This is a feel-good drink: nutritious, healthy, and life-enhancing. It contains antioxidant-rich fruits and coconut water. Add yogurt instead of coconut water to make a smoothie.
Author: chefalice
Traditionally, South American yerba mate is served in a gourd cup, sipped through a bombilla straw, and passed from guest to guest. Here is an easy iced version with a little zing from ginger and honey.
Grapes and melons have a high water content, so they provide few calories but significant nutrients.
Vibrant green and silky, this quick-to-make recipe celebrates the flavors of summer. Homemade stock is a good source of protein and niacin, a B vitamin that helps our nerves to function.
This is a beneficial tonic, especially in the winter. Red kuri squash supplies anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, while ginger can improve digestion. Grapefruit helps ward off colds and celery helps detoxify the body.
This purée requires young leaves, so is best prepared in late spring. Add 1–2 teaspoons to boiling or chilled water.
Kiwis are nutrient-dense, offering good nutrition for few calories. Pears are also very low in calories, and a good source of minerals.
Aromatic sage has a powerful flavor that combines with sweet figs in this Italian summer tea.
The raspberries create a beautiful shade of coral, while the verbena is calming, soothing, and a natural tonic that aids digestion. The lemon flavor is tangy but not acidic.
Cacao nibs are slightly bitter in their raw form, but full of antioxidants, while roasted chicory, long used as a coffee substitute, helps remove toxins from the body and aids digestion. Their combined goodness makes for a potent drink.