Spiced Apple Cider

Apple cider is a favorite beverage for many, and it's not hard to understand why. With the sweet, familiar flavor of apples and delicious, warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, apple cider brings comfort in a cup.

Apple cider is a great digestive aid and is very soothing to the digestive tract sipped before or after a meal. It also helps to reduce stress damage and keep the body energized and active. Cloves and ginger are especially good for warding off respiratory ailments and any cold or flu symptoms. They also helper relieve headaches, nausea, muscle spasms, tension, & nerve pain. Cinnamon is very good for reducing inflammation in the body making it helpful for people with autoimmune disorders such as fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Cinnamon also has the amazing ability to stop yeast infections, candida, and menstrual cramps. Star anise is highly beneficial in the treatment of asthma, bronchitis, rheumatism, back pain, shingles, herpes, halitosis, and sinus infections. It is also commonly used as a digestive aid and can help to relieve gas, constipation, cramping, bloating, heartburn, and indigestion.

Spiced Apple Cider

Ingredients:
8 cups apple cider/juice (make or buy organic if possible)
4 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
1/3 tsp ground nutmeg
1 star anise
1 inch piece fresh ginger
1 orange, cut into slices
1/4 cup cranberries

Directions:
Simmer the cider, whole cloves, ginger, nutmeg, star anise, and orange slices in a pot for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain the cider, top with fresh orange & apple slices & cranberries and serve to enjoy.

Once made, the spiced apple cider can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week and served cold, if desired.