A soothing, refreshing punch designed to ease menstrual cramps, support hydration, and give your body a gentle boost of minerals and antioxidants.
🥤 Ingredients
- 1 cup watermelon, cubed
- 1 small beet, peeled and chopped
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 handful spinach (or Swiss chard)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for sweetness)
- A few mint leaves (optional, for cooling)
🍹 How to Make It
- Rinse all produce thoroughly.
- Add watermelon, beet, ginger, spinach, lemon juice, coconut water, and optional honey into a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve if you prefer a juice-like texture, or enjoy as a smoothie.
- Pour into a glass, add mint if desired, and sip slowly.
🌿 Benefits of Each Ingredient
Watermelon
- Deeply hydrating
- Rich in antioxidants that help reduce inflammation
- Helps ease bloating
Beet
- Supports blood flow through natural nitrates
- Helps replenish iron lost during menstruation
- Boosts energy levels
Ginger
- A natural anti-inflammatory
- Reduces menstrual cramps
- Calms nausea and digestive discomfort
Lemon
- High in vitamin C, which boosts iron absorption
- Supports digestion and reduces bloating
Coconut Water
- Excellent natural electrolyte source
- Helps prevent dehydration-related cramps
- Supports healthy muscle function
Spinach / Swiss Chard
- Provides magnesium, which relaxes muscles
- Plant-based iron for cycle support
- Rich in B vitamins for steady energy
Honey (optional)
- Adds gentle sweetness
- Offers antioxidants and soothing properties
Mint (optional)
- Refreshing and cooling
- Helps ease stomach discomfort
 Usage Tips
- Drink once daily during your period for maximum relief.
- Best enjoyed chilled for a refreshing, soothing effect.
- Avoid consuming on an empty stomach if you’re sensitive to beets or ginger.
- Add additional coconut water for a lighter, more hydrating version.
- For a more substantial cramp-relieving effect, add ½ inch of ginger.
 Shelf Life & Storage
Refrigerator:
- Lasts up to 48 hours in an airtight glass jar.
- Fill the jar to the top to reduce oxidation.
- Shake well before drinking — natural separation is normal.
Freezer:
- Freeze in ice cube trays for up to 2 months.
- Blend cubes with fresh coconut water when ready to drink.
Avoid:
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Leaving at room temperature for more than 2 hours.