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Hence, let us refresh and replenish our bodies with some healthy summer beverages instead of any processed sugary drink in order to beat the heat. Therefore these are some summer drinks that you must not miss out on.
1. Coconut Water © istock
Coconut water is often referred to as Natural Gatorade, as it is a great source of electrolytes, from potassium, magnesium to calcium, coconut water has all of it, If you're having an intense sweat session, especially in the summers when you may be sweating more, the electrolytes in coconut water can help to regulate fluid balance and fill up the depleted electrolytes that your body may have lost due to sweating and thus keeping your body hydrated.
Lack of proper hydration can lead to multiple problems like headaches, lethargy, and dry skin. Drinking coconut water frequently will make sure that you are less likely to fall for any kind of such problems.
Coconut water also helps in reducing blood pressure and promote cardiovascular health, as coconut water is a good source of potassium which helps in the fluid balance of the cells. Apart from all goodness coconut water is beneficial for your kidney health as well.
Hence a chilled glass of coconut water is all you need to beat the heat these summers, just make sure that you are not consuming processed/packaged coconut water, the best would be to go for natural and fresh ones.
2. Sugarcane Juice © istock
Summers are not complete without a fresh and chilled glass of this sugarcane juice, the ultimate energy booster. Sugarcane juice is rich in antioxidants which help your body in fighting infections and boosting immunity, One of the most essential health benefits that sugarcane juice posses are that it is a diuretic which means that it helps in dealing with urinary tract infections, kidney stones and ensure the proper functioning of the kidney.
Another important health benefit of sugarcane juice is due to it being rich in carbohydrates, iron, potassium, and other essential micro-nutrients that make it the ideal replacement for any energy drinks. Especially in the summers every time you feel like you need to replenish your body and re-hydrate during the, grab that glass of chilled sugar cane juice and enjoy its benefits.
3. Sattu Drink © istock
The natural protein shake for all the hardworking laborers in West Bengal and Bihar, Sattu is also called poor man's protein, but due to its enormous benefits, it is getting popular among the urban public these days as well. Sattu powder is basically roasted chickpeas finely ground in a powder form, which is extremely nutritious for the human body and is also rich in protein, as 100gm of Sattu gives you a good 20gm of protein, now this may look less when compared to whey protein but again adding this with your buttermilk or in your Roties, will only help you to enhance the nutritional value of the meal. Sattu is filled with a great amount of insoluble fiber which can be really beneficial for your gut health. Consumption of Sattu not only cleanses out your colon but helps to ease certain problems like constipation, bloating, acidity as well.
For the preparation, add 2 teaspoons of fresh Sattu powder to a glass of chilled water or you can even add in a glass of buttermilk, then add cumin powder, black salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to it. Garnish it with some mint leaves and serve chilled. Sattu drink will surely help your body to replenish all those good nutrients and essential micronutrients so that you dont feel the burden of heat that much.
4. Lemonade(Nimbu Paani) © istock
Sometimes it is the simplest and most basic thing which adds maximum joys in our lives, and lemonade(Nimbu Pani) is one out of them. A quick drink to make and amazingly delicious, this drink is prepared using mint leaves, lemons, sugar, salt, and water. Lemonade is possible the easiest and delicious way to keep your body hydrated, apart from hydration Vitamin C from the lemon is also well beneficial for your skin health and immunity. Adding some black pepper, rock salt, and cumin powder can surely elevate the taste game of this drink, which will help your body in replenishing all the essential electrolytes that you may have lost due to sweat. You may also add some amount of table sugar as well if your taste buds crave something sweet.
5. Buttermilk © istock
A glass of chilled buttermilk is all your body needs on a sunny hot day, as chilled buttermilk is a soothing drink for summers. It has innumerable health benefits as well. Buttermilk is very refreshing and quickly cools down our bodies. A glass of buttermilk with added cumin seeds, mint, and salt, is well suited to quench your thirst and cool your body in the hot summer months from April to July. You can even throw some ice cubes in your glass of buttermilk which proves to be a better alternative to any processed drinks or packaged juices out in the market.
Buttermilk is a boon for the digestive system, the presence of good bacteria and lactic acid in buttermilk helps in improving the digestion and assimilation of nutrients from foods, which is why it blends well post your lunch. It also helps to maintain regular bowel movements and helps people who suffer from constipation. Buttermilk is a good source of calcium as100 ml of buttermilk contains around 116 mg of calcium, which helps to make your bones and teeth strong.
BottomlineInstead of going for any processed and package sugary drinks add these healthy and natural summers cooled to quench your thirst and keep your body well hydrated in the season of summers. Apart from the delicious taste, these drinks will also help in elevating your health.
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