We’re diving into one of the most overlooked—but surprisingly important—parts of family nutrition: drinks. In this final episode of our “What Can I Eat?” series, we’re talking about what’s really hydrating (spoiler: it’s not just water), why juice boxes aren’t the solution, and how ancestral wisdom can help us rethink what we offer our kids and ourselves to drink each day.
We chat about everything from raw milk and herbal teas to fermented beverages like water kefir and kombucha. You’ll hear practical tips, stories from our own families, and the deeper “why” behind nutrient-dense drinks. If you’ve ever wondered what’s actually worth sipping—or how to ditch the dye-filled sports drinks—this episode is packed with insight.
🥛 Topics Covered in This Episode:
✔️ Why water alone isn’t always hydrating
✔️ The importance of minerals—and how to add them back into your drinks ✔️ The dangers of reverse osmosis water (and how to remineralize it)
✔️ What’s wrong with juice boxes and flavored milks
✔️ Our thoughts on sports drinks, soda, and juicing trends
✔️ Why we love raw milk and what to look for in a farmer
✔️ Nutrient-dense drinks from fermented teas to herbal tonics
✔️ How ancestral cultures used drinks for health and hydration
✔️ Easy homemade beverage ideas to nourish your family
✔️ The surprising history of drinks (hint: water wasn’t always on the menu)
⏱️ Chapters for This Episode:
00:00 – Welcome Back & Series Recap
01:47 – What We're Drinking Today
06:58 – Why Water Alone Isn’t Always Enough
08:27 – Reverse Osmosis & Mineral-Depleted Water
10:48 – Juice, Sports Drinks & Pediatric Advice
17:12 – Our Take on the Juicing Craze
23:41 – Beverage History & Ancestral Wisdom
31:03 – Raw Milk, Kefir & Nutrient-Dense Drinks
36:47 – Kombucha, Water Kefir & Jun Tea
42:00 – Cordials, Fermented Lemonade & Backyard Tonics
46:15 – Mimosa Tree Tea & Natural Sleep Support
49:35 – Raw Liver Tonics & Pottinger’s Cats
52:14 – Practical Tips: What We’re Actually Making at Home
56:00 – Why Drinks Deserve More Attention
01:00:05 – Final Thoughts: Empowering Moms to Think Differently
01:04:10 – Sneak Peek: What’s Coming Next
🧠 More About This Series:
We first recorded a full “What CAN I Eat For…” series in 2022—covering breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, desserts, and drinks. Because these episodes hit home for so many moms, we’re re-recording them with fresh insight, updated tips, and a focus on grace and real-life application.
Previous Episodes in this Series:
What CAN I Eat for Breakfast?? https://youtu.be/lTyygkxH5JM
What CAN I Eat for Lunch?? https://youtu.be/OQgv2ztW1MM
What CAN I Eat for Dinner?? https://youtu.be/QSTr6igjXu8
What CAN I Eat for Desserts?? https://youtu.be/2NZ08OUGdVw
What CAN I Eat for Snacks?? https://youtu.be/BH8Z7otA0EQ
📚 Resources & Links Mentioned:
📍 Nourish the Littles courses: (https://nourishthelittles.com)
📍 Raw Milk Institute: (https://www.rawmilkinstitute.org)
📍 Favorite electrolytes: Baja Gold (no sweeteners)
📍 Nourish Kitchen (for fermented beverage recipes)
📍 Favorite nutrient-dense drinks: raw milk, beet kvass, water kefir, milk kefir, Jun tea, herbal infusions, fermented lemonades
✨ Featured Products & Brands:
Baja Gold (https://bajagold.com) | Liquid ocean minerals—clean, unsweetened electrolytes
Clean Kanteen (https://www.cleankanteen.com) | Durable water bottles we love
Crazy Water (Texas-based) | High-mineral water for real hydration
Raw Farm (https://www.rawfarmusa.com) | Christine’s favorite raw milk source
Nourish Kitchen (https://www.nourishkitchen.com) | Recipes for fermented oat drinks and more
✨ Support the Show!
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💬 Comment below: What’s your go-to hydrating drink for your family?
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