Grapefruit-Mint Spritz (Still or Sparkling Water Base)
Origin: Spain, Italy Flavor: Bitter-sweet, citrusy Ingredients: Fresh grapefruit juice, mint, spring water Use: Refeed-friendly refreshment; avoid if consuming fats
Wild Fennel Seed Tea
Origin: Italy, Greece, Turkey Flavor: Mildly sweet, anise-like Ingredients: Crushed fennel seeds steeped in warm water Use: Great for digestion and bloat; soothing after meals
Watermelon-Mint Refresher
Origin: Greece, Spain, Egypt Flavor: Sweet, fresh, hydrating Ingredients: Blended watermelon, mint, lemon juice Use: Excellent post-rehydration or fruit-based refeed drink Note: Avoid pairing with fats
Carob-Cinnamon Tonic
Origin: Cyprus, Crete, Lebanon Flavor: Earthy, sweet, spiced Ingredients: Carob powder, warm water, cinnamon stick Use: Natural sweet craving helper in afternoon/evening Note: Carob is caffeine-free and grain-free, unlike chocolate
Fresh Pomegranate Juice (Unsweetened, Raw)
Origin: Mediterranean Basin (Turkey, Lebanon, Israel, Greece) Flavor: Tart-sweet, deep red Ingredients: Just juiced pomegranate seeds Use: Rehydration or refeed drink; avoid combining with fats or consuming during morning detox
Fig Leaf Infusion (Caffeine-Free)
Origin: Southern Europe & Turkey Flavor: Nutty, green, slightly creamy Ingredients: Dried fig leaves steeped in warm water Use: Herbal infusion said to support blood sugar regulation
Cucumber-Citrus Cooler
Origin: Mediterranean spa and beach culture Flavor: Crisp, lightly tart Ingredients: Cucumber juice + lemon juice + water + mint Use: Ideal for mid-morning hydration or raw snack pairing
Rosewater Elixir
Origin: Turkey, Lebanon, Iran (spills into Mediterranean) Flavor: Floral, slightly sweet Ingredients: Food-grade rosewater + spring water + optional lemon juice Use: Cooling, aromatic, great for hydration Optional: Add date water for sweetness after fasting
Orange Blossom Water Infusion
Origin: Morocco, Tunisia, Southern France Flavor: Floral, delicate Ingredients: A few drops of 100% pure orange blossom water in spring water Use: Uplifting, calming herbal drink Note: Avoid commercial products with preservatives
Lemon-Mint Water
Origin: Greece, Lebanon, Morocco Flavor: Bright, cooling Ingredients: Fresh lemon juice + crushed mint leaves in spring water Use: Morning detox drink or refreshing afternoon beverage Optional: Add cucumber slices or raw honey substitute after…