Sip it up

Sip it up
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Instead of going for soda drinks, try some natural coolers

With the temperature radar soaring higher day by day, the sweltering heat is in no mood to spare us. Cool drinks are the only immediate respite that not only beat the heat and sweating but also prevent dehydration. And instead of going for colas or soda drinks, try some natural drinks for quick refreshment. They offer much more advantage to your body than you would expect. Here are some of the recommended drinks:

Coconut water: There’s nothing quite like a sip of coconut water on a hot day. Research testifies to the fact that coconut water is one of the best ways to replace lost water from the body. Its mineral and vitamin-rich content provides the best corporeal re-hydration on a summer day. The water is actually obtained by opening a tender, green, healthy, and undamaged coconut. Inside, it’s clear liquid is sweet, and sterile and composed of unique chemicals such as sugars, vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, enzymes, amino acids, cytokine and phyto-hormones.

Watermelon juice: The red and wholesome watermelon can be a great summer drink. Its high water content and its fruity taste help revive you, and it is easy to guzzle down a glass. Try a tall glass with chunks of fruit; it tastes even better. Its calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium and hydrating salts vitalise like no other fruit juice, helping you regain your element. It is very hydrating. Watermelon is over 90 per cent water and the water contained in this melon is the perfect water to hydrate every cell of your body.

lemon juice: All you have to do is squeeze some freshly cut lemons into water and voila! You have a healthy lemon juice ready. lemon is particularly known for its richness in vitamin C — a potent antioxidant. Scientists have also found unique flavonoid compounds in the fruit which not only have antioxidant but anti-cancer properties as well. Furthermore, this zesty fruit scores low in calories and high in potassium.

Apple juice: Apples are great source of super antioxidants — polyphenol and flavonoids — that are beneficial for heart’s health. Furthermore, it provides your body the important mineral, potassium which is also crucial for heart. So, taking one serving of apple juice every day facilitates the heart to function properly. One of the unique advantages of apple is that it contains flavonoids. This imperative nutrient is well-known to prevent asthma attacks. In addition, flavonoids play significant role in making your lungs strong and effectual. It has been proven by latest research that the individuals who consume apple juice on regular basis have better lung function than others.

Rose sherbet: In this extreme season of heat, a glass of rose sherbet can help cool down your body and mind. In this time of the year, rose flower is available in abundance and this is the best time to make rose sherbet drink. Wild rose flowers are considered better to prepare rose sherbet. Moreover, they are cheap in price. In Delhi, you can buy cheap roses in Connaught Place at Baba Kharak Singh Marg between 4 to 9 am. Roses are also cooling agents and guard against loo — hot summer winds. like they show in the adverts — drop in a couple of ice cubes into a sizzling red glass of rose sherbet and drink up.

Herbal teas: The countless health benefits of herbal tea turn this beloved beverage into something far more than a comforting, delicious drink to enjoy with friends or over a good book! From relieving insomnia, to calming an upset stomach, herbal teas have many powerful health benefits.

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