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Coming up to serve you, Regina Rica

It is at this time when our world is scourged with noise, waste and haste, that we dare to start the REGINA RICA (Regina Rosarii Institute for Contemplation in Asia). It’s a great risk we are taking, but with the help of all our members, benefactors and friends, this work will be done. . read more.

BK Village

With the western and European influences, today’s homes have separate rooms for parents, children and other family members. The concrete houses become a status symbol. However, we still find a longing for the good o’l days of closeness of the families. read more.

Praying with Trees

When we first arrived from our Holy Land Pilgrimage, I can’t help but marvel at the blessing of green earth, green grass, and green trees in the Philippines. Most parts of Dubai, Jordan, Egypt and part of the Holy Land are dry, desertified and depressing. But the first sights we have, especially upon landing at the air strip of Surigao, are the green trees and the green grass read more.

Adopt-A-Tree

“Oh the Lady is waiting on top of the hill”. . . . . .so goes the song of the devotees of our Lady, Regina Rosarii whose image lovingly gazes at us on the roof deck of the Regina Rosarii Center for Contemplative Prayer read more.

Regina RICA cold drink

Walking around Mama Regina’s Ricaland in Tanay gave me an idea. What is it? You may ask. Let me explain. read more.

cold and fresh drink in regina rica tanay

Walking around Mama Regina’s Ricaland in Tanay gave me an idea. What is it? You may ask. Let me explain.

As I leisurely walked through the vast garden, I was drawn to see several plants ready to be harvested. I saw lines of pepino (cucumber), calamansi, stalks of leafy pechay and mustard plant, tanglad (lemon grass) and lush pandan. What if I blend all these delicious plants? Raw? Yes. All of it… raw. Hmmm...it might taste delicious. And better yet, add a piece of ginger, some brown sugar and lots of ice! Gosh! I have mixed a refreshing cold drink. Regina Rica Cold Drink!

Come. Let us go to the kitchen and try it. Of course.. we need to harvest the fresh vegetables we will need… washed and cleaned

1-2 pieces pepino
2-3 pieces of pechay leaves
1 good size mustasa leaf
7 tanglad leaves
3 pandan leaves
1 –inch thick ginger
sugar or honey to taste
½ cup calamansi juice

(please adjust amount according to your own taste. Thank you.)

Now, put 1-2 glasses of water in the blender (please see to it that your blender is sturdy and can withstand 2 to 3 minutes of continuous churning. Some blender gets overheated). Add sliced pipino and blend. Then, one by one add the rest of the items and sugar. Taste to your likings. Serve on glass with straw and lots of ice. Enjoy!
When making juices and salads… a part of me often critiques. Ok.
It taste great. But so what? What about its nutritional value? With our Regina Rica Cold Drinks… you will never go wrong. Enjoy, have a refreshing Regina Rica Cold Drink and stay healthy all the time! God bless you! Be happy! Be healthy! Drink the happy Rica Drinks!

Nutrition Tips:

Ginger - soothes throat soreness, helps in the treatment of colds, flu and other viral infections, especially in the upper respiratory tract system, prevents motion sickness, and detoxifies the blood stream. (Taken from The Phil. Journal of Science, Lourdes Garcia, Teresita Cabal. Copied from Gourmet’s)

Pepino (Cucumber) - cooling, diuretic, and purgative, often served as pickles a good source of potassium and are very low in calories. (Internet)

Mustard greens are an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin K and vitamin C.(Internet)

Tanglad (Lemon grass) - has cleansing properties, which makes it a good option to detoxify the various internal organs, like the liver, reduces the level of uric acid and of other toxins, as it detoxifies the body. This can result to better blood circulation and better digestion, as excess fats and cholesterol are cut down from the body. When taken in, tanglad affects the tissues in such a manner that there would be a significant reduction and avoidance of acne and pimples. It tones the muscles and the tissues, and thus makes the skin firmer. Helps prevent cancer. (Internet)

Pechay (Bok Choy) is a great choice for getting lots of vitamin C, calcium and vitamin A. Bok Choy also contain glucosinolates, which may prevent cancer.