Beet Kvass

     I found this recipe in Nourishing Traditions. I try to do it once to twice a year. It is a good boost for the body.
     "This drink is valuable for its medicinal qualities and as a digestive aid. Beets are just loaded with nutrients. This is an excellent blood tonic, it promotes regularity, aids digestion, alkalizes the blood, cleanses the liver and is good treatment for kidney stones and other ailments. Beet Kvass can also be used in place of vinegar in salad dressings and as an addition to soups."- Nourishing Traditions.

Beet Kvass

3 medium or 2 large organic beets, peeled and chopped up coarsely
1/4 cup whey
1 tablespoon sea salt
Filtered water

1. Place beets, whey and salt in a 2-quart glass container.
2. Add filtered water to fill container. Stir well and cover securely.
3. Keep at room temperature for 2 days before transferring it to the refrigerator.
4. Drink 4-ounces in the mourning and in the evening.

* Do not use grated beets in the preparation of beet tonic. When grated, beets exude too much juice resulting in too rapid fermentation that favors the production of alcohol rather than lactic acid.