HEALTHY DRINKS – SALADS

ARTICLE BY NIKO NIKOLAIDIS

Salads and beverages are among the most versatile combinations for any time of day. Light, refreshing, and packed with nutrients, they can provide energy, hydration, and balance without weighing down the body. If you learn how to combine them correctly, you can turn a simple meal into something truly enjoyable and beneficial for your body.

HEALTHY DRINKS – SALADS

The combination of pomegranate and beetroot is truly powerful for health – and is widely used in both nutrition and physical rehabilitation.
✨ Benefits:

🩸 Boosts blood circulation: Beetroot contains nitrates that improve blood flow, while pomegranate has antioxidants that protect blood vessels.
💪 Increases stamina & energy: This combination helps athletes and people who exercise, as it improves performance.
❤️ Supports cardiovascular health: Reduces “bad” cholesterol and blood pressure.
🛡 Antioxidant action: Strong protection against inflammation and oxidative stress.
🌱 Detoxification & well-being: Helps liver function and general rejuvenation.
🥤 Practical application:
A simple natural juice with pomegranate + beetroot + a little lemon can be:
a pre-workout drink for energy,
a post-workout drink for better recovery,
or a wellness boost for breakfast.

The combination of green tea and ginger is ideal for energy, detoxification, and immune system support.
✨ Benefits:

🔥 Boosts metabolism & burns calories – green tea contains catechins and caffeine that speed up metabolism, while ginger increases thermogenesis.
💧 Detoxification – helps remove toxins and improve digestion.
🛡 Immune system – ginger has anti-inflammatory properties, while green tea is full of antioxidants.
💆 Anti-stress – the combination is mild but invigorating, helping with clarity and concentration.
🫀 Cardiovascular health – they help regulate cholesterol and blood pressure.
🥤 Serving suggestions:
Hot drink: Green tea with thin slices of fresh ginger and a little honey.
Cold drink (detox): Green tea, ginger, lemon slices, and mint – ideal for summer.
Pre-workout boost: Green tea + ginger + a little honey, 30-40 minutes before training for natural energy.

The combination of mango and turmeric is exotic, delicious, and particularly beneficial to health.
🌿 Benefits
🛡 Powerful antioxidant action – mango contains vitamin C and beta-carotene, while turmeric contains curcumin, which together protect against inflammation.
🩸 Anti-inflammatory & anti-cancer action – turmeric is one of the most powerful natural “anti-inflammatories.”
💆 Liver detoxification – they contribute to the proper functioning of the liver.
💪 Energy & immune system – the perfect combination for boosting the body.
🦴 Joint support – curcumin helps with pain and stiffness.
🥤 Consumption ideas
Golden smoothie: Mango, half a teaspoon of turmeric, a little ginger, coconut/almond milk, and honey.
Detox juice: Mango, orange, lemon, and a pinch of turmeric.
Afternoon drink: Hot “golden milk” with turmeric + mango puree for a sweeter taste.

The combination of spinach and lemon is classic and nutritionally powerful.
Benefits
🧲 Better iron absorption – spinach contains plant-based iron, but it needs vitamin C (lemon) to be properly absorbed by the body.
🛡 Antioxidant action – the vitamin C in lemon enhances the antioxidant action of spinach.
🫀 Cardiovascular health – spinach helps regulate blood pressure, while lemon helps lower cholesterol.
🌱 Detoxification & digestion – a combination that helps the liver and digestive system function properly.
💪 Energy & endurance – ideal for athletes, due to iron + vitamin C.
🥗 Serving suggestions
Fresh salad: Spinach, a little olive oil, and fresh lemon.
Green smoothie: Spinach, apple, cucumber, and lemon juice.
Post-workout salad: Spinach, quinoa, pomegranate, chicken, and lemon dressing.

The combination of honey and Ceylon cinnamon is considered one of the most powerful in natural nutrition and has been traditionally used in therapies and to boost the body’s energy levels. 🍯🌿
🌟 Benefits
🛡 Immune system boost – honey has antimicrobial properties, while cinnamon is a natural antiseptic.
🩸 Sugar regulation & energy – Ceylon cinnamon helps stabilize sugar levels, preventing energy “ups and downs.”
🫀 Cardiovascular protection – they help lower cholesterol and promote good blood circulation.
🔥 Anti-inflammatory action – they help with joint pain and inflammation.
💆 Well-being & mood – cinnamon activates the brain, honey provides natural energy.
🥄 Practical ideas
Morning boost: 1 teaspoon of honey with half a teaspoon of Ceylon cinnamon in lukewarm water.
Pre-workout snack: Sliced apple with honey & cinnamon on top.
Wellness drink: Hot herbal tea with honey and a little cinnamon.

Popular combinations with Matcha tea:
🍋 Matcha + lemon → boosts antioxidant activity & catechin absorption.
🥛 Matcha + almond/oat milk → classic matcha latte, mild and satisfying.
🍯 Matcha + honey → natural sweetness and energy boost.
🌿 Matcha + mint → refreshing and detoxifying drink, ideal for summer.
🍊 Matcha + orange → flavor + vitamin C for better stimulation.
🫚 Matcha + ginger → powerful pre-workout drink with anti-inflammatory properties.

HEALTHY DRINKS – SALADS

Don’t underestimate the power of a simple salad or a well-made beverage. Small, smart choices every day can make a huge difference in your mood, energy, and physical condition.
If you have questions about how to properly combine your own beverages and salads, or if you want suggestions tailored to your needs, send us a message—we’ll be happy to help you make your daily diet more delicious and balanced!