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Beat the Heat With These 6 Homemade Refreshing Drinks
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Mar 30, 2022
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Summers are bad and exhausting. As the temperature rises each passing day the scorching weather gets difficult to handle. It’s important to stay hydrated during such days, in order to stay away from heat strokes and other debilitating heat-related illnesses.
To help you handle the heatwave we have listed down a bunch of summer drinks that you must not miss out on. Nutritious and Lip-smacking– these drinks offer miraculous health benefits.
1. Herbal Tea
Include herbal tea in your health diet plan. Simple and quick to make – it’s one of the best homemade drinks to boost immunity and to fight heat stroke.
Ingredients
Ginger- 1/2 tsp
Turmeric- 1/2 tsp
Black pepper- a small pinch
Cinnamon - 2 pinches
Honey- 1 tsp
Preparation:
Take one cup of water and boil everything together except honey. Next, add honey and sip.
2. Cucumber Juice
Cucumber is the best hydrating food for summers. Thanks to its high-water content, it helps prevent dehydration and protects the skin from sunburns and suntans. This low-calorie vegetable – is also filled with various nutrients.
Include this vegetable juice in your diet plan. It will help you stay nourished and healthy during sunny days.
Ingredients
Cucumber – 1 large
Jaggery – ¼ tsp
Water – 1 cup
Preparation
Blend all the ingredients together in mixer grinder. Strain and sip!
3. Mint and Lemon Juice
Mint leaves are excellent cooling agents. It soothes the stomach instantly and works wonders when treating digestive problems. Mint also has antiseptic and cleansing properties. It detoxifies the body and helps boost metabolism. During summers, make sure you prepare mint juices. It will help your stay cool and healthy.
Ingredients
Mint leaves – ½ cup
Jaggery – ¼ tsp
Water – ½ cup
Cumin powder – 1 tbsp
Lemon juice – 3 to 4 tbsp
Preparation
Blend all the ingredients together in mixer grinder. Strain and add ice cubes if needed. Sip and chill!
4. Melon Juices
There are multiple variants of melons with different tastes and appearances. Whether it's watermelons, muskmelon or normal lemons etc., almost all of them are easily found in the market. Loaded with antioxidants like, beta-carotene, vitamin C and folic acid – melons are also known as immune-boosting food items.
Ingredients
Melon (any kind) – 1 cup
Honey – ½ tbsp
Preparation
Add both the food items into a food processor. Churn until you get a smooth thick liquid. Freeze for 4 to 6 hours before serving.
5. Buttermilk
Popularly known as chaas, this amazing curd-based drink is undoubtedly an Indian favourite, especially during summers. Rich in probiotics - this soothing drink improves the digestive system and regulates the flow of blood in the body.
Ingredients
Mint leaves – ½ cup
Green chilly -1
Coriander leaves – ¼ cup
Smashed ginger – ¼ tbsp
Yogurt – 1 cup
Generous pinch of asafoetida /hing
Cumin powder – ¼ tsp
Lemon juice – 1 tsp
Water – 1 cup
Method
Blend all the ingredients together in a grinder. Add splash of ice cubes if needed. Sip and enjoy.
6. Coconut water
Coconut water is considered to be an ideal summer drink. A perfect blend of nutrients and vitamins, this drink prevents heat stroke and replenishes the dehydration conditions in the body. The best part is - it doesn’t contain any calories, unlike other beverages. Ensure you drink at least one glass of coconut water every day during the summers.
Now that you have the list, go ahead and enjoy these drinks. Have a happy and healthy summer season.
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