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Light Flavors Before Summer Vacation: Fit and Cooling Recipes


The warming weather and the sun that starts to gently give you a tanned skin herald that it is time for a vacation! These days, you might be dreaming of throwing yourself into clear waters while walking on the fine sand that is accompanied by extraordinary views. So, do you want to enter the summer being in a good shape and cooled down with fit and cooling recipes before an unforgettable vacation where you will leave all the tiredness of the year behind? If your answer is "Yes", let's discover the recipes that will help you get in better shape before the summer vacation.

 

Helps to Lose Weight: Iced Cherry Stem Tea

Cherry stem tea, rich in vitamins A, C and E, is known as a good source of antioxidants. It is also a powerful diuretic. This delicious herbal tea also helps support your immune system and protect your skin health. With iced cherry stem tea, you can get rid of excess water that is held in the body and also control your appetite. For this, you can keep the cherry stem tea that you brewed in the refrigerator for a few hours and then combine it with half a bottle of mineral water and half a lemon juice. You can also add cherries that you cut in half to the tea to increase its aroma and visuality and if you wish, you can add chia seeds. Here is your fresh and light drink ready!

 

Savior of Summer Heat: Refreshing Fruit Salad

If you are looking for a filling and vitamin-packed recipe in the summer months, refreshing fruit salad is just for you! This salad, which uses fresh summer fruits, contains high amounts of antioxidants, fiber and vitamin C. Since the fruits do not contain any artificial sweeteners, this salad can also help you stay in shape. While preparing the salad, you can dice one strawberry, kiwi, banana, pineapple and mango and add finely chopped mint leaves to the bowl for a refreshing effect. If you wish, you can add more fruits that appeal to your palate. Then you can add orange juice to the bowl and combine your fruit salad with ice cubes. In this way, you can suppress your sweet cravings with natural fruits and continue to stay in shape.

 

Contains Many Vitamins and Minerals: Purslane Salad with Yogurt

Purslane is a vegetable that regulates digestion, strengthens the immune system, supports heart health and improves skin health. When this vegetable is combined with yogurt, it helps keep your weight under control. For yogurt purslane salad, you can wash and dry the purslane and chop it. Then, you can put some yogurt in a deep bowl, add a few drops of water and mix until it reaches a creamy consistency. At this stage, do not forget to add grated garlic and salt to the yogurt for a more pleasant taste. And lastly, you can combine the purslane and yogurt and drizzle some olive oil on it. This salad, which is also rich in vitamins and minerals, can both cool you down and soothe your digestive system.

 

For Those Who Desire it to Be Both Light and Delicious: Green Smoothie

You can prepare a green, healthy smoothie using only kefir, spinach and cucumber. Kefir, a source of calcium, can reduce fatigue, support the immune system and help balance blood sugar. Spinach can contribute to hair, nail and skin health thanks to the vitamin A that it contains. Cucumber can help relieve water retention while supporting intestinal health. The combination of these three foods that support body health works wonders on the human body! For this green smoothie, you can process kefir, spinach and cucumber in a food processor and add parsley, mint or ice. In this way, you can cool off on hot summer days and stay in shape at the same time. Now that you are in shape, you can start packing your holiday suitcase and let yourself enjoy the sun and the sea!

 

If You Are Ready for Summer, Step into a Dreamlike Holiday with Elite World Hotels & Resorts!

Offering a comfortable and luxurious accommodation experience, Elite World Hotels & Resorts is also an indispensable address for enjoyable summer holidays. Especially Elite World Kuşadası, Elite World Marmaris and Elite World Resort Mersin Silifke are among the ideal options for an unforgettable holiday in the summer months with their locations that are close to the sea.

Located in İçmeler, where blue and green meet, Elite World Marmaris turns your holiday into an unforgettable memory. The hotel is the address of a unique summer holiday with its food and beverage areas with different designs and concepts and deluxe rooms with land and sea views.

Elite World Kuşadası, where stylishness and elegance meet comfort, is surrounded by the dazzling sea scenery of the Marina region. You can taste delicious Turkish and world cuisine that are prepared by award-winning chefs at the Elite Restaurant in the hotel and relax your soul and mind at Vington Pub.

If you wish, you can also relieve all the tiredness of the year at Elite World Resort Mersin Silifke, which is in the 5-star category. While enjoying the sea, sand and sun, you can taste the dishes that are prepared by award-winning chefs in restaurants with different concepts. If you wish, you can enjoy your holiday by getting your beverage from the Pool Bar and lying on your sun lounger. 

If you would like to have a luxurious and comfortable holiday experience this summer and collect unforgettable memories with your loved ones, you can contact Elite World Marmaris, Elite World Kuşadası and Elite World Resort Mersin Silifke to make your reservation right away.