THE COOLING FRUITS DRINK RECIPE. CHERIMOYA, CANTALOUPE DRINK RECIPE

THE COOLING FRUITS DRINK RECIPE

CHERIMOYA, CANTALOUPE  DRINK RECIPE

The weather is a bit hotter than usual over here. Even though shying away from the sun, I still feel the need for drinks that have a cooling effect on me and my system.

At the same time, there must not be excessive sugar content such as cream, caramel, milky, sugar this and that. I am not the sweet tooth kind either. The cooling effect is my number one priority.

I am just going to use honey for a natural sweet effect. Every ingredient has to be nutritious as well, but the major/ main ingredient has to be a coolent for my fever.

It’s been more than 24 hours, my fever has not subsided yet. I am not the type who would run to a doctor at the slightest sick feeling I get in my system.

The I remembered coconut water and had that..yes my fever went down and  I know for certain young coconut water (not coconut milk) is very cooling, my fever is gone. You may view my earlier post on this – please check “Links to my recipes” at my sidebar.

Coconut water is also high in vitamin B and potassium.

Now, back to normal, I am able to walk about and surf the net.. yes, trying to look for the thingy than can cool down body heat. 

I am now thinking of alternatives to coconut water- a superior fruit or vegetable, that can easily be consumed as a drink. There is no need to cook, because when I feel sick, I don’t cook…

WHAT I DISCOVERED

So I found about six fruits and a few veggies/spices, I realized it’s not easy to look for one. Fruits are refreshing but barely known for cooling the body.

Some said many vegetables have cooling effects, but they are not scientifically proven. What compound is present in that veggie that has a cooling effect, else it is just a myth.

Melons and cucumbers also have high water content to replace lost water  and refreshes  the body.

Honeydew melon juice is one of the most beneficial and delicious fruit juices that are available. 

It has a very sweet taste, needs no sugar and I was so excited that this delicious cantaloupe, does give a cooling effect to those who consume it.

Jasna of  Jasna's kitchen creations  was kind enough to email me this : “Have you heard of 'Stevia' sugar - it's natural (from stevia plant) contains only a few calories, and it's not dangerous as diabetic sweeteners...It's expensive and called 'stevia' or 'natvia' sugar. “

Thank you Jasna,  will share this great tip- 

Citrus fruits like oranges and limes have lots of vitamin C which can help increase body immunity in fighting against heat, colds and flu. A certain compound in lemon has a cooling and refreshing effect.. such a versatile fruit, simply love this.

Mangosteen, another seasonal tropical fruit, also have cooling properties

Dandelions- Since hot flashes (hot flushes or night sweat) are caused by hormonal imbalances in women.

Dandelion helps to control them because dandelion contains two hormone-balancing nutrients. This is proven.

Edible parts for culinary and medicinal properties are the roots and leaves.

Roasted fennel seeds is also cooling, can add that to you juice or in daily dishes I guess. I am not sure if by cooking, it will destroy the cooling effect- anyone knows the fact on this? do share in my comment box please..

Fresh rosemary and mint leaves has a cooling sensation but I am not sure of a cooling effect, like they can bring down a fever.

Basil shoots and seeds too.

Tamarind is consumed in many parts of the world for it’s cooling effect. Among the many (over 20) medicinal uses are: antiseptic, astringent, colds, conjunctivitis (pink eyes), dry eyes, eye inflammation, sore throat, sunscreen, sunstroke.

My number one priority is still coconut water. To me, the natural taste of a half ripe coconut is so delicious, I don’t think those synthetics can copy it’s exotic taste, else it would have long been manufactured.

Next choice, just mixing ingredients my way- they are all cooling except Cherimoya, which I added, just to have an exotic flavor.

THE COOLING FRUITS RECIPE (CANTALOUPE, CHERIMOYA)

Ingredients:

1 long slice green Cantaloupe-peeled (or use the yellow variety)

Half a medium size cucumber- no peel

1 long slice Cherimoya-peeled and seeded

Half teaspoon fresh tamarind juice

A pinch of salt, Blend and refrigerate

WITH YOUNG COCONUT FLESH ADDED

Soursop/ Cherimoya etc

The aromatic Soursop tropical fruit, is in the same genus as the Cherimoya, Custard Apple, Sugar Apple and the Paw paw.. In Malaysia we call it Durian belanda. It is a native fruit to South and Central America and Sub-Saharan African countries that lie within the tropics. Today, they are also grown in some areas of South East Asia.. It is an exotic fruit, one of the best tasting in the world

Cherimoya is a very nutritious fruit – a rich source of carbohydrates, vitamin and minerals. It is a complete fruit containing almost all the essential nutrients in adequate proportions. 

Besides several health benefits, it’s high vitamin C content, is a stress alleviator.

This exotic fruit, depending on genus and areas grown, tastes mixed, like pineapple, creamy coconut and banana flavor, part strawberry, part apple taste and also with sour flavor notes. 

Mark Twain called the cherimoya "the most delicious fruit known to men”.

There is virtually no side effects, but their seeds and skin are non-edible, so you should not eat it. You can be paralyzed for 4 to 5 hours if you consume the cherimoya skin. The kernels are also toxic.

There is evidence indicating that the fruit's extracts selectively inhibit (prevent) the growth of human breast cancer cells.

TIPS FROM KATRINA
We have two kedondong trees behind my house, usually I make fresh juices and very cooling taken during hot weather. I normally add some sour dried plums plus sugar, taste better than green apple juice!...
According to my Chinese neighbour, they belief, it also helps lower the pressure..

.....Kedondong (and its alternative binomial, Spondias cytherea, Malay apple)also known as Hog plum and Tahitian apple or golden apple, pomme cythere in Trinidad and Tobago,June plum in Bermuda and Jamaica,juplon in Costa Rica, jobo indio in Venezuela, caja-manga in Brazil, and quả cóc in Vietnam.

In Sinhalese it is called Ambarella, and it is simplified and commonly called as Ampula or Ambra, so now I know why we in the northern states call this fruit Buah Ambra!
THANK YOU KATRINA FOR SHARING THIS GREAT TIP- wan
TIP FROM LENA  lena
good morning wan, my mother and some older relatives also believe that cucumber has a cooling effect on our bodies. Unlike some of us who just make juices straight out of them, they cook and boil it with a pot of water for an hour or so, just take it like as herbal tea. Thank you for sharing the facts here on cantaloupe and cherimoya, yea, i only know them as durian belanda. I was also told that the cherimoya is good for detoxification and blood cleansing, might help to conter acne and pimple problems. 
THANK YOU LENA FOR THIS GREAT TIP ON CUCUMBER  

EARTHQUAKE  RATTLES

A powerful 8.6 magnitude earthquake and a series of strong aftershocks struck off Indonesia on April 11^th, but no big tsunami.

Many thanks to all those concerned about me in Malaysia, being very close neighbor to Acheh, on the mega quake that hit Acheh, Indonesia.

I am  thankful that Cindyrina safely left Phuket and came back to Kuala Lumpur, the same day they closed the Phuket airport in Thailand, in anticipation of a tsunami, which already slightly hit a nearby town.

I am glad Suja’s mom and family in India are doing fine. 

Suja is residing in USA and was very worried because certain parts in India felt the tremor too.

As well, two large earthquakes struck western Mexico, shaking buildings at a magnitude of 6.5 on April 11th and 12^th.5 am.

My condolence to all who encountered this disaster and suffered  casualties.