr. Berg’s recipe calls for 6 ounces of water but I usually add 10 ounces of water. I have also tried Perrier in lieu of water and find that very refreshing too.
To get the maximum effectiveness of this drink, you must high quality ingredients. The cranberry juice must be 100% pure juice – no sugar or other juices added. Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar comes with the “mother” in the bottle and is considered the best apple cider vinegar. You can use the juice of fresh lemons of course. However I strongly recommend that you get a bottle of Italian Volcano organic lemon juice, which has the juice of 40 fresh organic lemons. You can order it at Amazon.
Cranberry, Apple Cider Vinegar & Lemon Juice Drink - A Morning Power Kick
This tart, refreshing drink has numerous health benefits and should be a daily addition to your diet.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces pure cranberry juice
- 1 - 2 teaspoons Italian Volcano Organic Lemon juice
- 1 - 2 teaspoons Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar
- 6 - 10 ounces spring water
Instructions
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Add to a 16 ounce glass or sports cup.
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Mix and sip before meals.
TKC
March 9, 2019 at 5:32 amThis was great information. I just made me two batches and sipping on one now and one for later in the day.
Cara Kretz
March 9, 2019 at 7:57 amThank you for the comment! I hope it helps you as much as it did me. All the best, Cara
Roberta
November 27, 2018 at 9:47 amI am suffering from kidney failure and I am on dialysis. I do not make urine. Will this detox work for me.
Cara Kretz
November 27, 2018 at 10:44 amHI Roberta,
I am sorry to hear about your situation. I do not know if it will work for you. In your case, its best to ask your Doctor if these ingredients will have any benefit.
All the best to you!
Cara
Roberta Terry
November 27, 2018 at 9:45 amI am suffering from kidney failure and I am on dialysis. I do not make urine. Will this detox work for me.
Grace
October 23, 2017 at 5:32 pmhi. Thank you for the information. So is it teaspoon or tablespoon?
Thank you
Ilisha
September 11, 2017 at 6:16 pmI am uncertain how to drink this during the day. Is it before every meal or only before breakfast? Also, do I need to increase my water intake?
Cara Kretz
September 11, 2017 at 6:21 pmHi IIlisha! You can drink anytime, or any way to want. I have sipped it all day, and on some days I drink the glass before breakfast. It seems to work no matter when or how you ingest it. Drinking lots of water is good for detoxing so yes, increase your water intake. Good luck and thanks for following!
Best,
Cara
David
February 6, 2018 at 12:03 amAlso, it is good to rinse your mouth with water after drinking the vinegar cocktail as the vinegar can over time erode the enamal on your teeth.
Cara Kretz
February 6, 2018 at 7:43 amThank you David! I’ve read that too. I think diluting it in water helps.
Noreen
May 20, 2017 at 10:53 amAlso, can I change the quantity? For example, if I wanted extra cranberry juiyand maybe double up on the acv?
homemadeitaliancooking
May 20, 2017 at 10:56 amYes no problem. I do think too much ACV is not good so limit it to 1-2 tablespoons per day. I like pure cranberry juice and sometimes increase that too.
David
February 6, 2018 at 12:09 amThe recipe I got was from My Fit Foods when they were in business.
It was one tablespoon of a very, 4 ounces of unsweetened cranberry juice, one tablespoon of vitamin B-12 and the juice of half a lemon. It takes a bit getting used to because it is pretty bitter.
David
February 6, 2018 at 12:11 amThat is supposed to be one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. Sorry for the typo.
Cara Kretz
February 6, 2018 at 7:45 amI like the idea of adding vitamin B-12! Drinking it straight is tough. I really like diluting it with water or green tea. Everybody needs to discover what works for them. Thank you for the idea.
Marguerite ingold
May 23, 2018 at 8:50 amNeed to use cranberry concentrate add are his for slight sweetening, mix concentrate with water to taste. All other cranberry juice or cranberry cocktail will add too much sugar. This is a great drink!!!
Cara Kretz
May 23, 2018 at 5:19 pmThank you Maguerite!
Noreen
May 20, 2017 at 10:50 amCan you drink it warm
Thanks
homemadeitaliancooking
May 20, 2017 at 10:54 amHi Noreen,
Yes I have done it. I added the ACV, cranberry juice and lemon juice to a pot of brewed, hot green tea. I enjoyed it but it is an acquired taste. I also used the leftover teas (since I did not drink the whole pot) for ice tea.
Let me know if you tru it and like it.
TK
May 11, 2017 at 11:23 amHi, I wonder if I can make a week jug at a time and just keep it in the fridge until the next morning so that I don’t have to mix the 3 ingredients again. Will it still have the same effect or do I have to mix the 3 every morning?
homemadeitaliancooking
May 11, 2017 at 11:29 amGreat question! Yes you can make a weekly jug! That is the beauty of apple cider vinegar and lemon juice. They are both great for that purpose. Enjoy!
Laura
March 27, 2017 at 1:26 pmI am wondering if the vinegar should be stirred up, thus including “the mother” or should it be left to settle and not use the settlings. I look forward to your response.
homemadeitaliancooking
March 28, 2017 at 7:28 amHi Laura,
You do not need to stir up the “mother” each time you use the apple cider vinegar. It won’t hurt it if you do, but it is not necessary for effectiveness. Thanks for asking!