REFRESHING SUMMER DIET

 With the onset of summer, the surrounding environment starts to heat up. Due to the heat, the body's water content decreases. Therefore, one feels thirsty frequently. However, even if one drinks water, sometimes the thirst is not satisfied. This is because the body's internal system also needs to remain balanced. Therefore, along with drinking water, it is necessary to pay attention to diet as well. continuous sweat can make body dehydrated so to fill up this gap make it hydrated some juices should be consumed in summer which will make us healthier and fresh .

1. cold water:

In summer, the first thing many people do is drink cold water directly from the refrigerator. Cold water definitely provides coolness to the body. However, drinking very cold water has some disadvantages. Drinking very cold water slows down digestion. Due to this, one may experience problems like indigestion, bloating, etc. Also, the body has to expend extra energy to bring the cold water to body temperature. This can sometimes lead to fatigue. People who frequently suffer from colds and coughs should especially avoid drinking very cold water.

Instead of very cold water, one should drink water at room temperature. Along with this, one can include cooling drinks like buttermilk, kokum sharbat, and lemon juice in their diet. These drinks not only provide coolness but also help in digestion. Seasonal fruits like watermelon and muskmelon also help maintain the body's water balance. Therefore, in summer, one should focus on a diet that includes plenty of fluids and is easy to digest.

2. Sherbet is good for health:

Sherbet made from kokum pulp is very beneficial. It has a slightly sour and sweet taste. In summer, drinking sherbet provides coolness to the body. It also quenches thirst. Often, artificial colors and essences are used in commercially available sherbet, which is not good for health. Sherbet made from kokum is easily digested. Due to its sour taste, it does not cause indigestion. It helps in the proper digestion of food and also provides relief from the burning sensation in the chest and acidity.

3. Coconut water - a treasure trove of health:

Coconut water is very beneficial, especially in summer. As soon as the tender coconut is cut, the water inside should be consumed immediately. Otherwise, its nutrients diminish and it becomes less beneficial. There is no risk of any kind of adulteration in coconut water. Whether one is traveling or roaming outside in the sun, drinking coconut water is always a good option.

4. Raw mango squash:

Raw mangoes are also a boon in summer. Its squash is very tasty and healthy. To make raw mango squash, boil raw mangoes, extract their pulp, and mix sugar, ginger, cardamom, and saffron as per taste. This squash made from raw mangoes is very beneficial for health. It provides coolness to the body. While drinking it, one can add a pinch of salt or a piece of ice if desired.

5.Kairiche Panhe (Raw Mango Drink) - 

The most favorite thing in summer is the arrival of raw mangoes and mangoes. Fresh mango juice is excellent for digestion and alleviates indigestion. Kairiche Panhe, made from boiled raw mangoes with sugar, jaggery, saffron, cardamom, etc., is very easy to make. It doesn't take much effort to make Kairiche Panhe at home. If you prepare it and store it in the freezer, you can easily make a glass by adding water and an ice cube whenever you want.

6.Usachya Ras (Sugarcane Juice) - 

There is no other heavenly delight like fresh sugarcane juice with a little lemon juice and salt. It's a must-have in the summer season. Many  people go outside to take sugar cane juice ,but with that we to take care of health also use of disposable glass and hygienic areas should be preferred for drinking sugarcane juice.

7.Fruit juice -

 In the summer days, various types of juicy fruits are available. It's good to eat pieces of fruits like oranges, sweet limes, grapes, watermelons, and musk melons, or to drink their juice. For digestion and to quench thirst, it feels good to drink a little lemon juice mixed with water. This also helps with digestion and reducing body heat.

8.Cold milk -

During the summer days, it's good to drink milk which is at normal temperature or slightly chilled. By adding good quality gulkand like Santulan Gulkand Special to milk according to your taste, you can make a great drink from young to old. Santulan Gulkand Special contains praval (coral) and velchi (cardamom), which are beneficial for health, taste, and digestion .From milk, curd, ghee, and gulkand, you can make gulkand kulfi and ice cream. It feels good to drink milk mixed with gulkand, especially at bedtime. It is also good to drink it at breakfast time."

9.Buttermilk

Another important member of the dairy family is buttermilk. Just as nectar is considered the best for the gods, so too is buttermilk for humans on Earth. It is said to be very beneficial for taste, digestion, strength, and the mouth. Various spices like salt, cumin, black pepper, asafoetida, ginger, and coriander can be added to buttermilk according to one's preference. Or, after tempering it with ghee and mustard seeds, chopped green chilies and coriander are sprinkled on top and then this buttermilk is consumed. People who eat after meals or those who don't feel hungry also drink buttermilk.

10.Ice Cream

Ice cream might be the most popular sweet treat in summer. However, while eating ice cream, 2-3 things need to be kept in mind. The first thing is that ice cream is made from milk. Currently, the practice of using full-fat milk has become prevalent. Secondly, if ice cream is made from very thick milk, it becomes difficult to digest. There is no need to churn and freeze ice cream made from thin milk. Because ice cream is made from milk, strawberry, pineapple, chikoo, and banana flavored ice creams can be easily made. Sometimes, instead of eating a lot of ice cream at once, one should eat a little bit daily. Also, even after eating a small amount of ice cream, one should drink warm water. This does not cause throat problems.

Hopefully, by considering the properties of these  items in the summer season, one can use them wisely and gain their benefits.