CBD Cherry & Kombucha Mocktail
Serves
Cherry brings a tangy-sweet flavor that makes this drink pop, but feel free to play
around with other fruit juice mixers.¼ cup cherry juice
Tbs. freshly squeezed lemon juice
¼ tsp. CBD oil
½ cup plain kombucha (we used GT’s Living Foods Raspberry Rush Organic
Kombucha)In a medium-sized serving glass, combine cherry juice, lemon juice, and CBD oil.
Stir to combine. Fill glass with ice, and top with kombucha, giving everything another
final stir. Garnish with fresh cherries, and enjoy.Per serving: cal; g prot; g total fat ( g sat fat); g carb; mg chol; mg sod;
g fiber;
g sugarRecipe adapted from The CBD Kitchen by Leah Vanderveldt (Ryland Peters & Small, )PHOTOGRAPHY: PORNCHAI MITTONGTARE; FOOD STYLING: CLAIRE STANCER; PROP STYLIST: ROBIN TURKJULY (^) • 13
I love the taste of cacao, too, of course. I try
to use flavor to my advantage in all these
recipes because I do want to try to diminish
the strong taste and smell of CBD.
Speaking of flavorful, why is your CBD
Turmeric Latte—which includes plant-
based milk, coconut butter, and agave
syrup—recommended for nighttime?
You could have it anytime, but the double
anti-inflammatory action from the CBD
and the turmeric (and cinnamon and
cardamom too!) can be extra calming in
the evening and helpful for prepping your
body for rest.
What are some other foods in your
recipes that help fight inflammation?
Beetroot/beets, featured in my Beet Berry
Smoothie, are great anti-inflammatories
and are particularly great post-workout for
muscle recovery. And my Leek & Courgette
Soup is packed with green vegetables and
powerful herbs like kale, parsley, basil,
and courgette—so you’re getting a bunch
of alkalizing, anti-inflammatory ingredi-
ents in one go.
Which summer CBD recipes do you
recommend for beginners?
Start with a couple of single-serve recipes
to see how you like it. Smoothies are great
for this. The CBD Green Strawberry Smoothie
is a go-to for me. The Avocado Toast is an
easy single-serve recipe too. For something
refreshing, I like the CBD Pomegranate
& Kombucha Mocktail (see recipe, right).
I love pomegranate in this, but you can
mix this up with your favorite fruit juice.
[Editor’s note: We used cherry juice.]
What is your favorite everyday
herbal infusion?
It’s a toss-up between the Green Vitamins
& Minerals Infusion or the Anti-Anxiety
Infusion. The Green Vitamins & Minerals is
so simple and nourishing with nettles and
peppermint. And the Anti-Anxiety Infusion
is beautifully calming. It includes lemon
balm, which is my favorite herb for a gentle
soothing of the nerves.
PORTRAIT PHOTO CREDIT: © MICHELLE FIDMANChris Mann^ is a wellness and fitness writer, natural health brand storyteller, entertainment author and journalist, and digital-content producer (ChrisMann.tv).
How do you make a CBD
anti-inflammatory face mask?
I made my mine with honey, cinnamon,
and CBD. Cinnamon is an additional
anti-inflammatory and acts as a gentle
exfoliant. It’s meant to be mixed together
right before you apply it. You can combine
these ingredients in a small bowl,
or I sometimes just do it in the palm
of my hand.
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