Beat the summer heat with these 4 refreshing drinks 🍹

Staying hydrated is critical for good health, and that can be particularly difficult in warm summer temperatures.

Water is useful for various reasons: It lubricates joints, prevents kidney harm, and controls body temperature and blood pressure.

Embracing simple habits can have a major effect on your health, particularly while you're attempting to hydrate.

Here are 4 drinks that can help you beat the heat this summer. The best part - these drinks are 100% healthy and have no additional sugar. So the next time you find yourself reaching out for a chilled soft drink - try these instead.

Better yet - make a large pitcher for the entire family to enjoy together!

1. Watermelon Cooler:

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Watermelon is a juicy delicious summer fruit, rich with Vitamin A. With the scorching summer sun, a cold watermelon drink truly hits the right spot. Try out this easy recipe for yourself and see what we mean!

Recipe:

• ½ watermelon cut into cubes [around 3 cups]

• 4-5 mint leaves some more to garnish

• 3-4 teaspoons lemon juice

• black salt to taste or use salt instead

• ¼-1/2 cup water
  
  

2. Peach Drink

Peaches are rich in many vitamins, minerals, and beneficial plant compounds. They also contribute to healthy digestion. Including peaches in your diet, either raw or in the form of a refreshing summery drink, may lower risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Recipe: 

• 2 peaches 

• 1/2 banana

• 1/2 tsp stevia (opt)

• Himalayan black salt (per taste)

3. Cucumber mint cooler

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Cucumber + Mint – does it get any better than that? Cucumbers contain vitamin C and caffeic acid, two antioxidant nutrients that can help protect the skin from sun damage. Throw in some mint leaves and voila - you have the perfect drink with the right amount of zing!

Recipe:  

• 1 large chopped, peeled cucumber

• 2 tsp stevia 

• 2 tablespoon lime juice

• water as required

• 1 teaspoon black salt

• 8 leaves mint leaves

• lemon wedges as required

4. Imli Dhania Ka Sharbat

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Imli Dhania Ka Sharbat can be a perfect add-on to your summer drink list. Tamarind is known to be beneficial for weight loss and strengthening immunity. It also contains a good amount of fiber, which helps in keeping you full for a longer time. Coriander leaves (dhania patta) are also known to be rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants, which helps boost the immune system.

Recipe:  

• 4 tbsp Tamarind (Imli)

• 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves

• 1 tbsp Powdered Jeera,

• Roasted1 tbsp Red chilies (As Per Taste)

• Sugar/Jaggery As Per Taste

• Black Salt

• 1 glass Water

Let us know how you like these recipes by dropping your comments below.

Happy sipping!