A healthy diet goes a long way in ensuring the well being of people from all age groups. These summer drinks form part of a healthy balanced diet. During these times, it is imperative that we keep a close watch on what we eat or drink. Not only are these drinks high in essential nutrients and antioxidants, they also help build immunity and ensure that we get adequate daily nutritional intake.
Ayurvedic neembu shikanji
Ingredients
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tsp honey / jaggery powder
- Fresh or dried mint
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cumin powder
- Pinch of pink salt
- 1 glass water
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients
- Blend them properly and consume them
Benefits
- Very hydrating
- Boosts energy and builds immunity
- Enhances mood
- Acts as a brilliant natural coolant
- Provides electrolyte balance
- Gives instant flow of energy
Cardamom fennel tea
Ingredients
- 2 cardamom
- 1/4 tsp fennel seeds
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Pinch of black pepper
- Ginger (optional)
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Add water to a pan
- Place the pan on heat
- Once the water starts to boil, crush and add all the ingredients
- Simmer for 30 seconds to a minute
- Switch off the heat
- Cover the pan and let it infuse for a few more minutes
- Strain with a sieve and consume while it’s slightly warm
Benefits
- Aids digestion
- Improves the heart health and blood circulation
- Very effective against common flu
- Relaxes the brain and enhances mood
- Acts as a stress buster
- Helps in detoxification
- Is very good for hair and skin
- This is a very powerful anti inflammatory drink
- Acts as a excellent diuretic
- Helps boost metabolism
Cocoa high protein drink
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk or dairy milk
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- Some grated dark chocolate
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 scoop protein powder
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except honey in a pan
- Whisk with a spoon or whisker
- Once well comined, place the pan on heat
- Warm up the drink on low heat
- Keep stirring, once it starts to boil switch off the heat
- Serve the drink slightly warm
Benefits
- Protein plays a very important role in the immune system
- Provides valuable energy to the body
- Help maintain the body pH and fluid balance
- Helps in repair and many metaboilc reactions to take place
- Cocoa helps improve brain function and increases the flow of blood to brain