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

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