Refreshing Summer Drinks to Cool you

Having cool drinks in summer is so refreshing that there is nobody on the earth who can say no to these drinks.These cool drinks not only quench your thirst but also gives you lots of energy, vitamins and minerals.


 I am not talking about all those colourful aerated soft drinks available in the market. They have nothing except lots of calories, artificial flavours and preservatives .


Having these aerated soft drinks, you will be refreshed for some time but that will be temporary. After some time you will feel thirsty again. We should always avoid giving these aerated drinks to kids as they are really harmful for their health.


 Its always better and healthy to make some fresh and cool drinks at home. Home made cool drinks are full of nutritions and they also recharge your energy levels after a hot and sluggish day.


  It is really easy to make some natural refreshing cool drinks at home with all the healthy and easily available ingredients around us. Ofcourse you cannot store them for long but you can drink it as soon as you make it. 


Drinking fresh juices and mocktails have its own freshness and aroma in its flavour and taste that you would love it and want to have it again and again especially in these hot summers.


 Here is the list of some healthy, fresh and cool drinks to beat the summer heat.These summer drink sips will quench your thirst and also please your palates.

List of cool and  Refreshing  health Drinks:

1. Watermelon lemonade: 

Watermelon is nature's fruit of summer season. It is low calorie fruit with high water content and also loaded with nutrients. It has vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium and magnesium.It has antioxidants which are good for your skin cells too. 


So having watermelon juice is best in summer. It will definetely refresh you in hot days and balance your body electrolytes. Having watermelon in any form is good but to quench your thirst, making a watermelon lemonade is a delight to your taste buds.


 For making watermelon lemonade, put chopped watermelon pieces and lemon juice  in a mixer grinder and blend a smooth puree of it. Add sugar if required. Since watermelon itself is a sweet fruit so generally sugar is not required. You can also add black salt and mint to have little twist in flavour. 

2. Lemon mint iced tea:

Lemon  mint iced tea in summer is a good alternative for hot tea as hot tea adds heat to your body and also dehydrates your body. So having iced tea is a good option with several health benefits. 


Use Green tea instead of black tea as it is more healthy. Green tea contains antioxidents and nutrients that have many health benefits. This includes improved brain function, fat loss, lower risk of cancer and many other. Nowadays, all big brands are promoting green tea for weight loss.


 Making iced tea is very simple. Take some hot water in a cup, put green tea bag in it . Let it stay there for 5 to 10 minutes. See that it has nicely infused in water giving it golden brown colour. Add honey and mint leaves in it for more healthier option. Now add some juice of about half a lemon and mix it. Lastly add some ice cubes in it to make it chilled. Now you can enjoy sipping  this ice cold tea in hot summers.

3. Buttermilk:

This is a traditional summer drink of India made almost in every home. Drinking buttermilk on daily basis significantly lowers blood pressure. It is a good source of vitamin B complex, protein and potassium. 


It has a cooling effect in our body and improves digestion since it is good source of probiotics, the good bacteria for healthy digestive system. It provides calcium for healthy bones. It has no fat and full of nutrients so it help in weight loss too.


 Buttermilk is prepared using a few spoons of natural yogurt mixed with water and blended well. Often some spices such as cumin powder, pepper, ginger, green chillies, curry leaves and coriander leaves are crushed and added to the mixture to enhance its taste and therapeutic benefits.

4: Cucumber lemonade: 

This green vegetable has natural cooling properties and loaded with lot of nutrients. Having it in the form of salad or juice  is natural summer coolant. 


This healthy drink has high content of water and contains vitamin K, silica, vitamin A, vitamin C and antioxidents. Cucumber is widely used in beauty industry for healthy hair and skin.


 It hydrates your body, replenish daily nutrients and eliminates toxins from the body. Having cucumber juice on daily basis helps you in weight loss and improves your digestion too. 


You can blend cucumber juice in a mixer. Add lemon juice and little bit of black salt to give it a tangy flavour.

5. Honey lemonade:

Drinking honey lemonade in the morning in empty stomach have many benefits. It boosts your metabolism and help you in losing weight. It also eliminates toxins from the body.


 This drink hydrates and cleanses the digestive system. Thus, it prevents constipation and keeps infections at bay.With the goodness of lemon for skin and body, this drink is perfect as early morning drink.


 Making honey lemonade is very simple .Take some warm water and mix honey in it. Stir the mixture till it dissolves. Then add some fresh lemon juice and chilled water. Stir the mixture. Honey lemonade  is ready. Put some ice cubes in it and the chilled drink is ready to beat the summer heat.

6. Strawberry lassi:

Strawberry lassi has goodness of Yogurt and strawberry. Yogurt has  calcium for healthy bones and proteins for healthy muscles .It also has Vitamin A,  vitamin C and probiotics, the good bacteria which help in digestion.


 Addding strawberries to the lassi adds extra nutrition to it. They are packed with essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants which help in lowering blood pressure and protect your heart. Here is a brief idea on how to make it.


 In a mixer put chilled  straberry slices and  a cup of chilled yogurt. Puree it till smooth. Add sugar or honey as per your taste. Add cardamom powder to give it a nice flavour.


You can add any fruit you of your choice in your lassi like mango, banana or avacado. You can also have plain lassi too without adding any fruit in it. Plain lassi also tastes wonderful.

7. Fruit juices

  
Having any fruit juice is a healthier option in any season. All fruits are loaded with  different nutrients and antioxidents. These nutrients make your immunity system strong and help you in fighting many diseases. 


Different fruit juices add different flavours and taste to your palate and provides your body different essential nutrients too. So always try having juices of different fruits on daily basis so that your body is not deperived of any nutrient. 


You can also mix two or three fruits together and blend in a mixer to make fruit punch of different colour and taste. Just be innovative with fruit juices, they have amazing benefits for your health and glowing skin too.




8. Carrot juice:

Carrot juice is another healthier vegetable juice. Carrots are valuable source of antioxidents, vitamins and minerals. It boosts your immune system. 


 It is a powerhouse of vitamin A which is good for eyesight.Vitamin A is an antioxidant that attacks free radicals, and thereby prevents signs of aging like pigmentation, wrinkles and uneven skin tone.


 Carrots have beta-carotene that is a skin-friendly component converted into vitamin A inside human body. It is helpful in repairing skin tissues too.


Carrot juice is made by blending carrot pieces in a mixer by adding some water to it. Now a days power juicers are available in the market which can blend vegetable juices without adding water to it easily so that you can enjoy pure vegetable juice.



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