Supercharged Herbal Fire Cider Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Can fire cider help you lose weight? ›

But these days, many people turn to fire cider because they believe it will help them lose weight — mostly because of the belief that apple cider vinegar can curb your appetite and help your body burn fat. But there's just not enough evidence to show that it can do that.

Unpasteurized honey may contain bacteria and toxins that may be harmful to a fetus or young child. To be sure that fire cider is safe for them, people who are living with digestive or metabolic disorders, are pregnant, are nursing, or are taking medications should consult a doctor before consuming it.

After a five year battle, “fire cider” is free from trademark restrictions and is officially considered a generic term, which means no one can own it — it belongs to all of us, and all are free to make and sell fire cider as they chose.

The Herbal Academy's fire cider recipe uses fresh herbs, so we recommend refrigerating the final preparation and using it within 6 months. If you are using dried herbs, your fire cider can be stored in a cool, dark pantry for up to 1 year. However, if you have the space, refrigeration will keep it fresher for longer.

Drinking hot water alone is unlikely to lead to significant weight loss within just one month. While staying hydrated is important for overall health and can support weight management, the direct impact of drinking hot water on weight loss is limited.

Fire Cider is anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal, and it's a great decongestant. Fire Cider also supports digestion and is anti-inflammatory.

Because the drink can be made very spicy, it can cause discomfort in some people. To lessen the effects, add less spice to your fire cider recipe or dilute it with water. Another potential concern is how acidic fire cider is. Acidic drinks may damage tooth enamel and should be consumed in moderation.

Allicin has an affinity for the lungs and digestive tract so it is useful in the prevention and treatment of respiratory infections like colds, flus, sinusitis, and bronchitis and digestive infections that involve unwanted microorganisms.

The next year, Shire City fired back with a trademark infringement lawsuit against Blue, Langlier, and Wildflower School of Botanical Medicine director Nicole Telkes and sought a declaratory judgment to validate its ownership of the Fire Cider name.

Fire Cider Dosage

Take a shot of fire cider or 1-2 tablespoons daily for a potent punch of immune system support and increase that dosage to 3 times a day to use it as a natural remedy to help fight off common cold symptoms.

Can fire cider go bad? ›

It can be stored either at room temperature (just make sure it's in a cool, dark place away from the sun) or in the refrigerator. Fire cider should last about 6 months at room temperature and up to 1 year in the fridge. Before each use, give the fire cider a good shake.

How Long Does Homemade Fire Cider Last? Well, if you can keep from drinking it all right away, fire cider can last for up to 18 months in a cool, dark cupboard, but may darken over time. I like to use mine within 12 months, and create a fresh batch in the late summer/fall.

The strained pulp can be dehydrated and used as one heck of a spice mix, or used to make a second batch of fire cider. Just place the pulp back into the original jar and top with apple cider vinegar to restart the process.

Store the jar in a cold, dry place for one month and shake it a little each day. When ready, strain the vinegar and compost the scraps. Add the honey and whisk until it's well incorporated. Transfer the finished cider to a clean glass jar with an air tight lid and store in the refrigerator for up to a month.

Apple cider vinegar isn't likely to be effective for weight loss. Proponents of apple cider vinegar claim that it has numerous health benefits and that drinking a small amount or taking a supplement before meals helps curb appetite and burn fat. However, there's little scientific support for these claims.

The amount of apple cider vinegar used for weight loss is 1–2 tbsp (15-30 mL) per day, mixed with water. It is best to spread this out into 2–3 doses throughout the day, and it may be best to drink it before meals.