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Cucumber, Coconut, Lime & Mint Smoothie

Ceylan Ayik — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 20:13:21 +0000

Cucumber & Coconut & Lime & Mint Smoothie

Refreshing but not frozen Smoothies to Cool Down!

Did you know that the best way to cool down is not ice cold drinks or ice-creams!! I did not know and recently learned from my Ayurveda training that ice cold of anything may feel like cooling you at first but then it blocks/slows down the digestion and so your body will need more energy to get back to its digestive energy and so heats you up again after a short while.Instead, room temperature drinks, made with cooling herbs, fruits, spices will give you better refreshment!

Here is one of my favourite and you can always play around with other ingredients at home. Make sure you do not make it too sour or salty as it would increase the heat and instead make it slightly sweet and use the cooling spices in the ingredients. Enjoy!

Course Drinks

Cuisine Ayurveda

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 0

Calories 89kcal

Ingredients

1/2 Glass of coconut water (You can replace with a few tbs of coconut shreds and water blended together)
1 Medium size cucumber or apple (optionally peeled off) cut into pieces
A handful of mint leaves
2 Lime juice
A inch of Himalayan pink salt
1 Little Stevia tablet (1/8 tsp) or any other sweetener to taste (like maple or date syrup)
A pinch of grounded coriander and fennel seeds
1/4 cup Aloe Vera gel or juice (preferably 100% juice without sugar and with pulp)

Instructions

Simply blend all ingredients and then add salt and sweetener as you like.

Red Rose Tea Recipe – Caffeine-Free & Calming (5 Min)

Ceylan Ayik — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 15:36:24 +0000

Health Benefits of Red Rose Tea

Rich in antioxidants – Contains Vitamin C & E
Reduces stress – Promotes relaxation and calmness
Caffeine-free – Perfect for evenings
Aids digestion – Soothes the stomach
Supports immunity – Boosts natural defenses

Red Rose Tea Recipe

Refresh your days with red rose tea!

This beautiful coloured tea is a mix of rose, hibiscus, and mint leaves plus coriander and fennel seeds and with a drop of lime juice and if you like a drop of maple syrup. These are all ingredients nature send you for cooling down in hot summer days. It is also a nice alternative drink for other seasons too. I never tried rose tea before and now, inspired from two beautiful women, @lauraplumb and Lisa @soulfoodbakery, I am in love with it!

Rose is a symbol of love, beauty and spirituality & used in Ayurveda to balance the five elements and its anti-aging effects.It is soothing and astringent ( a taste we do not get enough among the 6 tastes)

In Ayurveda, it is advised not to drink iced drinks even in hot summer days. Ice blocks digestion and even if it feels cooling at first, it will create heaviness due to its extreme effect on digestion.

Instead of ice, try these cooling teas at room temperature and you’ll see the difference in your sensations and hydration.

I dried my own roses from the garden, so make sure you use organic rose petals. I made a tea and and also using condensation method, a rose water tonic, too but that’s another post soon.

You can also make a tea from only fennel, mint, hibiscus or rose petals separately and all will be delicious and refreshing with a drop of lime juice. Take this time to slow down, smell, enjoy the beautiful color and pause your busy life for this moment.

In addition to being a delicious hydrating tea, it will also help you to ease your stomach, acidic digestion, calm and sooth your soul!

Course Drinks

Cuisine International

Keyword Ayurveda

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Servings 4 people

Calories 64kcal

Equipment

Glass Teapot or Heat-Resistant Pot
Strainer or Tea Infuser
Measuring Spoons
Kettle
Serving Cups

Ingredients

1 tbsp Dried rose petals
1/4 tsp Coriander seeds ( a small pinch)
1/4 Fennel seeds
A few fresh leaves of mint
A few drops of lime juice
4 cup Boiling Water
1/4 tsp Licorice powder or root (Optional)

Instructions

Add your ingredients into a pot and pour hot boiling water, cover and steep for 10 minutes
Strain and enjoy with a few drops of lime juice and if you like more sweet add a few drops of maple syrup

Video

https://www.ceylanayik.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/how-to-make-red-rose-tea-video.mp4

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is rose tea caffeine-free?

Yes! Rose tea is naturally caffeine-free, making it perfect for any time of day, especially before bed to promote relaxation.

2. What are the benefits of rose tea?

Rose tea is rich in antioxidants (Vitamin C & E), reduces stress and anxiety, aids digestion, and supports immune function.

3. Can I use fresh rose petals for tea?

Yes, but ensure petals are pesticide-free and organic. Wash thoroughly before use. Dried petals have a more concentrated flavor.

4. How long should I steep rose tea?

Steep for 5 minutes for optimal flavor. Longer steeping (8-10 min) creates a stronger, more floral taste.

Is rose tea caffeine-free?

Strawberry Chia Pudding with Coconut

Ceylan Ayik — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:50:50 +0000

Strawberry Pudding with Chia & Coconut

It’s summer time! It is the season of Pitta, lots of fire and water around. Here is a cooling, refreshing pudding idea, for breakfast or dessert or as a snack. Ayurveda teaches to pay attention if a food is cooling or heating and advises to consume them in the right season and temperature – to support balance and harmony in your wellness.

Coconut for example is a cooling fruit and better be eaten when it is hot-summer. It is not advised to eat& drink coconut during cold weather.

Geneva is going through phases of very hot weather followed by crazy storms! I feel like we are living in a tropical country now!

So I made 2 versions of this pudding, one is simply mixing chia seeds with coconut yogurt and adding strawberry jam I made before and topping with almond butter and date syrup before serving.

The second version is high protein since I added vegan protein powder to boost some energy! Mixing in the jam and almond butter also made it better taste!

I love this pudding with mango puree as well so use mango instead of strawberry or any type of berries.

So enjoy your summer healthy pudding and cool down a bit to balance your Pitta dosha. More cooling ideas are coming as I made many experiments lately with teas and smoothies!

Course Dessert

Cuisine International

Keyword Ayurveda

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings 2 people

Calories 128kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

3/4 cup Coconut yogurt
1 tbs Chia seeds
1 tsp Almond butter
Coconut shreds or shaves to decorate
Date or maple syrup to taste
Pinch of cinnamon, cardamom and fennel powder
1 tbs Vegan Protein Powder (Optional)

Strawberry Chia Jam

1 cup Strawberries (Cleaned)
1 tbs Chia seeds
Date or maple syrup to tast

Instructions

For the strawberry jam, simply add berries, 1tbs of date or maple syrup and chia seeds into blender, mix and then pour into a pan.
Cook for about 15 minutes on low heat.
Cool down and place in a jar and store in the fridge for about 1-2 weeks (so make small batches).
You can also make the same mix and not cook as well.
I prefer cooked fruits for better digestion and it is up to how your digestive fire is.

2 Methods for Your Pudding:

1st method. Simply mix chia seeds with coconut yogurt in a bowl and keep it in fridge overnight. Next morning top some strawberry jam, almond butter and date/maple syrup.
2nd method. Add almond butter, chia seeds and strawberry jam into coconut yogurt, mixed well and add protein powder if you like. Keep it in fridge all night and enjoy next day with some coconut shred decorations.

Video

https://www.ceylanayik.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/strawberry-pudding-recipe-with-chia-and-coconut.mp4

Baked Zucchini and Garlic

Ceylan Ayik — Mon, 03 May 2021 19:58:53 +0000

Simplest yet most delicious tapas-meze! Baked Zucchini and Garlic!

3 ingredients, mini zucchini-garlic-olive oil and that’s it!

Baked in the oven until zucchinis surrender and garlics take the control!!

So so soo delicious! You must try this!

A recipe from Crete, salute to sunny islands…

A few more details:

Just cut the mini zucchinis horizontally making a small hole for garlic slices to sit comfortably!

Slice the garlics as thin as you can to fit into your zucchini seats!

Sprinkle some salt, get the olive oil for this nice SPA experience of both!

Bake them around 20minutes, at 180degree centrigrade.

Serve warm or just cooled down!