Sugary Drinks !

By Rizks •

Sorry Timebandit , i havent seen any post from you this morning pasted from GulfTimes so i thought of doing this honor....:O)

Retailers in Qatar have reported a significant increase in sales of sweet syrups and fruit squashes, as they are a favourite for people breaking their fast during the month of Ramadan.
Last year, Nichol’s, the company that produces Vimto, a concentrated fruit squash, recorded profit increases from outside the UK of around 38%, largely attributed to sales in the Middle East in the month before Ramadan, according to UK newspaper The Telegraph. Foreign sales account for around 16% of the company’s revenue.
Other popular drinks made from powder or concentrate include Sunquick, Tang, and any number of flavoured syrups. Many powdered drinks have sugar added to them before serving, although they are already sweetened.
Medical experts recommend consuming only moderate amount of sugar to break the fast during Ramadan, as it can assist with the digestive process. However, Dr Ramadan at the Doha Clinic advises against a dramatic intake of sugar as the pancreas will not be able to neutralise the sudden increase in sugar level. He also recommends an increased water intake during Iftar to reduce the concentration of sugar.
Dr Ramadan also warned that those with a family history of diabetes should take care not to consume too much sugar as it can hasten the onset of the disease. He also issued a similar warning to those over the age of 50. Those with diabetes should only fast after consulting with their doctor, and should monitor their blood sugar levels closely. Consuming sugary drinks can lead to sudden spikes in blood sugar, which can be dangerous for those with diabetes.
Dr Ramadan recommends at least 45 minutes of exercise per day in order to control blood-sugar levels.
Before beginning the daily fast, doctors recommend fibre-rich foods that are digested slowly including bran, cereals, whole wheat, grains and seeds, vegetables such as green beans and almost all fruit, including apricots, dates, prunes and figs. Sugary drinks consumed before the fast can provide a quick source of energy, but leave the body depleted soon after.
The Vimto product available in the Middle East is in fact a more concentrated version of the drink available in the UK. As doctors advise those fasting to consume more water and only moderate amounts of sugar at Iftar, it is recommended that smaller amounts of the squash be used when mixing with water. As for drinks that already have sugar added, adding more sugar simply is not necessary and goes against the recommendations of experts to eat and drink healthily during the Ramadan

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By anonymous• 8 Aug 2011 12:32

Rating: 4/5

In my childhood my mother used to soak ne big cup of almonds in the lukewarm water alongwith saunf,kali mirch,hari elaichi,kali elaichi.In the morning at the breakfast she used to filled the mixie jar with all this strained ingredients alongwith lots of sugar and ice and than after grinding it she used to mix this paste in chilled milk and than again strained it.It is called badam ki thandai and it was such a refreshment thing which gives lots of nutritious value too.. :)Specially in ramadan period to get good nutritional value u all can try it.. :)

By Xena• 8 Aug 2011 12:05

Rating: 4/5

Fortris, back home... I can remember being force fed it as a child in nursery school and then it coming back up again (I know, charming). To this day, the smell makes me ill.

Love Tang, though:-)

By britexpat• 8 Aug 2011 11:26

Rating: 4/5

Bloated stomach means you have to wear the lungi in a higher position to hide it :O(

By ingeniero• 8 Aug 2011 11:21

:( can't drink much... cox then unable to eat...luv tang and Khanan's reciepe btw.. :)

By Rizks• 8 Aug 2011 10:55

NRFS thanks for sharing the masala receipe.Tat surely will make my tummy bloat ! :)

By anonymous• 8 Aug 2011 10:51

Rating: 5/5

Usually I make 6 glasses of water boiled with 4 t spoons full of Red label tealeaves.Thank i mix around 4 lemons juice in it alonwith sugar required to taste and this i keep in fridge always.Sometimes I make nimbo shinkaji with fried and powdered jeera powder,kala namak and garam masala and than i add finely grounded or crushed fresh ginger into it.Now I strain it and keep it in fridge for cooling it. My kids and hubby like it a lot.Orange Tang I use to make ice lollies and Rooh Afza for Lassi... :)

By Pacificline• 8 Aug 2011 10:35

Rating: 5/5

Those canned or bottled drinks are next best thing to natural fruit juice and water. Keep yourselves refreshed and enjoy summer. Isn't sarsaparilla a root extract? I love the taste. Vimto tastes good too.

Tip for quick fresh orange juice (if you don't have juicer): Cut orange in half and scrape inside with tablespoon to let juice and pulp bits drop direct to the pitcher. Use same spoon to scoop the seeds.

By Vegas• 8 Aug 2011 10:15

Rating: 5/5

Vodka...

By anonymous• 8 Aug 2011 09:22

Rating: 4/5

I love vimto...I super hate tang..:p

By Rizks• 8 Aug 2011 08:27

righto Khanan...:)Rooh-e-hafza with chilled Al Marai Milk....:)Rooh-e-Hafza is so Red in color, tat u wil feel like u r drinking blood...:)good refreshing drink for our priend 'Dracula'....:)

By timebandit• 8 Aug 2011 08:25

Oh man, I would love a bottle of Dandelion and Burdock. Haven't spotted that over here yet though.

By Rizks• 8 Aug 2011 08:24

britey wat was tat ? :(

By Khanan• 8 Aug 2011 08:23

Rating: 4/5

Roh-e-Afza mixed with milk!

By britexpat• 8 Aug 2011 08:22

Rating: 4/5

Cissies and nancy boys. I remember gorging on Sarsaparilla, Dandelion and Burdock and Cherryade. It never did me any harm ...

Honest ! Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeyakabooo!

By Rizks• 8 Aug 2011 08:21

Me too, i lub Vimto ! it reminds me of my childhood days....:)

By timebandit• 8 Aug 2011 08:21

Rating: 3/5

Good man Rizks. I was tempted to put this, the only story I thought worthy of posting from GT today, on QL. But decided it wasn't sensational enough for me ;)

By timebandit• 8 Aug 2011 08:20

Rating: 4/5

I like Vimto dota, but only drink it during Ramadan for some reason.

By dota• 8 Aug 2011 08:17

Rating: 4/5

i dont drink those bloody concentrated drinks... i prefer natural fruit juices... Morning!

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