Contents:
- Medical Video: What to Eat to End a Fast | Fasting & Cleanses
- The choice of iftar drinks is both refreshing and healthy
- 1. Mint watermelon soda
- 2. Cucumber, apple and spinach juice
- 3. Orange juice, pineapple and banana
- 4. Watermelon lemonade
- 5. Almond Banana Smoothie
Medical Video: What to Eat to End a Fast | Fasting & Cleanses
Fruit ice is one of the most popular iftar drinks. A mixture of various kinds of fruit with milk sauce and syrup is indeed a refreshing meal for breaking the fast. Unfortunately, the fruit ice is not as healthy as you think. Additional milk, syrup and white sugar make this one drink very high in sugar, so it is not good for your health.
If you are bored with just that fruit ice, a variety of choices of iftar drinks below might be your healthy inspiration.
The choice of iftar drinks is both refreshing and healthy
1. Mint watermelon soda
A mixture of watermelon, cucumber, lime juice, and mint leaves are the right mix to be used as an iftar drink. Water and electrolytes in watermelon can help you restore lost body fluids after a day of fasting. While high potassium cucumber is good for lowering blood pressure.
How to make this drink is similar to infused water. Cut all ingredients into smaller pieces. Then mix all ingredients into a container filled with water. Let stand overnight in the refrigerator. You can also add 1 teaspoon of honey to give a natural sweetness.
The combination of the sweet taste of watermelon and sour fruit from lime can restore your energy after a day of fasting.
2. Cucumber, apple and spinach juice
Cancel your fast with a cup of this natural fruit juice from a mixture of cucumbers, apples and spinach. All three ingredients contain many nutrients, including vitamins and minerals that are good for the body.
To make it, prepare one medium-sized cucumber, green apple, spinach, celery, chia seed, mint leaf, and lime juice. Blend all the ingredients using a blender until it's really soft. If you want a finer texture, you can dilute the juice by adding coconut water. Serve this fruit juice while it's cold.
3. Orange juice, pineapple and banana
If the iftar drink is made with green fruits and vegetables, this one drink is made with various yellow fruits. The tempting yellow color of a mixture of citrus fruits, pineapple and banana is certainly very appetizing. Besides being delicious, this one drink is also rich in antioxidants and vitamin C which is good for maintaining your immune system during the month of Ramadan.
You need 125 ml of orange juice and pineapple juice, one banana, honey, low-fat milk, and ice cubes. If you don't drink cow's milk, you can use almond milk or soy milk. Crush all ingredients until smooth and soft, then add a little cinnamon powder on top.
4. Watermelon lemonade
Watermelon never fails to freshen a dry throat, especially after a day of fasting.
To make it, you need a large whole watermelon, 250 ml of lemon juice, honey, and mint leaves. Cut the watermelon and scrap the meat using a large spoon. Crush the watermelon meat using a blender or fork. Then mix the crushed watermelon porridge with lemon juice, honey and a little soda. Add ice cubes and serve with lime slices and mint leaves.
5. Almond Banana Smoothie
While waiting for iftar, there is no harm in trying to make a banana smoothie on your own almond milk home. Compared to other milk, the texture of almond milk is thicker and has a more fragrant aroma. Not only that, almond milk also contains low fat so it is good for those who are on a diet during Ramadan.
All you need to make this one iftar drink is a cup of almond milk, one Ambon banana that has been frozen in a refrigerator, ice cubes, and cinnamon powder. Destroy all the ingredients until smooth and soft.
The key: do not sweeten these smoothies using sugar, but use honey to give a natural sweetness. If you want to strengthen the taste, you can also add chocolate powder, matcha or coffee.
