Raw honey a good substitute?

[Dianyla]

As for the cranberry vs lemon in the energy drink - the original recommendation from the naturopath recommends lemon because of its alkalizing effect in the body, as well as the flavour. I don't know how cranberry compares to lemon, but if it is also a high PH juice, it should have a similar effect.

My understanding of cranberry juice (the straight stuff, not sweetened ) is that the bitter tannins acidify the urine and lubricate the urinary tract. That's why it's so great at killing UTIs. But I'm not sure it would be great for balancing pH.