Have you tried Kombucha? I am a late adopter on many levels and while I had heard of Kombucha, the thought of drinking a fermented, carbonated beverage didn’t appeal to me. Let me tell you why I decided to try it. In December of 2024 I had set some ambitious health goals for the current year - and one of those goals included ridding myself of an intestinal parasite that found me on a trip to tour the ruins of Teotihuacan. Kombucha was a solution suggested by one of my healthcare providers and this is what happened after one month of daily use…
Weight loss - I dropped 10 pounds in 4 weeks and have kept it off
Decreased inflammation - goodbye to swollen ankles and under eye puffiness
Improved gut health - the intestinal parasite was finally banished
Increased energy - mornings are already my favorite time of day and by extending my morning fast with a Kombucha blend I feel even more energized
After achieving these results so quickly I decided to incorporate Kombucha into my daily meal plan to maintain them…though I wanted a more affordable alternative that would also travel well.
The challenges I encountered with this beverage were that…
Kombucha is an expensive product, especially when purchasing single sized servings (I explored a variety of brands and flavors initially)
Glass containers require extra time and effort to follow responsible recycling practices (environmental health matters and my plant based meal plan allows me to reduce my carbon footprint)
Buying larger containers of Kombucha to reduce cost - take up extra space, and I have a tiny kitchen
Brew my own? Again…small space, time, and effort
Significant problem for me is the carbonation, I just don’t like it.
An Amazon search led me to a powdered version of Kombucha created by Essenzefruits. The cost is minimal - package prices vary from $14 - $18 for 30 servings and best of all…I control the added ingredients. The packages are compact and easily fit in a carry on. I have encountered no problems with TSA both locally and abroad (I took this product on a cruise to Canada and on an extended vacation to visit Tokyo this spring).
Curious and want to try it? The mixture blends easily in water alone and has been a delicious, refreshing addition to extend my morning fast. I continue to follow The Starch Solution and eat when I am hungry, dine until I am satisfied, and stop eating before I am stuffed. Check out my Kombucha recipe below…
