Drinks to tackle heat| Healthy drinks for summer

 Drinks to tackle heat

This summer, the scorching heat wave is taking a lot of lives. Almost all the cities are facing high temperatures ranging from 45°-55°Celsius. How much one tries to take precautions externally but it's essential to hydrate the body with energy-boosting drinks and reduce body heat.

1. Lassi

Lassi is a Punjabi yoghurt–based beverage with a smoothie-like consistency. It has been called "the most popular and traditional yoghurt-based drink" in India. It has also been described as the form in which yoghurt "is most cherished and unbeatably popular in [...] Punjab", its "best-loved summer drink", and "the air conditioner of the Punjab". Traditionally lassi was made by hand blending yoghurt with water and salt/sugar. Nowadays, it's easy to make lassi using a blender and get the same results.

2. Aam Panna

Aam Panna is amongst popular summer drinks in India which is made from the pulp of raw green mangoes. Besides being delicious, it offers multiple health benefits. It helps to keep the body refreshed and hydrated.  Aam Panna consists of around 179 calories and it is a great source of vitamin C, vitamin A, carbohydrates, iron, magnesium, folate, etc. Aam Panna is one of the best choices to add to your summer diet if you wish to keep your health in pristine condition. Drinking it during summer can have several health benefits and also help in excellent temperature regulation for the body. 

3. Smoothies

A smoothie is a beverage made by puréeing ingredients in a blender. A smoothie commonly has a liquid base, such as fruit juice or milk, yoghurt or ice cream. Many smoothies include large or multiple servings of fruits and vegetables, which are recommended in a healthy diet and intended to be a meal replacement. For a natural energy drink or a filling breakfast, try whizzing up one of our nutritious smoothies using seasonal fruit and veg.

I like drinking strawberry, green and kiwi fruit smoothies. It is best to cope with the heat this summer.

4. Nimbu Pani / Shikanjavi

Nimbu Pani and Shikanji are the Indian variants of lemonade or limeade made with fresh lemon or lime juice, water, sugar, salt and optionally a few ground spices. When the sun is fierce and the weather is hot, I turn to Nimbu Pani or Shikanji to cool down. These fast and easy-to-make beverages are rehydrating, refreshing and sold by street vendors and made at home.

5. Sharbat

Drinking homemade sharbats is one of the natural ways to beat the heat and stay hydrated. Sharbats are an excellent source of iron, manganese and B6 vitamins. The iron present in it may help improve blood circulation in the body. Whereas, the presence of manganese in it may help to regulate blood pressure levels to a considerable extent.

Sharbats are an excellent source of iron, manganese and B6 vitamins. The iron present in it may help improve blood circulation in the body. Whereas, the presence of manganese in it may help to regulate blood pressure levels to a considerable extent.

Conclusion

Summer drinks offer a plethora of benefits that go beyond quenching your thirst during the hot season. These refreshing beverages help to keep your body hydrated, replenishing essential fluids lost through perspiration. They also provide vital nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, to maintain overall health and boost immunity. Many summer drinks contain fruits and herbs with antioxidant properties, which help fight free radicals and protect your skin from sun damage.

This blog post is part of the blog challenge ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’ 
hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla 
in collaboration with Dr. Preeti Chauhan.

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