Keep the summer heat at bay with these refreshing cool drinks

Summer is back with a bang and temperatures have started to soar. It’s that time of the year when it’s extremely important to take care of your hydration to keep your body healthy and cool. 

While water is an essential drink, one should include variety of other healthy cooling drinks that will help you beat the summer heat while providing essential nutrients and glow from within.
Here are some healthy drinks to beat the summer heat. Let’s dive in:

Sugarcane juice: It is a natural coolant that provides instant energy and helps in detoxifying your system. It is rich in calcium, magnesium, and potassium which helps boost your immunity.

Coconut water: One can’t say enough benefits of this super drink. It is abundant in electrolytes and minerals boosting immunity and giving you a refreshing feel. As it is low in calories and sugar, the drink is an absolute must to keep you hydrated during summer.

Jal jeera: Although it is primarily prescribed to relieve indigestion, one can have Jal Jeera once in a while to keep a healthy digestion and keeping your system inside cool. Made with cumin seeds, ginger and mint leaves, this flavorful drink helps lower body heat.

Lemonade: It is one of the classic summer drinks that helps prevent dehydration and aids in digestion. Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, this is a go-to drink to deal with the scorching summer.

Lassi: Traditional to Punjab, Lassi is made of yoghurt and spices. Depending on the liking, one can have it sweet or salty but either way the drink comes with heap of benefits. As it is rich in probiotics, it helps in digestion while keeping you refreshed at the same time.

Ice tea: For all the ‘chai’ lovers out there, try switching to Ice tea for summer as it is a better alternative. It keeps you cool and enhances blood circulation. It is also rich antioxidants which helps in boosting immunity.

Watermelon juice: Rich in vitamins A and C, Watermelon juice is a refreshing and hydrating drink that helps keep the body cool.

Papaya juice: Papaya juice is rich in fiber and papain-producing enzyme which helps in digestion and weight loss. It is also rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.

Basil seeds or ‘sabja’ seeds: Basil seeds or commonly known as ‘sabja seeds is a natural coolant that helps in reducing body heat and helps keep the body hydrated. You can easily have it by soaking it in water for five minutes after which it will swell up and become gel-like.

Homemade seasonal fruit drinks: You can also make your own mocktail of drinks by combining different fruits. Another easy-to-make drink at home is with cucumber, amla and mint that instantly refreshes. These drinks not only help you deal with the summer heat but also detoxifies your body and cleans your system.