When the weather is fiery hot, why must we keep our bodies cool internally?
The biggest problem in summer season is not just sweating, but the body gradually starts lacking water and essential minerals. Many times people are unable to understand why they are feeling heavy headed, why they are suddenly feeling weak or why they are feeling dizzy. Dehydration can also be a major reason for this.
During heatwaves, doctors repeatedly advise that it is important to keep the body cool not only from outside but also from inside. In such a situation, some simple homemade drinks made in the kitchen at home can be of great help. The good thing is that these do not require very expensive ingredients, and they take care of health along with taste.
Here are three easy homemade drinks recipes that can help reduce the effects of heat and sunstroke.
- Aam Panna – A traditional homemade drinks that protects from heat exhaustion
If asked about the most trusted summer drink in Indian homes, the name of Aam Panna will definitely come up. This drink made from raw mango not only keeps the body cool but also helps in preventing weakness and dehydration.
How to make?
Here’s the list of ingredients used:
•2 raw mangoes
•2-3 teaspoons sugar or jaggery
•Roasted cumin powder
•Black salt
•A few mint leaves
•Cold water
Method: First, boil or roast the raw mangoes. After it cools down, take out its pulp. Now add sugar or jaggery, black salt, roasted cumin and mint and blend well. Add water as per requirement and drink it after cooling.
Aam Panna is not only delicious, but it is also considered a traditional remedy to protect from heat stroke. Even today, many people in villages like to drink it before going out in summer.
- Sattu – Fills the stomach and cools the body
Sattu Sharbat is a quite popular homemade drink during summers in North India. It not only cools the body but also helps in maintaining energy for a long time. This is considered a very good option, especially for those who work outside.
How to make?
Here’s the list of ingredients used:
•2 teaspoons of sattu
•Cold water
•Black salt
•Roasted cumin seeds
•A little lemon juice
Method: Mix sattu in a glass of cold water. Now add black salt, cumin and lemon juice and mix well. If you want, you can also add some mint leaves to your homemade drink.
It helps in keeping the body hydrated and also prevents frequent feelings of hunger or weakness. Even today, many people in villages and small towns consider it the cheapest and most effective summer drink.
- Mint Buttermilk – Soothes the stomach, cools the body
It is common to have stomach upset or feel heaviness in the summer. In such a situation, mint buttermilk can provide a lot of relief. Apart from keeping the body cool, it also helps in improving digestion.
How to make?
Here’s the list of ingredients used:
•1 cup yogurt
•2 cups cold water
•Black salt
•Roasted cumin seeds
•Finely chopped mint
Method: Whisk yogurt and water thoroughly. Now add black salt, cumin and mint in it. If you want, you can add some ice cubes.
This homemade drink provides great relief, especially in the afternoon. If you have returned from the heat outside, a glass of cold buttermilk can provide great relief to the body.
Finally, it is important to remember one thing – just drinking cold things is not enough. It is equally important to avoid water shortage during summer days, not to stay in the sun for too long and to eat light food. These simple homemade drinks can definitely provide small but effective help in fighting the heat.
