HEALTHY SUMMER DRINKS IN RAMADAN

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During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims are required to give up from eating and drinking from dawn till sunset.

Ramadan has been falling in the summer for the past few years, so it is essential to stay hydrated and drink more after iftar and during suhoor.

We are sharing some of the traditional healthy & nutritious drinks that can keep you feeling refreshed throughout Ramadan         

WATERMELON LEMONADE:   

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Serves: 3-4

Calories: 106

INGREDIENTS

  • 5 cups cubed watermelon
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice – about 2 lemons
  • 3 tbsp. honey
  • 4 cups of water

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Cut watermelon into small cubes and place them in a high-speed blender.
  1. Add lemon juice and pulse until smooth.
  2. Add water & honey and combine again.
  3. Pour in pitcher or glass mason jars and store in the fridge.
  4. Allow to chill at least an hour and serve over ice.

FRESH WATERMELON CUCUMBER MINT JUICE:

 Prep Time: 10 minutes

Serves: 2

Calories: 115

INGREDIENTS

  • Half of the Large Watermelon, peeled + cubed
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled + diced
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh mint leaves
  • 2-3 cups fresh water
  • 1/2 cup organic pure cane sugar (I use Wholesome Sweets)
  • juice of a lemon

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. To start, combine the water and pure cane sugar (or honey) in a small pot and boil on medium-high heat, whisking until sugar fully dissolves.
  2. Remove sugar mixture from heat and add mint leaves to hot mixture and let everything steep for about 20-25 minutes, covered with a pot cover.
  3. Once sugar-mint mixture has fully infused in its flavor, add it to the blender along with the sliced watermelons, cucumber, and blend for about 2 minutes, at low speed.
  4. Add in lemon juice and blender for another 30 seconds. Strain juice into your prepared pitcher or mason jars.
  5. Chill juice in the refrigerator for about 2 hours or to serve immediately, add tons of ice to your prepared glass and top with a fresh mint leaf. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

PEACH GINGER ICED TEA:

Preparation time: 10minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 40 kcal

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 ripe peaches peeled, pitted and puréed in a blender
  • 4 cups steeped green tea use loose green tea leaves or tea bags
  • 2 tbsp very finely grated fresh ginger root
  • 2 tbsp honey

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Steep the tea leaves, using very hot, but not boiling water.
  2. Add the grated ginger to the tea right away.
  3. Pour the peach purée into a 1 quart Mason jar or pitcher, add the tea, and gently stir in the maple syrup or honey, a little at a time until you’ve reached the desired sweetness. Chill.
  4. Pour over ice cubes in a tall glass or pint jar and enjoy.

BLUEBERRY LIME CHIA DRINK

Preparation time: 15 minutes

 Serving:  2 cups

Calories: 98 kcal

INGREDIENTS

  • 2cups water
  • 1tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1cup (around 150g) fresh blueberries
  • Honey or syrup, or stevia(according to taste)
  • fresh lime
  • Ice cubes

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Put water in a large pitcher or shaker bottle. Add chia seeds and stir or shake. Allow chia seeds to soak for 10-15 minutes. Give it a good shake or stir occasionally. Refrigerate.
  2. To make blueberry syrup, mix blueberries in a blender. Add honey or syrup. Adjust sweetness to taste.
  3. Place 2 tablespoons of blueberry syrup in the glass and pour the well-chilled chia mixture.
  4. Add sliced lime and some ice cubes (if desired).

Benefits of these foods

Watermelon

  • Watermelon is mostly water, that is it consists of 92 % Water + 8% Nutrients.
  • It has a high amount of Citrulline, which creates a diuretic effect in the body (makes us pee a lot) hence helps in removing toxins from the body.
  • It’s high in dietary fiber, which means more roughage goes in the body, hence keeps your colon clean – so perfect for Colon Diet.
  • It’s Low in Sodium and High in Potassium, so great for kidney cleanse.
  • It contains Glutathione which is good for liver cleansing.

Cucumber                            

  • High in Water content, Nutrients& low in calories.
  • It is an Antioxidants, hence help the body fight free radicals.
  • High in Vitamin C
  • High in Magnesium
  • High in Beta-Carotenes for Healthy Skin and Eyes.

Mint

  • Mint helps to further reduce inflammation and works as a natural diuretic.
  • Many of its benefits are the same as above.

Lemon

  • Promotes hydration
  • Good source of vitamin C
  • Supports weight loss
  • Improves Skin quality
  • Aids digestion
  • Freshens breath
  • Helps prevent kidney stones

Peach

  • Promote healing
  • Helps your eyesight
  • Aids digestion
  • Helps to stay a healthy weight
  • Keep your bones healthy

Ginger

  • Reducing gas and improving digestion
  • Relieving Nausea
  • Easing a cold or flu
  • Relieving pain
  • Reducing inflammation
  • Supporting Cardiovascular health
  • Lowering Cancer Risk

Blue Berry

  • Low in calories, high in nutrients
  • Are an antioxidants
  • Blueberries Reduce DNA Damage, Which May Help Protect Against Aging and Cancer
  • Blueberries Protect Cholesterol in Your Blood From Becoming Damaged
  • Blueberries May Lower Blood Pressure
  • Blueberries May Help Prevent Heart Disease
  • Blueberries Can Help Maintain Brain Function and Improve Memory
  • May Help Fight Urinary Tract Infections
  • Blueberries May Reduce Muscle Damage After Strenuous Exercise

Chia Seeds

  • Chia Seeds Deliver a Massive Amount of Nutrients With Very Few Calories
  • Loaded With Antioxidants
  • Almost All The Carbs in Them Are Fiber
  • High in Quality Protein
  • High Fiber and Protein Content in Chia Seeds May Help You Lose Weight
  • High in Omega-3 Fatty Acids
  • Chia Seeds May Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease
  • They May Reduce Chronic Inflammation