Inspired by: Herbal-fruit combinations in the Mediterranean Flavor: Sweet, aromatic, and bright Ingredients: Red or black grapes, thyme leaves, lemon zest Use: Cleanse-safe fruit dessert—never mix with fat
Inspired by: Sicilian granita and Spanish fruit helados Ingredients: Blended orange segments and berries (no sweeteners or fats) Use: Refreshing cleanse-day dessert
Inspired by: Sticky Levantine sweets like tamar hindi and malban Ingredients: Tamarind pulp, mashed dates, a hint of cinnamon Use: Tart-sweet, chewy refeed option
Inspired by: Fresh fruit plates served in Italy, Lebanon, and Spain Flavor: Juicy, bright, cooling Ingredients: Cubed melon, fresh mint Use: Morning cleanse-safe snack—never pair with fat
Inspired by: Greek and Turkish pumpkin sweets (kolokythopita, kabak tatlısı) Ingredients: Steamed pumpkin, cinnamon, drizzle of date water Use: Refeed dessert—warm and seasonal
Inspired by: Persian-influenced Mediterranean fruit pairings Flavor: Light, floral, subtly spiced Ingredients: Sliced pear, rosewater, cardamom Use: Cleanse-friendly fruit dessert—no fat
Inspired by: Mediterranean citrus custards and malabi Ingredients: Blended zucchini, lemon juice, vanilla bean, date paste (optional) Use: Creamy-textured refeed dessert
Inspired by: Traditional dried fig dishes from the Levant and southern Europe Ingredients: Steamed or soaked figs blended with mint and lemon Use: Refeed phase; fiber-rich and comforting
Inspired by: Turkish and Greek stewed fruits Flavor: Warm, fragrant, naturally sweet Ingredients: Apple, cinnamon, clove, lemon juice Use: Refeed dessert—no oils or nuts
Inspired by: North African makrout and Middle Eastern date pastries Ingredients: Medjool dates mashed with orange zest and a splash of orange blossom water Use: Refeed treat—avoid combining with fruit or fats early in the…
