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Eat Healthy Be Healthy !

With rising temperatures and health concerns all around, staying hydrated and building a strong immune system is of primary importance. My yoga guru, late Dr. Padmanabha Swamy always emphasized gut health— said it all begins from the gut so - keeping our system clean and flushing out toxins is the key to good health, by drinking plenty of water.

Since plain water can get monotonous, I like to switch things up with natural alternatives: fenugreek-soaked water, coriander-cumin infusions, chia seed elixirs, or chilled buttermilk with garlic, Cinnamon water, Turmeric Pepper water. Each brings its own health benefits while making hydration enjoyable.

To beat the heat everyone naturally reaches out cold drinks. But instead of sugary cold drinks I make my own summer coolers which have natural fructose! 

Earlier too I have shared quite a few on my Blog which you can revisit by clicking my link:

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Today, I’m sharing two easy, refreshing blends: Malta & Lemon Juice with Mint, and Mango with Lime & Malta—a delicious way to beat the heat while nourishing the body.

I had a surplus of Malta Orange, Mint, Mango and lime at home so experimented with them instead of eating them individually as it never finishes. While I have given the measurements, you could experiment as per your taste of sweet and sour!

Stay tuned for the recipes and let’s sip our way to wellness!

MALTA ORANGE + LIME + MINT & MANGO WITH LIME AND MALTA

Malta / Orange juice with mint and lime 

Ingredients 

• Malta Orange Juice -1 cup
• Lemon Juice - 1/4 cup to 1/3rd cup
• Mint leaves - 1/4 to 1/2 cup  
• Water -1 cup
• Sugar - 2 to 3 tablespoons (I avoid sugar, so I add less or sometimes don't). 
• Most may not like the taste without Sugar but those who have to avoid sugar the fructose in the fruits should be just fine .
• Malta Orange Peel - 1/4 to 1/2 cup 

• For Garnishing - Orange peel and few sprigs of mint leaves 

Method :

1. Boil water and sugar together and make a sugar syrup. Cool for a while.
   
   
2. Pour over the freshly washed mint leaves. (soak mint leaves in a little salted water for 5 minutes before using them as it cleans better).
   
   
3. Then add the Malta orange juice, the lime juice, and the orange peel and mix well.
   
   
4. Regarding the Peel - I didn't buy the readymade one and neither did I have the home made one. These invariably turn dark.
   
   So, I just put the half Malta rounds in the freezer for quite some time till they hardened and then I removed the pith which comes off easily.
   I cut them into small squares, or you could even peel them into curls. 
   
   
5. Once all ingredients are mixed, stir well and keep it covered at room temperature for an hour and then strain the juice and chill.
   
   
6. Garnish with a few sprigs of mint leaves and orange rind and serve chilled
   
   NB .I plan to make Powder out of the dried malta orange and use as a face mask -you could too.

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2.  Mango & Lime Juice with Malta Orange 

Ingredients 

• Malta Orange Juice - 2 Cups
  
  
• Lime Juice - 2 tablespoons (check the sourness first) Add 1 more teaspoon if you want a little lemony taste
  
  
• Mango Pulp: 1/4th to 1/2 cup (blended well in a mixie with little water) 
  
  
• Sugar - 1/4 to 1/2 cup (first put 1/4th cup and check the sweet, then add more if required)
  
  
• Ice Cubes as desired 
  
  
• Lemon wedges, Cherries for Garnishing 
  
  METHOD
  
  

1. Make a sugar syrup by boiling sugar and water together. Condense it to 3 tablespoons syrup.
   
   
2. Combine the Mango, Malta Orange and Lime Juice in a Glass. Add sugar syrup and stir.
   
   
3. Add Ice Cubes and mix well so that the sugar syrup blends in the juice.
   
   
4. Garnish with Lemon Wedges and cherries 

 CHEERS!

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Malta: Packed with Nutrients & Antioxidants, Vitamin C Malta is said to be good for skin health, vision, promotes Collagen, prevents constipation and hydrates our body

Lime: Source of Vitamin C is said to protect against infection such as common colds , supports immune system and helps in collagen.

Mango:  Source of Vitamin C, A & K - boosts immunity, eye health, bone health and  good for digestive health but eat in moderation 

Mint : Breath freshener, helps alleviate indigestion, nausea and bloating, can help in relieving sinus and respiratory issues ,

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Beauty Tips : The Indispensable Citrus Fruit- Lime, Orange

Drink plenty of lime juice because the ascorbic content of lime helps in the quicker healing of wounds, helps maintain your teeth, hair nails and complexion in good condition and guards you against catching cold. 

Beauty mask: Mix a tablespoon of Gram flour with one-fourth teaspoon of orange peel powder, one tablespoon of beaten curd and one teaspoon of olive oil.

Mix well and apply the paste to your face and neck. When the skin starts feeling a little dry then rub your face with your hands till it glows. Wash your face with warm water then with cold water. This removes blemishes and makes the skin soft and smooth.

 To improve a dull and greasy complexion : 

Mix 1/2 teaspoon of lime Juice with one teaspoon of cucumber juice and a few drops of rose water. Apply on the face and neck and leave on for 15 minutes then remove with water. 

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For keeping sore throats at bay  :  

With variants coming back and coughs increasing - Boil Powdered Cardamom seeds with Cinnamon. Add Salt when water boils. Filter and use the water for gargling.

Brings instant relief to the throat and acts as a preventive against further infection.

Look out for my next post of Salads