Immune boosting kvass is a savoury and flavourful concoction that will make you feel super like you’re transforming into a superhero. It’s full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.And while kvass won’t help you fly or leap over tall buildings… it will give your immune system a huge boost. Toss in a few a few high-in-zinc pumpkin seeds and you’re ready for the cold and flu season!

Immune Boosting Kvass

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This recipe is for a drink that will make you feel amazing with the added vitamins, minerals, probiotics and antioxidants. It’s perfect for fighting a cold or as a sports drink.

Author: Emillie
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 3 cups 1x
Category: Beverage

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Ingredients

2 small beets washed and diced into cubes
1 inch of ginger washed and sliced in half
1 inch of turmeric washed and sliced in half
1 lemon cut into quarters
¼ cup of starter culture (see notes)
½ tbsp salt (non-iodized)
3 cups filtered water to cover (chlorine free)

Instructions

Sterilize a quart-sized jar, and fill it with the beet cubes, ginger and turmeric. Squeeze lemon wedges into the jar and then add them as well.
Dissolve the salt in ½ cup of water, pour over the beets with the starter, and add more water to cover.
Use a weight to keep the beets submerged, top with a lid, and allow to ferment somewhere cool for 3-7 days.
Store in the fridge and consume within 1 month.

Notes

I use the ginger bug as my starter, but you could also use kombucha, whey or a purchased starter.
If you can’t find fresh turmeric, just add a teaspoon of turmeric powder.
The kvass is quite salty, so dilute with water (50/50). Or dilute with juice and add 1/8 tsp powdered calcium magnesium for a sports drink alternative.

Keywords: healthy, probiotic, keto, paleo, whole 30, winter, fall, spring, flu, cold