The heat dries out our brains, but when we live at more than 35 degrees Celsius, we can hardly think of anything more than refreshing drinks, as is the case with fresh waters, and today we want to share with you nothing more and nothing less than an option with ingredients from Yucatán to calm the heat.
We are talking about nothing more and nothing less than the refreshing chaya water with orange, which is an excellent option to quench our thirst and also nourish our body with this pair of ingredients that have a lot to give us in terms of nutrients, such as vitamin C and other minerals that provide us with various benefits.
Chaya, whose scientific name is cnidoscolus aconitifolius, is a shrub or tree native to the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, and Central America. It is edible and has been used in Yucatecan cuisine for centuries, since its leaves, flowers, and young shoots can be eaten both raw and cooked.
This Yucatecan plant can provide us with vitamin A, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, and vitamin C, nutrients that are also found in oranges and which can help us strengthen our immune, digestive, and even circulatory systems, thanks to the anti-inflammatory properties. What does this chaya drink have?
If you have already exhausted all the recipes you had to make fresh water, this is an option that you can consider in these days of heat. Now that you know everything about this plant, you can get to work so you can enjoy this beverage.
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