Soaring heat? Let’s beat!

The winters have bid farewell to India. Now we are heading towards May’s scorching heat and rising temperatures, which result in sweaty, dehydrated and exhausting days. Panicked? Not at all! It’s every year routine, as we do not live in alaska, so heat is required to be beaten to prevent heat to beat us

beat this heat with some icy refreshing drinks to cool our body. The biggest mistake we do to quench our thirst by colas or other aerated water. I give you some refreshing, healthy and natural options; so that as the temperatures around you soar, you can indulge in some refreshments – the healthy way. Here are the some healthy drinks to beat the heat…

Thandai is a North-Indian drink. It is a great, tasty and cooling drink for a very hot, dry summer, when the wind blows and leaves everyone dehydrated.

Lassi possesses great refreshing and hydrating properties. This sweet drink helps cool your body and cure summer dehydration problems.

Coconut water refresh yourself with coconut water, instead of grabbing colas. Coconut water is a natural coolant and contains bountiful nutrients, which can help you fight the summer heat and reduce body heat.

Mango lassi is the perfect cooler on a hot day. You can add extra sweetness to it, if you like, with sugar or honey.

Mint lemonade, add a few mint leaves and spices to your regular lemon juice, to enjoy this super tasty, super healthy refreshing drink.

Fruit smoothies – blend your favorite fruits with cold milk or yoghurt, and add ice cubes to enjoy the delicious flavor of fruit and replenish yourself.

Aam panna is prepared with mangoes and mint leaves. It is a very popular summer drink, which is very effective against heat stroke.

Iced mint green tea – You may find yourself craving for this crisp and refreshing beverage on a hot summer. Its minty flavor give a soothing feeling and help replenish body and soul.

Badam milk – This is not just a cooling drink but also a glass filled with lots of nutrients. It has a delicate cardamom and nuts flavor, which makes it a must have for every summer.

Gulaab sharbaat – On a hot summer’s day, sip on a tall, frosty glass of gulaab sharbat. This drink can hydrate you instantly.