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Super Tonics: 75 Adaptogen-Packed Recipes to Boost Immunity, Sleep, Beauty, and Wellness
Supercharge your self-care with 75 recipes for delicious health-promoting lattes, smoothies, tonics, elixirs, and snacks that will hit the spot any time of day.
So many of us suffer from exhaustion, anxiety, and irritability, or struggle with a challenged immune system and would benefit from being able to take our well-being into our own hands. While the interest in nature's powerful superfoods is becoming mainstream, the missing link for many is the ability to put the information into practice in our day-to-day lives.
Holistic nutritionist Meredith Youngson, founder of Lake & Oak Tea Co., improved her mental and physical health through the teas and drinks she concocted for herself. Now she offers readers the opportunity to take that same journey, empowering the wellness-curious to make elixirs at home that optimize health and aid in everything from boosting energy, immunity, and mental well-being to clearing skin, relieving stress, and improving sleep quality.
Super Tonics includes:
75 fresh and accessible recipes such as Clean Green Energy Tonic, Cucumber Mint Hydrator, and Wind-Me-Down Golden Mylka clever framework to design your perfect morning10 ways to feel good right now healthy strategies for getting better rest
Whether it's your first sip of green tea in the morning to help wake you up or the last sip of chamomile at the end of the day to usher you into a more restful night's sleep, these elixirs give comfort, nourishment, and pleasure.
So many of us suffer from exhaustion, anxiety, and irritability, or struggle with a challenged immune system and would benefit from being able to take our well-being into our own hands. While the interest in nature's powerful superfoods is becoming mainstream, the missing link for many is the ability to put the information into practice in our day-to-day lives.
Holistic nutritionist Meredith Youngson, founder of Lake & Oak Tea Co., improved her mental and physical health through the teas and drinks she concocted for herself. Now she offers readers the opportunity to take that same journey, empowering the wellness-curious to make elixirs at home that optimize health and aid in everything from boosting energy, immunity, and mental well-being to clearing skin, relieving stress, and improving sleep quality.
Super Tonics includes:
75 fresh and accessible recipes such as Clean Green Energy Tonic, Cucumber Mint Hydrator, and Wind-Me-Down Golden Mylka clever framework to design your perfect morning10 ways to feel good right now healthy strategies for getting better rest
Whether it's your first sip of green tea in the morning to help wake you up or the last sip of chamomile at the end of the day to usher you into a more restful night's sleep, these elixirs give comfort, nourishment, and pleasure.
Editorial Reviews
"Super Tonics leads us down the path to liquid nirvana! Full of creative, delicious, and nourishing drinks, all organized by the best time of day to enjoy them and the mood you're looking to cultivate, it's a truly inspirational guide."-Sarah Britton, creator of My New Roots
"I love Meredith's approach to creative lattes and smoothies, soothing teas, boosted coffees and matcha, and refreshing hydrators as well as the inclusion of decadent treats and satiating meals. All of this is touched by Meredith's creative flair and emphasis on developing full flavor. I'm a huge fan!"-Laura Wright, author of The First Mess Cookbook
"Super Tonics will not only fill your belly with deeply nutritious, intensely delicious, and vibrantly colorful tonics, elixirs, smoothies, lattes, and meals; it will also infuse you with self-compassion, self-care, and pride."-Tamara Green, author of The Living Kitchen
"I love Meredith's approach to creative lattes and smoothies, soothing teas, boosted coffees and matcha, and refreshing hydrators as well as the inclusion of decadent treats and satiating meals. All of this is touched by Meredith's creative flair and emphasis on developing full flavor. I'm a huge fan!"-Laura Wright, author of The First Mess Cookbook
"Super Tonics will not only fill your belly with deeply nutritious, intensely delicious, and vibrantly colorful tonics, elixirs, smoothies, lattes, and meals; it will also infuse you with self-compassion, self-care, and pride."-Tamara Green, author of The Living Kitchen
Short Excerpt Teaser
Introduction
Before we dig into all things tonics, let's get on the same page about the terms tonic and elixir. In this book, I use them interchangeably to describe nourishing, feel-good beverages.
Some dictionary definitions of the word tonic are "a medicinal substance taken to give a feeling of vigor or well-being" and "anything invigorating physically, mentally, or morally."
Elixir, on the other hand, is defined as "a particular type of medicinal solution."
Spilling the Tea on Tonics
Whether you are calling them tonics, elixirs, drinks, or magical potions, the recipes in this book are formulated with ingredients and techniques to taste delicious, make you feel amazing, and provide both instant and long-term benefits. You'll notice from the pretty array of glassware that we are focusing on beneficial beverages in the form of teas, lattes, plant milks, smoothies, infusions, and hydrating elixirs. To complement the delicious wellness drinks, you'll also find recipes for nourishing soups, grain bowls, salads, and power snacks to fuel your day.
The book is organized into sections by time of day, with tonics that will complement your daily rituals and patterns, whether it's your hectic morning commute (Get Up & Glow, page 53), your 3:00 p.m. slump (Good Vibes All Day, page 95), your evening chill time (Golden Hour, page 127), or getting ready for bed (Beauty Sleep, page 159).
Tonics & Self-Care
I believe there is a tonic to elevate every mood, lifestyle, or time of day. Whether you are juggling two jobs, starting a business, training for a marathon, or simply looking for more time to care for yourself, this book has a tonic to support you.
You'll find everything from recipes that take thirty seconds to whip up as you are heading out the door (like the Love Your Guts Spritzer, page 133) to others that involve a bit more time and patience to create (such as the Tulsi-Lavender Lemonade, page 163).
Alongside all the tasty elixirs, you'll find some of my tried-and-trusted tips for selfcare, mental health, and mindset sprinkled throughout the book. I like to think of tonics and self-care tools as puzzle pieces that fit together as part of our overall health and wellness.
In my own life and wellness routine, daily tonics are a consistent, grounding ritual that I use to help energize, de-stress, inspire, or ground myself. Whatever might be going on in my day, I look forward to taking care of my mind and body with a tonic.
My morning digestive tonic is more than a recipe; it also represents a time to slow down, check in with myself, and reflect. My daily Super Coffee (page 62) is loaded with things that prepare me mentally for whatever the day brings. The evening tonic I prepare-Chamomile Serenity CBD Latte (page 167)-helps me celebrate the little things (like getting through Monday!). As I sip slowly, my drink reminds me to connect to a more restful state and prepare for bedtime.
Life can move fast, and we tend to focus on the "doing" part of existence rather than the "being." Taking these moments throughout the day for yourself is an act of self-love that can bring positive impacts to every aspect of your life.
Why You Should Care About Self-Care
Self-care isn't selfish. I remind myself of this when pangs of guilt set in for taking the afternoon off work for a mental health date, for clearing my weekend for some me time, or for stacking my bookshelf with personal development books.
Self-care belongs to everyone. Marketing and social media can have us believing that taking care of ourselves means splurging on a vacation or indulging in an expensive smoothie bowl. But my most satisfying days of self-care don't involve time at the spa; rather, the satisfaction comes after setting boundaries in my relationships or doing little things that positively impact my mental health (like taking a walk in nature or having a phone-free evening).
My passion for self-care is rooted in the experiences I've had and the lessons I've learned on my mental health journey. As a young adult, the anxiety and depression I was struggling with for the first time left me feeling alienated, embarrassed, and unworthy. After reaching out to a therapist and speaking openly with friends and family, I began to explore ways I could feel empowered in my mental health and wellness. Developing a self-care routine has had a profound effect ...
Before we dig into all things tonics, let's get on the same page about the terms tonic and elixir. In this book, I use them interchangeably to describe nourishing, feel-good beverages.
Some dictionary definitions of the word tonic are "a medicinal substance taken to give a feeling of vigor or well-being" and "anything invigorating physically, mentally, or morally."
Elixir, on the other hand, is defined as "a particular type of medicinal solution."
Spilling the Tea on Tonics
Whether you are calling them tonics, elixirs, drinks, or magical potions, the recipes in this book are formulated with ingredients and techniques to taste delicious, make you feel amazing, and provide both instant and long-term benefits. You'll notice from the pretty array of glassware that we are focusing on beneficial beverages in the form of teas, lattes, plant milks, smoothies, infusions, and hydrating elixirs. To complement the delicious wellness drinks, you'll also find recipes for nourishing soups, grain bowls, salads, and power snacks to fuel your day.
The book is organized into sections by time of day, with tonics that will complement your daily rituals and patterns, whether it's your hectic morning commute (Get Up & Glow, page 53), your 3:00 p.m. slump (Good Vibes All Day, page 95), your evening chill time (Golden Hour, page 127), or getting ready for bed (Beauty Sleep, page 159).
Tonics & Self-Care
I believe there is a tonic to elevate every mood, lifestyle, or time of day. Whether you are juggling two jobs, starting a business, training for a marathon, or simply looking for more time to care for yourself, this book has a tonic to support you.
You'll find everything from recipes that take thirty seconds to whip up as you are heading out the door (like the Love Your Guts Spritzer, page 133) to others that involve a bit more time and patience to create (such as the Tulsi-Lavender Lemonade, page 163).
Alongside all the tasty elixirs, you'll find some of my tried-and-trusted tips for selfcare, mental health, and mindset sprinkled throughout the book. I like to think of tonics and self-care tools as puzzle pieces that fit together as part of our overall health and wellness.
In my own life and wellness routine, daily tonics are a consistent, grounding ritual that I use to help energize, de-stress, inspire, or ground myself. Whatever might be going on in my day, I look forward to taking care of my mind and body with a tonic.
My morning digestive tonic is more than a recipe; it also represents a time to slow down, check in with myself, and reflect. My daily Super Coffee (page 62) is loaded with things that prepare me mentally for whatever the day brings. The evening tonic I prepare-Chamomile Serenity CBD Latte (page 167)-helps me celebrate the little things (like getting through Monday!). As I sip slowly, my drink reminds me to connect to a more restful state and prepare for bedtime.
Life can move fast, and we tend to focus on the "doing" part of existence rather than the "being." Taking these moments throughout the day for yourself is an act of self-love that can bring positive impacts to every aspect of your life.
Why You Should Care About Self-Care
Self-care isn't selfish. I remind myself of this when pangs of guilt set in for taking the afternoon off work for a mental health date, for clearing my weekend for some me time, or for stacking my bookshelf with personal development books.
Self-care belongs to everyone. Marketing and social media can have us believing that taking care of ourselves means splurging on a vacation or indulging in an expensive smoothie bowl. But my most satisfying days of self-care don't involve time at the spa; rather, the satisfaction comes after setting boundaries in my relationships or doing little things that positively impact my mental health (like taking a walk in nature or having a phone-free evening).
My passion for self-care is rooted in the experiences I've had and the lessons I've learned on my mental health journey. As a young adult, the anxiety and depression I was struggling with for the first time left me feeling alienated, embarrassed, and unworthy. After reaching out to a therapist and speaking openly with friends and family, I began to explore ways I could feel empowered in my mental health and wellness. Developing a self-care routine has had a profound effect ...
