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Warm up with this spiced cider drink, autumn apples and a hint of honey, which is considered healthier than sugar.

Honey Mulled Cider

1 large lemon, cut in half
1 medium orange, cut in half
16 whole cloves
4 c apple juice
1/2 c honey
4 (2-inch.) cinnamon sticks
1/4 t ground ginger

Servings: 6

To prepare it, begin by cutting two slices -¼ inch or ½ cm thick- form each lemon and orange half, insert whole cloves into the slices and reserve for later.

Squeeze the juice from the remainder of the citrus fruits into a saucepan. Add the apple juice and honey, mixing well. Add the cinnamon sticks, ginger and the clove-studded fruit slices previously set aside.

Heat up over a medium-high heat and bring just to a boil. Serve immediately.

Tip: Use a non-reactive saucepan as citrus juice is acid. The drink will be hot, use a heatproof bowl when you serve it.

File with Beverage, Brunch, Holiday

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HEALTHY EATING

What To Avoid

Beverages

• tap water
  
  
• alcohol
  
  
• caffeinated beverages
  • coffee
  • tea
  • some herbal teas
  
  
• carbonated beverages
  • soda
  • diet drinks
  
  
• fruit drinks (not 100% juice)
  
  
• juices, sweetened
  
  
• breakfast drinks

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HEALTHY EATING

What To Eat

Beverages

• pure water
  • filtered
  • reverse osmosis
  
  
• tea
  • herbal, caffeine free
  • green tea
  
  
• juices
  • fresh vegetable
  • fresh fruit - dilute 50-50 with good pure water
  • bottled organic juices
  • no sweeteners
  • no additives
  
  
• frozen organic juices
  • no sweeteners
  • no additives

1 cup fresh papaya chunks
1 cup frozen mango chunks

Blend till creamy. If necessary, add water by the tablespoon to get it to blend. Serve immediately or chill.

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