Lotus Root Chips (Oil-Free Baked Version)
Inspired by: Chinese and Japanese lotus snacks Ingredients: Thin-sliced lotus root, baked (no oil), seasoned with garlic powder and lemon Use: Crunchy veggie chip alternative Note: Only in refeed window
Cucumber Spears with Lemon & Chili
Inspired by: Thai and Indian street cucumbers Flavor: Cool, zesty, mildly spicy Ingredients: Fresh cucumber, lemon juice, chili flakes Use: Cleansing-safe and hydrating
Crispy Seaweed Sheets (No Oil or Additives)
Inspired by: Korean gim, Japanese nori Ingredients: Plain roasted seaweed, no salt or oil Use: Light, savory mineral-rich snack Optional: Pair with cucumber or raw veggies
Steamed or Roasted Sweet Potato Slices
Inspired by: Japanese yaki imo (roasted sweet potato), Korean goguma Flavor: Naturally sweet, filling Use: Afternoon snack or refeed Note: Avoid pairing with fruit or fat
Sea Buckthorn Elixir (Highly Nutrient-Dense)
Origin: Finland, Norway, Baltic coast Flavor: Bright, tangy, citrus-like Ingredients: Pure sea buckthorn pulp + lemon + water Optional: Date water or apple for balance (in refeed) Use: Powerful immune-supportive drink—avoid in early fasted hours
Rhubarb-Lime Cooler (No Sugar)
Origin: Scandinavia, UK Flavor: Tart and slightly sweet Ingredients: Stewed rhubarb + lime juice + water Optional: Light date water post-fast Use: Unique refeed option for warm weather
Carrot-Ginger Juice
Origin: Modern Nordic wellness interpretations of root-based drinks Flavor: Sweet, earthy, lightly spicy Ingredients: Fresh carrot juice + ginger + lemon Use: Refeed juice—great for cold climates and inflammation
Chamomile-Lemon Tea
Origin: Northern and Central Europe Flavor: Calming, floral, citrusy Ingredients: Dried chamomile flowers + lemon juice or zest Use: Great as an evening wind-down beverage
Raw Pear & Fennel Juice
Origin: Northern Germany & UK herbal traditions Flavor: Sweet, licorice-like Ingredients: Fresh ripe pear, fennel bulb or seed, lemon juice Use: Refeed-only fruit drink—avoid mixing with fat
Nettle Tea (Caffeine-Free Herbal Infusion)
Origin: UK, Germany, Scandinavia Flavor: Earthy, green, mineral-rich Ingredients: Dried or fresh nettle leaves steeped in hot water Use: Detox support, especially for kidneys and joints