During summer, it is best to take fresh, cooling, natural juices to revitalize your body. Wai Lana’s book, “Favorite Juices,” features reinvigorating combinations of fruits. For more flavor, she adds ginger or spices like cinnamon to her concoctions.
Although many preparations require a juicer, using a blender yields thicker juice and more valuable nutrients. You may add water, milk or coconut water to make juice drinks even more appetizing.
Some energizing combinations, as suggested by Lana:
Papaya, mango, water or milk
Watermelon, ginger, water
Apples, pineapple, ginger, cinnamon, water
Cucumbers, apples, green grapes, water
Apples, banana, ginger, dates, cinnamon, water or milk
Watermelon, papaya, water
Pineapple, one-fourth cup of coconut milk
Pineapple, pears, calamansi, ginger, water
Pineapple, papaya, water, coconut milk
Pineapple, mango, banana, water, coconut milk
Papaya, cucumber, mint leaves, lemon and water
This summer, we have to be careful about falling victim to heatstroke or conditions related to dehydration. Drinking juices doesn’t just refresh—it can also be a life-saver!