Legacy in a Glass: A Drink I Didn’t Know I Was Creating

There’s something quietly powerful about tending to oneself. Not out of obligation or performance, but as an honest act of presence — a way to honor this body, this breath, this moment. I’ve been off work for a few days, and in that time, I’ve rediscovered a rhythm I deeply cherish: Salat, complete and on time Skincare, soft and intentional Rest, real rest. And then, in my hand, a cup of what I now call my Power Drink — a simple recipe I put together for gut and hormone support.

Womb-friendly wellness, steeped in rhythm and rest.

What I didn’t realize at the time was that I had, in fact, crafted something profoundly womb-friendly. That realization hit me softly but deeply. Because for years, I’ve longed to support my womb — not just manage symptoms, but truly nourish that space. And somehow, without overthinking it, I did just that. Intuitively. Lovingly.

The Power Drink

A functional herbal blend to support hormonal balance, gut health, and womb vitality

Ingredients:

• 1 whole Aridan (Prekese) pod, broken into pieces

• 1 tbsp Cloves

• 1 handful Zobo (Hibiscus) leaves

• Peel of 1 fresh pineapple

• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger

• Juice of 1 pineapple (freshly juiced)

• 6 soft dates, soaked overnight and blended

• Liquid chlorophyll – optional

• Inositol – optional (add a scoop just before drinking)

Method:

1. Add the Aridan, cloves, zobo, pineapple peel, and ginger to 5–6 cups of water.

2. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer for 20–30 minutes.

3. Once slightly cooled, strain the mixture.

4. Stir in the blended dates and pineapple juice while still warm.

5. Chill and enjoy — either warm or cold.

6. For added hormonal support, stir in inositol just before serving.

This drink tastes like exactly what it is — refreshing, nourishing, and deeply intentional. Slightly sweet from the dates, tangy from the ginger, and vibrant with colour and life.

And as I sat with it, I found myself reflecting:“Which of the favours of my Lord can I deny?” Truly, Alhamdulillah.

No, this drink isn’t the entirety of my legacy. But it is a meaningful piece of it. A ritual. A reminder. A deep knowing within that reinforces that “I am worth caring for.” And that is something I’ll never stop honouring — in the clinic, in the kitchen, in my faith, in my body.

Every woman deserves that kind of care. If you try this recipe, I'd love to know.

In health, in hope, in harmony,

Kafayat Olawale

Chartered Physiotherapist | Functional Wellness Advocate