The Jake's Journal

Jake's organic ginger juice health benefits

Wellness, ginger know-how, recipes, and real stories from the people behind every bottle.

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Tryg's daughters, Kiera, Lizzie and Christiana in Mexico where Jake's lived much of his life.

What Makes the Best Ginger Juice? A Guide for Smart Shoppers

When my three daughters were growing up, I constantly reminded them to "look both ways." Not just when crossing the street. Look both ways before choosing friends. Before making major decisions. Before spending mone...

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Jake and family in sailboat always bring Jake's StrongGinger organic ginger juice for nausea

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Tryg JacobsonAug 12, 2023

Life Lessons I Learned Sailing with My Father

I was seven. And it was a cold, yet sunny spring morning in 1963 when my father, "Jake" my sister Kris and I drove o...

A 4oz bottle of Jake's StrongGinger organic ginger juice on a bowl of cereal

Tryg JacobsonAug 08, 2023

A High-Protein Breakfast Idea: Skip the Milk and Pour on the Ginger Juice

I've been a self-proclaimed "cereal killer" for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I loved all the classics—Cocoa P...

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Tryg JacobsonAug 02, 2023

Why I Love Supporting Small Food Businesses

Lisa Steinkamp, of Spark and Honey, in Boulder, Colorado makes a wonderful shortbread granola from only fresh organic...

Portrait of Jake in his black shirt and straw hat beneath a stone arch.

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Tryg JacobsonJul 29, 2020

How Ginger Became Part of My Daily Wellness Routine

Sometimes life's most important discoveries begin with a challenge. Many years ago, I struggled with frequent acid re...