Indian summers are not easy to survive, especially during peak times that are filled with constant sweating, dizziness, and reduced concentration. Mostly people look forward to consuming cold drinks and packaged juices. The reality is that these juices can cause a rise in blood sugar levels followed by an energy crash.
In this blog, we are going to discuss some of the hydrating drinks that can be healthy and beneficial for your body alongside cooling down your temperature.
Quick Reality Check
➤ Do you feel lethargic after drinking water?
➤ Do you prefer something salty or tangy during summertime?
➤ Do you feel lightheaded after roaming around outside?
If your answer is yes to any of these questions, you require something that has water and minerals to maintain electrolyte balance.
List of hydrating drinks for Indian summer
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Nimbu Pani—The Classic Refreshing Drink
➤ Adding a little bit of salt and a little amount of sugar in water alongside lemon can make it more effective.
➤ Benefits: Lemon gives vitamin C, salt maintains sodium levels reduced through sweating, and sugar helps in instant absorption.
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Coconut Water—An all-round hydrating drink
➤ It consists of potassium, magnesium, and naturally made sugar
➤ It provides good hydration and is beneficial to be consumed during midmorning or after sun exposure.
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Buttermilk (Chaas) - A digestion booster
➤ It helps in quick digestion, contains prebiotics, and provides a cooling sensation within the body.
➤ Add roasted cumin, black salt, and mint to make it more refreshing
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Aam Panna—The Heatstroke Prevention
➤ It is made up of raw mangoes.
➤ It reduces dehydration and body heat
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Sattu Drink—A traditional beverage
➤ It is a combination of roasted gram flour with water, salt, and lemon.
➤ It gives instant energy and fulfills hunger needs during constant traveling and hectic schedules
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Jaljeera- A tangy, flavorful drink
➤ It improves bloating issues, reduces indigestion, and is a great option for light meals
➤ It helps to reduce cravings and maintain body temperature.
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Infused Water—A newly discovered drink
➤ Adding cucumber, mint, and lemon slices to the water.
➤ It provides a new taste to your plain water and motivates you to keep drinking water for better hydration.
Conclusion
Indian summers are sometimes unbearable, and sometimes refreshing drinks can make a huge difference in carrying out the whole routine. The best approach to try out these hydrating drinks throughout the day is to start your morning with nimbu pani, midday include buttermilk or coconut water, afternoon involve a sattu drink or infused water, and evening end with a jaljeera drink.