ACV Gingeraid Recipe with Variations

In both a recent A Dietitian’s Journey entry (Food as Medicine – dramatically lower blood sugar) and an academic article (Food as Medicine to Lower Blood Glucose – scientific support), I discussed the use of- and scientific basis for consuming beverages containing apple cider vinegar, ginger, turmeric root, and kombucha in lowering blood sugar levels. In this post, I provide the recipe for “ACV Gingeraid” along with the different variations mentioned in the above-mentioned articles.

These beverages are most effective in lowering blood glucose when drunk immediately after a meal containing carbohydrates and nightly, before bed.

NOTE: Given the possibility of these ordinary foods resulting in a dramatic drop in blood sugar, if you are taking any medication, especially for controlling high blood sugar, check with your doctor before adding any of these foods to your diet.

ACV Gingeraid – basic recipe

1 litre water, carbonated (or use Club Soda/Seltzer)

2 tsp apple cider vinegar, unpasteurized, unfiltered

1 tsp ginger root, washed, peeled, freshly grated

In a 1 litre of carbonated water (Club Soda/Seltzer), add 2 tsp of unpasteurized, unfiltered apple cider vinegar such as Braggs®. Allen’s® also makes one, but read the labels carefully, as their regular apple cider vinegar is pasteurized and hence does not contain the “mother”, or culture. Using a very fine grater, grate a 1″ x 1″ knob of washed and peeled ginger root and add it to the acidulated water. Cover tightly and chill if desired, before drinking or drink at room temperature.

Turmeric ACV Gingeraid

1 litre water, carbonated (or use Club Soda/Seltzer)

2 tsp apple cider vinegar, unpasteurized, unfiltered

1 tsp ginger root, washed, peeled, freshly grated

1/2 tsp turmeric root, peeled, freshly grated

1/8 tsp black pepper corns, freshly ground

In a 1 litre of carbonated water (Club Soda/Seltzer), add 2 tsp of unpasteurized, unfiltered apple cider vinegar such as Braggs® or Allen’s® unpasteurized. Using a very fine grater, grate a 1″ x 1″ knob of washed and peeled ginger root and add it to the acidulated water. Using a polyethylene kitchen glove or plastic sandwich bag on the hand holding the turmeric root, on the same grater, grate a 1/2″ by 1/2″ piece of turmeric root and add it to the Gingeraid. Add a few grindings of freshly ground black pepper (increases bioavailability of turmeric, due to it containing piperine). Cover tightly and chill if desired, before drinking or drink at room temperature.

Kombucha – ACV Gingeraid

1/2 litre water, carbonated (or use Club Soda/Seltzer)

1/2 liter Kombucha

2 tsp apple cider vinegar, unpasteurized, unfiltered

1 tsp ginger root, washed, peeled, freshly grated

In a 1 litre bottle suitable for carbonated drinks, add the carbonated water (Club Soda/Seltzer) and Kombucha (any flavour). Be sure to choose brands with as few carbohydrates as possible, or brew your own using a low sugar recipe.

To this mixture, add 2 tsp of unpasteurized, unfiltered apple cider vinegar such as Braggs® or Allen’s® unpasteurized.

Using a very fine grater, grate a 1″ x 1″ knob of washed and peeled ginger root and add it to the acidulated water.

Cover tightly and chill if desired, before drinking or drink at room temperature.

By changing the fruit that the second fermentation of Kombucha is made with, the flavour changes substantially. The fructose in the fruit is largely consumed by the acetic acid bacteria during the second fermentation.

Turmeric Kombucha – ACV Gingeraid

1/2 litre water, carbonated (or use Club Soda/Seltzer)

1/2 liter Kombucha

2 tsp apple cider vinegar, unpasteurized, unfiltered

1 tsp ginger root, washed, peeled, freshly grated

1/2 tsp turmeric root, peeled, freshly grated

1/8 tsp black pepper corns, freshly ground

To this mixture, add 2 tsp of unpasteurized, unfiltered apple cider vinegar such as Braggs® or Allen’s® unpasteurized.

Using a very fine grater, grate a 1″ x 1″ knob of washed and peeled ginger root and add it to the acidulated water. Using a polyethylene kitchen glove or plastic sandwich bag on the hand holding the turmeric root, on the same grater, grate a 1/2″ by 1/2″ piece of turmeric root and add it to the Gingeraid. Add a few grindings of freshly ground black pepper (for the piperine, see above)

Cover tightly and chill if desired, before drinking or drink at room temperature.

Enjoy!

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