Traditional: Made with rice, sugar, milk Compliant Version: Blended zucchini + cinnamon + vanilla bean + date water (no grains or dairy) Flavor: Sweet, creamy, spiced Use: Refeed-friendly treat, afternoon only (contains fat if made…
Origin: Coastal Latin America, Caribbean Flavor: Naturally sweet and mineral-rich Ingredients: Young coconut water only—no additives Use: Excellent for rehydration after fasting or heat exposure
Origin: Mexico Flavor: Light, sweet, hydrating Ingredients: Blended fresh fruit (e.g., watermelon, cucumber, papaya, cantaloupe) + water + lime juice Use: Only during fruit-only cleansing window (no fats!) No added sugars or syrups
Origin: Mexico, Central America, Caribbean Flavor: Tart, floral, refreshing Ingredients: Dried hibiscus petals + water + optional lemon juice + optional date water (for sweetness) Use: Morning or afternoon detox hydration Avoid: Commercial versions with…
Origin: Gulf Region Flavor: Sweet, spiced Ingredients: Soaked dates, ground nutmeg, water Use: Evening indulgence during refeed period Note: Do not pair with fat or drink during morning detox
Origin: Yemen, Palestine (common herbal combo) Flavor: Warm, tangy, herbaceous Ingredients: Fresh ginger slices, lemon juice, crushed coriander seeds Use: Digestive support, immune boost
Origin: Egypt, Syria, Iran (Erq Sous) Flavor: Naturally sweet, earthy Ingredients: Dried licorice root steeped in hot water Use: Soothes throat, balances electrolytes Caution: Avoid if sensitive to blood pressure changes
Origin: Levant & Arabian Gulf Flavor: Warming, spiced, slightly sweet Ingredients: Cinnamon stick, whole cloves, hot water Use: Great for digestion, circulation, or soothing after meals
Origin: Arabian Peninsula Flavor: Sweet, spiced Ingredients: Soaked Medjool dates blended with water, cardamom, and a pinch of cinnamon Use: Calming evening drink, or natural dessert-like hydration Note: Refeed only (not for cleansing hours)
Origin: Iraq, Egypt Traditional: Made with tamarind paste, sugar, sometimes fermented Compliant Version: Pure tamarind pulp (no additives) + lemon juice + spring water Use: Tart, mineral-rich electrolyte-style drink
