1- Coconut water
Packed with simple sugars, loaded with electrolytes and minerals, coconut water is a cheap and easily available drink you can choose to over other sweetened drinks
2- Curd/ Buttermilk
These natural coolants are a good source of Probiotics and help increase the growth of healthy gut flora. They help improve digestion
3- Melons
Watermelon and muskmelons can be your great thirst quenching treat. Being very low on calories and high moisture content, they have a great satiety. Nourish your body with lots of vitamin A & C this summer with melons on plate
4- Cucumbers
With their high water content, they help keep your body cool, flush your kidney and remove toxins from the body
5- Mint, Coriander
These green leafy vegetables contain 95% moisture and are a great source of natural sodium and potassium. They help replenish the lost electrolytes from the body during excess heat. Top up your meals with these green chutneys, add them to your salads and buttermilk
6- Ghee
Digestion process weakens during summers.
Adding a teaspoon full of ghee to your meals can improve your digestion and keep you healthy throughout summers
7- Sattu
A traditional drink made with roasted chickpeas and barley flours acts as a great body coolant when served chilled. Tastes great, prevents indigestion and dehydration during hot summers.
8- Kokum
Kokum prevents heat losses from your body, prevents dehydration and heat strokes.
You can have Kokum Sherbets or even add it to your curries for that extra sour punch this summer.
9- Gulkand
Made from Rose petals and granulated sugar, Gulakand is a sweet treat as well as a great health tonic which aids in healthy digestion, reduces excessive perspiration and body odour. Just adding 1-2 tsp to your meals can do wonders.
10- Summer Drinks
Aam panna, Nimbu Pani, Rose sherbet, Khus Sherbet, Mint water, Cumin and coriander water helps keep your body cool and hydrated, prevent electrolyte losses and sunstroke.
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