Though torrential rains have lashed most parts of South India, some parts of North India are still in the throes of the hot summer. Whether it is to quench your thirst or for a celebration, a cool refreshing drink is always welcome in summer.
Benefits of drinking juices in summer
In summer, juices not only help in overcoming fatigue but also boost energy and work wonders in a state of dehydration. Moreover they are rich in various kinds of vitamins, minerals and enzymes, low in calories and boost the immune system. Water melons, juicy grapes, oranges, mangoes and melting pears are all filled with the goodness of summer. Mango, the king of the fruits is the hot favorite and a ‘welcome guest’ of this season. So make the most of this fruit while it is there.
Drink cool refreshing juices in summer
Go ahead & beat the heat by drinking gallons of fresh fruit juices and feel cool from the inside also. Do remember that fresh fruit juices are a hundred times tastier, healthier and cheaper than bottled aerated drinks.
*Start your day with a glass of orange juice. It not only contains vitamin C but is also loaded in antioxidants. If oranges are not available, you may drink vegetable juice comprising carrot, beetroot, and tomato. Add to it a dash of lemon juice, salt and rock salt to keep you energetic throughout the day.
* Pineapple juice is also a good source of vitamin C and helps in digestion. Steamed and raw peaches and apples also make healthy and tasty fruit juices.
* Chilled water-melon, cucumber and grape juices are simply made for the afternoons and early evenings when the heat is at its worst. Add to the juice chunks of melons and grapes and your energizing health drink is complete.
* Grape juice not only helps in curing constipation but also is rich in Vitamin C.
* Keep in readiness, fresh lime concentrates and green mango panna which are reputed to ward off heat stroke and exhaustion. These can refresh you after a workout or a walk. Preparation of mango panna is very simple. Extract pulp of boiled raw mangoes. Add jaggery (or sugar) to it. Whip up in a blender. Add salt, pepper & cardamoms to taste. Chill & serve cold.
* Sweet or salted lassi made of thinned buttermilk is an ideal summer refreshener. A jug of lassi should find a place in your refrigerator every day in summer.
Try out new juice recipes
Make an effort to be adventurous and try to include as many newer recipes and variety of fruits and vegetables for your juice diet. A varying choice increases the likelihood of getting all the nutritional advantages of fruits and vegetables.
So, go natural and load up on juice instead of the usual coffee, tea or cola drinks in summer.
See also: Some tips for summer / Cool ways to beauty in summer / Makeup tips for summer / Sunscreen-the necessity of summer / Eye care in summer / Baths / All about deodorants and anti-perspirants
17 comments:
Wow..you blog has too informative. I just loved it :).
Thanks for visiting my site. I will post some of the cool juices/drinks soon. Your blog gave me inspiration :).
Looking forward to your juice recipes... :)
Lovely fruit juice. Looks very refreshing
That looks great, ! Very colorful and healthy too! And hey, You write so well!! :)
That looks and sounds absolutely amazing,
Thanks all of you for the wonderful comments. Keep dropping by.
Mmmm, look good.
Have you tried adding vegetable juices to your summer drink. Full of vital nutrients and not as high in calories as fruit juices.
http://www.juicingshack.com/blog/2009/01/best-vegetables-for-juicing.html
Juice boosters or supplements can be added to you juice for greater nutritional value. Boosters or supplements can be added to your drink to bring about specific health benefits. The supplements like spirulina, wheatgrass and aloe vera are concentrated sources of the vitamins and minerals essential to good health and speedy recovery. Add them to your juices for maximum nutritional benefits.
Dilute your Juices with water. It'll reduce the calorie in take without affecting the taste buds.
Juices have many calories, ounce for an ounce as a soda. Set a limit of one 8-oz glass fruit juice a day.
Hey Aparna! Great tip about staying hydrated with fruit JUICE
Fresh fruits are always good for health. But of course, instead of the ready-made market-available fruit juices, one should make it at home. Because these so-called canned juices are just empty calories, full of sugar, preservatives and chemicals.
Eating a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables assists with detoxifying harmful substances from your body
calamansi juice is a very good in our body because it help our body to metabolize...
Fruit juices have loads of vitamins and nutrients, but it’s important to make sure that there’s no added sugar
To keep your cool in summer, avoid sugary foods and drinks. Instead, drink plenty of fresh fruit juices and coconut water.
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