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We hope everybody had an excellent and productive week. By the way, what do you think makes a good week? The planning? A positive attitude? Determination? discipline? Or is it all of the above and more? Reflecting on this can help you draw conclusions and prepare for the upcoming weeks, because there is always room for improvement, for better planning!

But for the time being, just enjoy the fact that it is Friday, time to wind down, to relax, and to do something good for yourself. Meditate, go for a walk in nature, get some sunlight, practice yoga, make some tea! Actually, ditch the tea because the recipe of the day is way better than tea…. It’s a powerhouse of goodness! It’s a golden latte!!!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk ( warm )
• ½ tbsp turmeric powder
• 1-2 packets of Panela Ancient Cane
• ½ tbsp coconut oil
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• ⅛ tsp ginger
• ⅛ tsp cinnamon
• A hint of black pepper
• Star anise ( to garnish – optional)

Instructions:

Blend the almond milk (warm) with the remaining ingredients (except the star anise). Grab your favorite mug, serve your golden latte and garnish with cinnamon and star anise. it’s that easy!!

Nourish your body, nourish your soul!

Sometimes life can get monotonous, we end up having the same routine every single day. There is no excitement, there is no trying new things, there is no joy. We wake up at the same time and go to bed at the same time even on weekends, At some point, we must realize that life is not boring, it is up to us, it’s what we make out of it.

It is good to change things up, to do things in different ways, to try new things, to change your hairstyle, to loosen up, to be sassy, etc. We cannot take life too seriously; so, today we want to encourage you to try something new and to spice up your weekend with Panela Ancient Cane and the recipe of the day, which is a …

Strawberry – Panela
Margarita

Ingredients:

• 3-4 cups strawberries ( hulled)
• 10 packets of Panela Ancient Cane
• ½ cup fresh lime juice
• 1 cup tequila
• ¼ cup Grand Marnier
• Ice cubes
• Salt (optional)

Instructions:

Blend the strawberries, Panela, and lemon juice until puree.

Add the tequila, Grand Marnier, and blend ( taste and adjust).

Moisten the rims of the cups with a slice of lime and garnish with some panela or salt ( depending on your preference).

Serve the Margaritas over ice and garnish with a lime/strawberry slice.

Cheers!

Although all four seasons are beautiful, summer truly is the best one, it is the highlight of the year. And to celebrate this season, we want to share with you our favorite summer drinks with a healthy twist. We bet you are probably tired of drinking lemonade all summer long thinking it is the healthier option… No worries, we gotcha!

The recipe of the day is a Persian-style Cardamom – Rosewater iced tea with a Colombian twist… sounds good, huh?

Check out the main ingredients and their health benefits:

Cardamom is a spice with a lightly sweet flavor. It is packed with antioxidants, it’s anti-inflammatory, and it might help fight cancer. In addition, it has antibacterial effects, and it might help lower blood sugar levels.

Panela Ancient Cane is a natural sweetener derived from the panela cane plant. It contains vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Due to its nutrient content, Panela can help boost your energy levels.

Black Tea is a great source of antioxidants, and it may help lower bad cholesterol and high blood pressure. It improves focus while promoting the growth of good bacteria in your gut.

To get started you’ll need:

• 4 green cardamom pods
• 12 packets of Panela Ancient Cane
• 3 bags of black tea
• 3 cups of water
• 3 oz. rosewater
• ¾ heavy cream ( optional, or you could try almond milk instead)
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

Bring 3 cups of water to a boil, brew the tea, after a couple minutes add the cardamom pods, and the packets of panela. Let it steep, then remove the tea bags and the cardamon pods. Allow it to cool and add the rosewater, the ice cubes, and the heavy cream or almond milk (optional).

Enjoy it!

It’s pure goodness!!