Christmas Mocktail Recipe
PEPPERMINT KISS MOCKTAIL RECIPE
13 / DECEMBER / 2023
SHEREE'S HEALTH DIARIES
This refreshing mocktail not only captures the essence of Christmas but also offers health benefits like reducing bloating, easing digestion and supporting detoxification + hydration! Making it the perfect go-to drink this silly season, with all of the taste and none of the hangover!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup coconut water (hydrating and rich in electrolytes)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cranberry juice (packed with antioxidants + supports liver detoxification)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract (digestive aid)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (vitamin C boost)
- 1-2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (natural sweetener)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves and cranberries for garnish
METHOD
1. In a shaker or a stirring glass, combine coconut water, cranberry juice, peppermint extract, lime juice, and honey or maple syrup.
2. Shake or stir well to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
3. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or peppermint flavour according to your preference.
4. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
5. Pour the Peppermint Kiss Mocktail over the ice.
6. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a few cranberries for a festive touch.
7. Stir gently before sipping to enjoy the refreshing blend of flavours.
8. Sip slowly and relish the holiday spirit with this health-infused Peppermint Bliss Mocktail.
Embrace the joy of the season with this Peppermint Kiss Mocktail that not only satisfies your holiday cravings but also provides a dose of health benefits 🍸 Toast to good health and festive cheer with this Christmas-inspired mocktail!
As always, if you do make this, be sure to tag me on social media @shereehannahwellness and let me know what you think :)
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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Hangover Elixir Recipe
HANGOVER ELIXIR RECIPE
28 / DECEMBER / 2022
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Prep Time: 2 minutes
Blend Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 3 minutes
Yields: 1 serving
Whether it’s celebrating the silly season, you have a special birthday, or event, or you just had one too many last night, this hangover elixir has got you covered!
Reason being? The key ingredients aren’t just there to taste good, but the science behind them supports boosting your mood, replenishing diminished nutrients and increasing your body’s detoxification process to get that poison (yes your body sees and treats alcohol as poison) out of the body!
When it comes to hangovers, you may have heard about activated charcoal, this is something I recommend to my clients as no brainer, in fact if you can remember to have this before you drink and before you sleep you might not even need this elixir.
However, just so you know the jury is still out on whether or not it does in fact help. All I can say is from personal experience, that of my clients as well as family and friends… have all reported to feel better when they take it after alcohol consumption. It’s just important to take it away from other foods and supplements as it can stop the body from absorbing them.
If you’ve forgotten to take your activated charcoal or you’d prefer to opt for something in the morning, I’ve concocked this little elixir… But why these specific ingredients? Keep reading to find out!
NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS
Coconut water: you need to replenish your electrolytes + rehydrate after a big night, after all alcohol can really dehydrate you. Often we turn to a sugary drink like powerade/gatorade to replenish them, but if you do that you’re looking at dealing with super high levels of sugar or artificial sweeteners - not here for it! Coconut water is a great alternative and you can find many low sugar varieties.
Pineapple juice: this is great for boosting your serotonin levels (aka your mood stabilising + happiness hormone). With alcohol being a natural depressant, serotonin levels drop after a glass or two of your faves, so it can be great to add in something like pineapple that is high in tryptophan as serotonin is synthesised from tryptophan.
Orange juice + lemon juice: have been included as it contains the majority of your B vitamins, which can help you feel recharged and more like yourself, supporting energy, stress response and immune function too, lemon juice also supports the flushing out of the alcohol by stimulating the liver.
Salt: some added sea salt or kelp salt can be awesome again to assist in rehydration and balancing of those electrolytes, combined with the natural sugars from the orange and pineapple juice can be the perfect restoring balance!
So without further ado… here’s the recipe for you to try!
INGREDIENTS + METHOD
Ingredients:
-Â 1 cup coconut water
-Â ÂĽ cup pineapple juice
-Â ÂĽ cup orange juice
-Â 1 tbsp. lemon juice
-Â ÂĽ tsp. sea salt
Method:
-Â Blend or stir it all together and enjoy!
As always, if you do make this, be sure to tag me on social media @shereehannahwellness and let me know what you think :)
ENJOY!
Yours in Health,
Sheree xo
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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7 / DECEMBER / 2022
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First of all, let me start off by saying there is NOTHING wrong with treating yourself any time of the year, and I am not here to support restriction or guilt when it comes to food!
I however also know this time of year can be really hard for a number of us who may have struggled with unhealthy eating habits or maybe you are still healing your relationship with food
December rolls around, and it can be so tempting to over-indulge on the chocolates, wines and festive treats… And I get it, as someone who used to struggle with binge-eating as a way to cope with stress, the holiday season used to be when I'd go ALL OUT!
But then I'd end up feeling like crap - crashing from all the sugar, bloated, and puffy and often end up rather moody at the time I wanted to be my happiest self
It's also not fun when you get to the end of the year and you feel like all of your hard work has gone out the window for a moment of sweetness or treats!
TIPS TO STOP BINGE EATING
Here are 3 things I did to help stop the binge-eating (which work especially well at this time of year) and I hope they help you too!
1. Up your protein intake
Before going to a holiday function or gathering, I always make sure to have a protein rich meal or smoothie so I know I am going to be satiated before I arrive, and less likely to mindlessly snack on things in front of me
2. Eat plenty of veggies
Whether you are going out, or staying in, the temptation often appeals more when you are hungry, so on top of adding in protein, make sure you are getting leafy greens and other beautiful colours on your plate, this might be veggie sticks, a salad or some sautéd broccolini it's up to you
Not only will this boost your micronutrients, but it will also keep you fuller and from there you can action step 3!
3. Enjoy the treat mindfully
If you've had the protein and veggies and still feel like that Christmas cookie, give yourself permission to enjoy it guilt free, and REALLY enjoy it
Don't scoff it down, or do it in secret, just be really present with it, eat it mindfully to enjoy the flavour of every mouthful and bite
But always ask yourself... is this going to serve me right now? And maybe the answer is yes (and that's fine), and maybe you realise it's not (and that's fine too), at least this way you are making a choice from an empowered place!
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Yours in Health & Happiness,
Sheree xo
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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