Introducing Kombucha

This is Kombucha.  It's become quite the craze in the world of the hippies and well, apparently Lindsay Lohan.

Okay, enough with the jokes.  I promise.


Kombucha really is a wonder drink.  In a world where pop(or soda as some of you call it) is running rampant, Kombucha has the ability to save us all from ourselves.  When I talk to people who are addicted to pop, they typically tell me that they are mainly addicted to the carbonation.  I get a craving for a good Diet Pepsi now and again.  Kombucha can be a great way to fulfill your craving for carbonation, but also get the following benefits that Diet Pepsi most certainly can't contend with:


Probiotics – healthy bacteria
Alkalize the body – balances internal pH
Detoxify the liver – happy liver = happy mood
Increase metabolism – rev your internal engine
Improve digestion – keep your system moving
Rebuild connective tissue – helps with arthritis, gout, asthma, rheumatism
Cancer prevention
Alleviate constipation
Boost energy – helps with chronic fatigue
Reduce blood pressure
Relieve headaches & migraines
Reduce kidney stones
High in antioxidants – destroy free-radicals that cause cancer
Improve eyesight
Speed healing of ulcers – kills h.pylori on contact
Help clear up candida & yeast infections
Aids in healthy cell regeneration
Lower glucose levels – prevents spiking from eating

Kombucha tastes kind of like a mix of apple cider and sparkling wine.  It comes in many different flavors, the asian pear and ginger is my favorite so far.  Kombucha is made through a natural fermentation process.  Kombucha can be bought in a filtered form or raw.  Raw is best and will provide more health benefits, but either are great.  Consider buying a glass of Kombucha next time the craving hits, instead of that Coke.