10 Reasons We Need to Juice More | Cafe 302

Cafe 302, Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana, Abu Dhabi, UAE

I woke up today feeling more refreshed then ever and realized I had even lost a few pounds (hope it sticks!). Can it be from the fresh healthy drink choices I made at Cafe 302’s juice bar yesterday?! A drink called “Detox” caught my attention; it is juiced from carrot, celery, cucumber, beetroot, apple, and lemon. The combination of flavours put my taste-buds in full gear and I was surprised I had completely devoured my drink in no time! I felt proud of myself for making a simple healthy lifestyle choice!

Here are 10 reasons why we all need to JUICE more:

  1. Provides the much needed source of Enzymes
  2. Quick Absorption – liquids provides the nutrients to our body more quickly
  3. Healthy Sugars – there are natural sugars found in fruits/vegetables
  4. More Energy – less digestion is required, providing us with more energy
  5. Source of Vitamins and Minerals
  6. Method of Fast Weight Loss – high intake of fruits/vegetables without the fat and carbohydrates
  7. Detoxifies the Body – draws out acids in the body and helps release the toxins through the body
  8. Disease Preventative – studies have shown it will prevent common diseases like cancer, inflammatory and cardiovascular diseases
  9. Improves the Immune System
  10. Convenient and Fast to consume

Cafe 302 not only offers the amazing “Detox” drink, but also other options like “The Cure” made with carrot, pomegranate, soy milk, and honey or “The Defender” made with pomegranate, grapefruit, pineapple, and carrot. The names speak for themselves! Pay a visit to the Cafe 302 Juice Bar for a drink, snack or meal! As they say it’s the best place to EAT, DRINK, CHAT!

 


I am running a AED 200 giveaway to spend at Cafe 302, head over to my Instagram @dotonherway for details to enter!


 

Read on further for food suggestions at Cafe 302 and their ongoing promotions.

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Dim Sum for Beginners | Dai Pai Dong

Since we moved to Abu Dhabi, I have been missing authentic Cantonese cuisine. Most of all, dim-sum time, mainly for the desserts! If you are not familiar with dim-sum, it is usually only offered during breakfast and lunch time and features small bites of steamed foods like dumplings, noodles, meats and buns. It is served family-style in steamer baskets and enjoyed best with of course, tea.  Read on to learn about Dim Sum for beginners.

A Guide to Dim-Sum (also known as Yum-Cha)

Dim Sum – translates to literal meaning of ‘Small Point’ but it really means Touch the Heart. “Yum-Cha” meaning Drink Tea. Tea is paired with dim sum dishes to aid with digestion and enhance relaxation.
Once they begin seating you in a dim-sum restaurant, they will ask you what type of tea you would like.

Teapot at Dai Pai Dong

Here are the most well-known types of Teas you could pair with your dimsum:
(1) “Bo-Lay” – Pu Erh Black Tea
(2) “Gook-Fa” – Chrysanthemum Tea
(3) “Wu-Long” – OOlong Tea
(4) “Mut Lei” – Jasmine Tea

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