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by author Mairlyn Smith
The hot and lazy days of summer just beg for icy cold drinks. But many traditional recipes for summer drinks are made with simple syrup, a sugar and water mixture that is boiled, cooled, and then refrigerated until needed.
Ginger Lemonade
Green Tea Smoothie
Mint Julep
Mairlyn Smith is a professional home economist who loves to sit in her garden in the summer months, sipping mint juleps. mairlynsmith.com
Source: alive #310, August 2008
Spice Up Winter Festivities
Winter holidays can be fun and relaxing-getting together with friends and family to eat, drink, and make merry. Aromatic botanicals are traditionally a significant part of winter celebrations, from aromatic mulled wine to spicy gingerbread cookies.
Winter holidays can be fun and relaxing-getting together with friends and family to eat, drink, and make merry. Aromatic botanicals are traditionally a significant part of winter celebrations, from aromatic mulled wine to spicy gingerbread cookies.
Living Foods for Vibrant Health
There is a great difference between cooked food and raw food. Though cooked food provides the basic nutrients of starch, protein and fat, as well as minerals and some heat-resistant vitamins, it doesn't provide enzymes. Heat, when it rises above 48 degrees Celcius, kills enzymes.
There is a great difference between cooked food and raw food. Though cooked food provides the basic nutrients of starch, protein and fat, as well as minerals and some heat-resistant vitamins, it doesn't provide enzymes. Heat, when it rises above 48 degrees Celcius, kills enzymes.
Soothe Inflammation
Inflammation is associated with a wide range of chronic and acute diseases.
Inflammation is associated with a wide range of chronic and acute diseases.
Green Tea Time
Did you know that sipping a cup of green tea can help fight cancer, prevent gum disease, slow the aging process and aid fat loss?
Did you know that sipping a cup of green tea can help fight cancer, prevent gum disease, slow the aging process and aid fat loss?
Healthy Holiday Fun
This time of year is often filled with excesses: calories, spending, and parties.
This time of year is often filled with excesses: calories, spending, and parties.
Christel's Breakfast Drink
Yields one large glass of juice-sure to power you through the morning!
Yields one large glass of juice-sure to power you through the morning!
Persian Dughe
A cool and refreshing summer beverage to keep you out of a hot kitchen. It's full of friendly bacteria and helps prevent dehydration. Mint can be used as a digestive tonic and makes a fresh, clean addition to any beverage. Makes one liter.
A cool and refreshing summer beverage to keep you out of a hot kitchen. It's full of friendly bacteria and helps prevent dehydration. Mint can be used as a digestive tonic and makes a fresh, clean addition to any beverage. Makes one liter.
Sparkling Berry Punch
This refreshing punch is easy and fast to make. Place it in the fridge and you can have it throughout a hot summer's day to keep you cool. You can also substitute the mineral water with champagne, for special occasions. Fills one large punch bowl.
This refreshing punch is easy and fast to make. Place it in the fridge and you can have it throughout a hot summer's day to keep you cool. You can also substitute the mineral water with champagne, for special occasions. Fills one large punch bowl.
Spiced Apple Punch
Greet your guests with the wonderful Christmas aroma of cinnamon, cloves and anise. Makes four quarts (four litres).
Greet your guests with the wonderful Christmas aroma of cinnamon, cloves and anise. Makes four quarts (four litres).
Blueberry Smoothie
Katrina, my teenage granddaughter, loves to drink smoothies and helped me come up with this recipe. For the best flavour, use ripe bananas with sugar (brown) spots.
Katrina, my teenage granddaughter, loves to drink smoothies and helped me come up with this recipe. For the best flavour, use ripe bananas with sugar (brown) spots.
Mango Cocktail
A treat any time of day!
A treat any time of day!
Green Drink
Make your own living version of this popular food supplement.
Make your own living version of this popular food supplement.
Apple Juice Plus
A very refreshing juice!
A very refreshing juice!
Spring Cleanser
Helps combat sluggish metabolism, activates your vital organs and cleanses your blood.
Helps combat sluggish metabolism, activates your vital organs and cleanses your blood.
Delicious Oat Drink
This drink boosts energy-any time of day. Soaking makes oats more easily digestible for children and the elderly. For adults you may add a little ginger.
This drink boosts energy-any time of day. Soaking makes oats more easily digestible for children and the elderly. For adults you may add a little ginger.
Sip Yourself Well
Next to water, green tea is one of the most popular beverages consumed worldwide. It has been used medicinally for centuries in India and China to remedy headaches, body aches and pains, digestion, depression, detoxification, as an energizer, to enhance immunity, and to prolong life.
Next to water, green tea is one of the most popular beverages consumed worldwide. It has been used medicinally for centuries in India and China to remedy headaches, body aches and pains, digestion, depression, detoxification, as an energizer, to enhance immunity, and to prolong life.
New Roots Herbal
Peter Wilkes, founder and president of New Roots Herbal, is no newcomer to the natural health industry. In 1977, Wilkes founded Community Natural Foods; two years later, he launched a second company, Christmas Natural Foods, in Richmond, British Columbia..
Peter Wilkes, founder and president of New Roots Herbal, is no newcomer to the natural health industry. In 1977, Wilkes founded Community Natural Foods; two years later, he launched a second company, Christmas Natural Foods, in Richmond, British Columbia..
Shopping List for a Healthy Heart
Vitamin E (100 percent natural source mixed toco.
Vitamin E (100 percent natural source mixed toco.
Your Detox-Product Shopping List
From the car fumes we breathe to the pesticide residues on our foods, toxic contaminants are, sadly, a daily reality. Your local health food store is your best source of the wide range of natural foods, herbs, and supplements needed to support natural detoxification.
From the car fumes we breathe to the pesticide residues on our foods, toxic contaminants are, sadly, a daily reality. Your local health food store is your best source of the wide range of natural foods, herbs, and supplements needed to support natural detoxification.
Longevi-Tea
What if there was a magic potion that could lower the risk of a heart attack and stroke, reduce the rate of your arteries becoming clogged, lower your cholesterol, protect against several cancers, and potentially increase bone density? Well, there is! Tea f.
What if there was a magic potion that could lower the risk of a heart attack and stroke, reduce the rate of your arteries becoming clogged, lower your cholesterol, protect against several cancers, and potentially increase bone density? Well, there is! Tea f.
Green Tea
Buddhist monks originally brought green tea to Japan from China. It was quickly embraced by the Japanese as a soothing, calming drink and was rapidly found to have numerous health benefits. Today green tea is recognized around the world for its therapeutic properties.
Buddhist monks originally brought green tea to Japan from China. It was quickly embraced by the Japanese as a soothing, calming drink and was rapidly found to have numerous health benefits. Today green tea is recognized around the world for its therapeutic properties.
Nutrient-Rich Recipes
With hormones fluctuating monthly and additional changes happening over a lifetime, women can succumb to all kinds of food cravings in an effort to get required nutrients.
With hormones fluctuating monthly and additional changes happening over a lifetime, women can succumb to all kinds of food cravings in an effort to get required nutrients.
Summertime Is Tomato Time
Can you think of anything more delicious than biting into a juicy, sun-ripened tomato picked from the vine in your garden or on your balcony?
Can you think of anything more delicious than biting into a juicy, sun-ripened tomato picked from the vine in your garden or on your balcony?
Thirst-Quenching Tomato Drink
Tomatoes are a cooling food with a reputation for quenching thirst. Perfect for the summer heat!
Tomatoes are a cooling food with a reputation for quenching thirst. Perfect for the summer heat!
Raw Energy Drink
Your body requires vitamins, minerals, enzymes and calories to get you through the day. Fresh fruits and vegetables are an easy and delicious way to meet your body's needs.
Your body requires vitamins, minerals, enzymes and calories to get you through the day. Fresh fruits and vegetables are an easy and delicious way to meet your body's needs.
CBC Juice
Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable, related to broccoli, cauliflower, kale and brussels sprouts. Members of this family contain components known as sulforaphanes, which have gained a lot of attention lately as potential cancer fighters.
Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable, related to broccoli, cauliflower, kale and brussels sprouts. Members of this family contain components known as sulforaphanes, which have gained a lot of attention lately as potential cancer fighters.
Hot-Spiced Apple Juice
This fragrant holiday favourite contributes a delightfully welcoming aroma for when guests arrive. I like to use my crock-pot to slowly heat the juice, and then people can just help themselves with a ladle. This drink is a refreshing change from alcoholic beverages and pop at parties.
This fragrant holiday favourite contributes a delightfully welcoming aroma for when guests arrive. I like to use my crock-pot to slowly heat the juice, and then people can just help themselves with a ladle. This drink is a refreshing change from alcoholic beverages and pop at parties.
Best-Part-of-the-Day Power Juice
The ginger in this juice helps put a little pep in your step! Ginger is high in antioxidants and has been shown to be more potent than vitamin E. It helps fight cancer and is also a remedy for nausea. The garlic is also a potent ingredient, but you may want to reduce the amount used. Even half a clove will help boost immunity.
The ginger in this juice helps put a little pep in your step! Ginger is high in antioxidants and has been shown to be more potent than vitamin E. It helps fight cancer and is also a remedy for nausea. The garlic is also a potent ingredient, but you may want to reduce the amount used. Even half a clove will help boost immunity.
Cholesterol-Lowering Cinnamon Chai Tea
Chai tea drinks are increasingly popular, so it's no surprise that more and more people are starting to enjoy tea infused with spices. This recipe is based on Ayurvedic recommendations for heart health. Drink it morning and night.
Chai tea drinks are increasingly popular, so it's no surprise that more and more people are starting to enjoy tea infused with spices. This recipe is based on Ayurvedic recommendations for heart health. Drink it morning and night.
Quick Calcium Smoothie
This recipe is quick and easy and can be used as a meal replacement or as an additional drink to help gain weight. The molasses, soymilk, and sesame seeds all add valuable calcium, which is vital for those consuming fewer dairy products.
This recipe is quick and easy and can be used as a meal replacement or as an additional drink to help gain weight. The molasses, soymilk, and sesame seeds all add valuable calcium, which is vital for those consuming fewer dairy products.
Ginger Beer Green Tea
Green tea is the unfermented leaf of the Camellia sinensis plant. The leaves are dried right after picking and researchers believe that it has more powerful antioxidant activity because it is less processed (fermented) than black tea.
Green tea is the unfermented leaf of the Camellia sinensis plant. The leaves are dried right after picking and researchers believe that it has more powerful antioxidant activity because it is less processed (fermented) than black tea.
Pineapple and Mango Rooibos Bliss
We often forget that the benefits of beta carotenes aren't just in carrots, but are found in many orange and yellow fruits as well. Take mango and pineapple, for example, which are high in vitamin C, bioflavonoids, beta carotene, and minerals.
We often forget that the benefits of beta carotenes aren't just in carrots, but are found in many orange and yellow fruits as well. Take mango and pineapple, for example, which are high in vitamin C, bioflavonoids, beta carotene, and minerals.
Hear the Hemp Oil Buzz
My friends often ask me why I'm high on hemp. I respond by explaining the many nutritional merits of hemp foods. After suffering through their witty jokes about its distant cousin, marijuana, I pour emerald green hemp seed oil on their salad. One taste and they're hooked.
My friends often ask me why I'm high on hemp. I respond by explaining the many nutritional merits of hemp foods. After suffering through their witty jokes about its distant cousin, marijuana, I pour emerald green hemp seed oil on their salad. One taste and they're hooked.
Wine Klutz Recovery
You've invited friends and family to a special "do" at your place. The menu is planned, the table is set.
You've invited friends and family to a special "do" at your place. The menu is planned, the table is set.
Gentle Ginger
Drinking ginger root tea on these wintry days is like wrapping yourself in a down comforter. Its warming qualities are both gentle and thorough. Ginger root tea is so easy to make. Boil a few slices (two to ten, depending on how strong you want it to taste) of fresh ginger root in a few cups of water for one to three minutes, steep, and drink.
Drinking ginger root tea on these wintry days is like wrapping yourself in a down comforter. Its warming qualities are both gentle and thorough. Ginger root tea is so easy to make. Boil a few slices (two to ten, depending on how strong you want it to taste) of fresh ginger root in a few cups of water for one to three minutes, steep, and drink.
Move Over Has-Bean
Recently, while my friends and I were sharing a laugh over a cuppa java, I looked across the table at Amanda's cup and realized there was no ebony liquid in it. Instead, she was delicately sipping green tea. One of Amanda's jokes?
Recently, while my friends and I were sharing a laugh over a cuppa java, I looked across the table at Amanda's cup and realized there was no ebony liquid in it. Instead, she was delicately sipping green tea. One of Amanda's jokes?
Profile of Dr. Andrew Weil
Andrew Weil is definitely changing the face of medicine. His familiar, white-bearded face has beamed at us from the cover of TIME magazine twice in the last nine years, most recently last October when his new book, Healthy Aging (Knopf, 2005) hit the stands.
Andrew Weil is definitely changing the face of medicine. His familiar, white-bearded face has beamed at us from the cover of TIME magazine twice in the last nine years, most recently last October when his new book, Healthy Aging (Knopf, 2005) hit the stands.
Drinking for Thinking
Green tea, and other warm drinks such as yerba mate and rooibos tea, all boast health benefits, but the most important health benefit may be their ability to help us relax. Take some time to brew and sip the tea of your choice and enjoy not only a gentle attitude adjustment but also improved mental health.
Green tea, and other warm drinks such as yerba mate and rooibos tea, all boast health benefits, but the most important health benefit may be their ability to help us relax. Take some time to brew and sip the tea of your choice and enjoy not only a gentle attitude adjustment but also improved mental health.
Mango Rooibos Fruit Punch
Chill the tea, juice, and soda water before combining them in this delicious fruit punch.
Chill the tea, juice, and soda water before combining them in this delicious fruit punch.
Spice It Up!
With the safety of traditional anti-inflammatory medicines recently being questioned, many individuals are turning to natural supplements including ginger and turmeric for relief from pain, swelling, and inflammation.
With the safety of traditional anti-inflammatory medicines recently being questioned, many individuals are turning to natural supplements including ginger and turmeric for relief from pain, swelling, and inflammation.
Ginger Garlic Gourmet
Ginger and garlic are the dynamic duo of good health. Their medicinal properties have been recorded by diverse ancient cultures. Recent research studies praise them both as safe and effective natural remedies.
Ginger and garlic are the dynamic duo of good health. Their medicinal properties have been recorded by diverse ancient cultures. Recent research studies praise them both as safe and effective natural remedies.
Sweet Ginger Tea
This hot and sweet ginger tea will get your "chi life force energy flowing more freely.
This hot and sweet ginger tea will get your "chi life force energy flowing more freely.
Battle the bulge while you can!
Several recent studies point to the importance of shedding excess weight-and keeping it off-for optimal health and enjoyment of life.People who are overweight in middle age are more likely than their normal-weight peers to experience physical, emotional, and social problems when they grow old.
Several recent studies point to the importance of shedding excess weight-and keeping it off-for optimal health and enjoyment of life.People who are overweight in middle age are more likely than their normal-weight peers to experience physical, emotional, and social problems when they grow old.
Flora
Flora Health has been manufacturing and distributing organic health products since 1965 and is a recognized pioneer in its fiel.
Flora Health has been manufacturing and distributing organic health products since 1965 and is a recognized pioneer in its fiel.
Flora
One reason for Flora's continued success is the on-going commitment to innovation.
One reason for Flora's continued success is the on-going commitment to innovation.
Honeydew and Grape Rooibos Spritzer
If blended drinks such as margaritas are your thing, why not try this colourful, nutrient-rich, tasty alternative? It's great for Sunday brunches or after-work drinks with friends.
If blended drinks such as margaritas are your thing, why not try this colourful, nutrient-rich, tasty alternative? It's great for Sunday brunches or after-work drinks with friends.
Chilled Ginger Rooibos Delight
This delightful drink can be pre-prepared in batches and stored in the freezer or fridge. Add a dash of sparkling water for a refreshing pre-dinner drink, or serve it hot in winter.
This delightful drink can be pre-prepared in batches and stored in the freezer or fridge. Add a dash of sparkling water for a refreshing pre-dinner drink, or serve it hot in winter.
Pomegranate Punch
Try serving this punch in a martini glass at Father's Day breakfast. Let your dad know you love him by telling him about the health benefits of this colourful juice.
Try serving this punch in a martini glass at Father's Day breakfast. Let your dad know you love him by telling him about the health benefits of this colourful juice.
Green Lavender Mint Tea
This recipe offers a new way to enjoy green tea, infusing it with fresh flavour. Also try this recipe with a fine Earl Grey or other black tea.
This recipe offers a new way to enjoy green tea, infusing it with fresh flavour. Also try this recipe with a fine Earl Grey or other black tea.
Pineapple and Mango Rooibos Bliss
Get a powerful polyphenol punch by using tea in your smoothies. Prepare the rooibos ice cubes for this drink the day before you intend to serve it.
Get a powerful polyphenol punch by using tea in your smoothies. Prepare the rooibos ice cubes for this drink the day before you intend to serve it.
Watermelon Rooibos Frappe
Frozen gelato or fresh fruit sorbet adds sweetness to this delicious drink, but try freezing the yogourt as well to make a thicker, even creamier frappe.
Frozen gelato or fresh fruit sorbet adds sweetness to this delicious drink, but try freezing the yogourt as well to make a thicker, even creamier frappe.
Chai
Chai is a spicy milk tea originating in India. Combining the health benefits of cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and black tea, it packs an antioxidant wallop
Chai is a spicy milk tea originating in India. Combining the health benefits of cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and black tea, it packs an antioxidant wallop
Vij's Chai
In Hindi, "chai means simply a cup of tea with milk and sugar. There are so many variations that an entire book could be written on ways to make chai.
In Hindi, "chai means simply a cup of tea with milk and sugar. There are so many variations that an entire book could be written on ways to make chai.
Your New Beau-Tea Secret
Green tea is best known as a healthy drink, a wise alternative to coffee, and a superb choice for the daily dieter. You know it as a "power tea.
Green tea is best known as a healthy drink, a wise alternative to coffee, and a superb choice for the daily dieter. You know it as a "power tea.
Aai Smoothie
Rich in both fibres, this smoothie is a great way to get ground flaxseed into your diet. The probiotic yogourt also contributes to the health of your gastrointestinal tract.
Rich in both fibres, this smoothie is a great way to get ground flaxseed into your diet. The probiotic yogourt also contributes to the health of your gastrointestinal tract.
Rhubarb Lemonade
alive Readers' Recipes Contest Winner
alive Readers' Recipes Contest Winner
Blueberry Smoothie
For outstanding performance in taste and nutrition the Oscar goes to-blueberries! These sweet, blue treats are rightfully occupying preferred status on the nutritional red carpet. For getting health-enhancing antioxidant protection in your bowl, you can't do better than eating blueberries.
For outstanding performance in taste and nutrition the Oscar goes to-blueberries! These sweet, blue treats are rightfully occupying preferred status on the nutritional red carpet. For getting health-enhancing antioxidant protection in your bowl, you can't do better than eating blueberries.
Spice Up Your Holiday
'Tisn't just the season for sugar plums and candy canes. There are many more ways to spice up your holiday season, and the good news is that these spices can also jazz up your health quotient.
'Tisn't just the season for sugar plums and candy canes. There are many more ways to spice up your holiday season, and the good news is that these spices can also jazz up your health quotient.
Marrakech (Land of God) Martini
Combine all ingredients, shake (no ice), and strain into chilled martini glass.
Combine all ingredients, shake (no ice), and strain into chilled martini glass.
Kedros (Citrus) Cocktail
Simple syrup is a breeze to prepare. Dissolve two parts sugar in one part water for a sweetener in any cocktail.
Simple syrup is a breeze to prepare. Dissolve two parts sugar in one part water for a sweetener in any cocktail.
Weight-loss Aids
If you're like the majority of Canadians whose Day-Timers include notations such as "exercise every day, "drink more water, and "eat more salads, don't forget to add "research health supplements, because there are some great products that may help in shedding those extra post-holiday pounds.
If you're like the majority of Canadians whose Day-Timers include notations such as "exercise every day, "drink more water, and "eat more salads, don't forget to add "research health supplements, because there are some great products that may help in shedding those extra post-holiday pounds.
Chocolate chocolate everywhere
Chocolate has been catapulted from a little treat you buy at the corner store to an antioxidant superstar with health claims.
Chocolate has been catapulted from a little treat you buy at the corner store to an antioxidant superstar with health claims.
