Reinvigorating juices

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!