Rosewater-Cucumber Cooler
Origin: Persia/Iran & Levant Flavor: Floral, hydrating Ingredients: Rosewater, cucumber juice, lemon juice, spring water Use: Midday or refeed hydration, refreshing and skin-loving
Sahlab-Inspired Drink (Grain-Free, Dairy-Free)
Origin: Turkey, Egypt, Levant Flavor: Creamy, floral, warm Compliant Version Ingredients: Steamed cauliflower or coconut meat (in PM), rosewater, cinnamon, date water Use: Comfort drink for cold evenings Note: Save for after the detox window…
Jallab-Inspired Date Drink (Clean Version)
Origin: Syria, Lebanon, Palestine Traditional: Usually contains grape molasses and rosewater Compliant Version: Medjool dates soaked in water + a touch of rosewater (no molasses or syrup) Use: Refeed drink only; naturally sweet and grounding…
Mint-Lemon Water
Origin: Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt Flavor: Bright, refreshing Ingredients: Fresh lemon juice, crushed mint leaves, spring water Use: Morning hydration, digestive boost, or a cooling afternoon refresher
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