Apple Lemonade- Replace your aerated drinks!
Lemonade or Nimbu Pani is a simple summer cooler. It is not only refreshing it has a cooling effect on the body and is good for the digestive system as well. Add a little twist to your regular nimbu pani by adding grated apples to it!
Jaljeera - all natural summer cooler!
This is yet another recipe that comes handy while transitioning to a natural lifestyle. It makes for a great summer cooler that can easily substitute your colas this summer! Jal Jeera is traditionally served as a welcome drink in summers. It is also helpful to consume it before a meal as it can build your appetite and activate your taste buds and digestive juices. This much-loved Indian summer drink, Jal Jeera, literally translates to 'water' (Jal) and 'cumin' (jeera) in Hindi. However, the concoction is much more than a combination of cumin and water. It is spiced up with a combination of roasted cumin powder, ginger powder, herbs like coriander and mint, garam masala, chilli powder, pepper and black salt and given a sour flavour by using tamarind and dry mango powder.
Litchi Lemonade - kids love it!
Summers is the time when nature's bounty brings in this sweet, juicy fruit - Litchi or Lychee! Litchi is loved for its sweet, soft pulp especially by the kids. You could easily transform their favourite fruit into a refreshing drink as your ally to transition from cold drinks or packaged juices this summer. Get some in-season, ripe litchis to blend them into a different version of lemonade. Enjoy this healthalicious drink with your family! Do serve chilled!
Hunza Tea - no dairy or caffeine!
Hunza tea is inspired by the Hunza Civilization - one of the world's healthiest civilizations. Most of the Hunza food is in its natural state with zero sugar consumption. Brew your way to health by substituting dairy based tea with this herbal tea. It is a simple recipe prepared using easily available ingredients, that are mostly stocked in average Indian kitchens. Unlike regular tea, herbal teas are non-addictive!
Golden Apple / Bael juice
Bael is sweet, light, digestive and kindler of Gastric fire. It destroys intestinal worms, stops nausea, vomiting. As per Ayurveda it is the remedy for all the three systemic disturbances i.e cough, wind and bile. It is a great ANTI -OXIDANT and purifies the blood . It speeds up the healing of Gastric ulcers.
Golgappa Pani - simple refreshing drink made at home!
Golgappa or pani puri or puchka or gupchup... call it what you may, they are available almost everywhere in the country and are always tantalizing to the palette. The most important component of it is the spiced water. Sweet, sour and tangy you can make this homemade version with raw mango and fresh herbs.
Tamarind Water from dunes
Tamarind water juice is explicitly made as part of a ritual on Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) in Rajasthan. This water became a ritual from ancient times, especially on this day concerning health benefits. On this day, when the sun is high in the sky, and heat is killing, your body needs a natural coolant to regulate the temperature. Tamarind is your key to stay hydrated this summer. Tamarind water has a lot of health benefits like fighting cancer, having anti-oxidants and lowering blood sugar level.
Konkani Drink for Summers: Solkhadi
The temperature of summer is rising day by day, and we need something to combat the heat. Kokam being the natural coolant of the Konkan region is what is necessary, for your body to stay functional. Kokam with the botanical name of Garcinia Indica it helps in lipid metabolism and very good for fats in the body. When mixed with coconut, which is another coolant is an extra benefit as it helps good growth of your hair and also keeps your immunity boosted.
Faalse ka Sherbet - homemade summer cooler!
Faalsa or Phalsa is a summer fruit, available only from April to June. It is a small fruit, looks like Jamun and has high nutritive value. It is a storehouse of vitamins and is known to have a cooling effect. How about putting some in-season phalse into a homemade summer quencher! Here's a simple recipe to prepare the refreshing and nutritious Faalse ka Sherbet, without any artificial sweeteners!
Sol Kadhi - natural summer cooler!
This is a delicious drink and simple to make. ‘Sol' is known as kokum in Marathi, and is made from kokum and coconut milk, and is popular in coastal regions of Maharashtra and Goa. The tangy coolant is a delicious drink to have during the summer heat.
Hibiscus Tea
It is a very good alternative for regular tea, if one is looking for alternatives to help give it up.
Pumpkin Seeds Milk - dairy-free, sugar-free plant-based milk!
Pumpkin seeds milk is a wonderful way to add these healthful green seeds to your diet. Pumpkin seeds are a storehouse of various minerals and vitamins and are known to promote bone health, amongst numerous other health benefits. Pumpkin seeds milk has a subtle sweet flavour and is not very distinctive. It is thereby a simple replacement to dairy milk, especially for kids.
Lemon grass Tea - refreshing, herbal infusion!
Lemon grass is native to South Asia. It is also called citronella. It looks like grass with long, green blades. It has a nice lemony aroma which lends itself wonderfully to this refreshing cuppa.
Sattu Sharbat - easy replacement for packaged drinks!
It takes just about 5-10 min to prepare this delicious drink. Not only does it taste good, it is very filling and healthy. It is full of nutrients, fiber and protein and is a brilliant summer cooler. Sattu Sharbat has its origin in Bihar. Sattu powder is made with roasted black chanas. This powder is mixed along with jaggery to prepare a healthful, sweet beverage. You could easily carry the sattu powder to get an instant cooling drink in office or while traveling!
Sesame Seeds Milk - homemade, healthy replacement for dairy!
Struggling to quit dairy? Concerned about your family's calcium intake? Nuts & Seeds may be the answer to your concern. Nuts and seeds can be easily made into milk. These are high on nutritional content and a couple of servings each week should help meet your dietary requirements. Here is one such recipe of Sesame Seed milk.
Basil Mint Ginger Tea - sip your way to health, without dairy or sugar!
This recipe is one of the many options that can be used to replace our regular tea. The caffeinated tea that we drink as a stimulant, has a highly acidic impact on our body. It is habit forming, plus we add refined sugar to each cup we consume. A herbal tea is a healthier alternative that could be prepared easily using various combinations of herbs and/or spices. Try this combination of mint, ginger and tulsi leaves.
Paan Almond Thandai - homemade, without white sugar or dairy!
Thandai, a traditional Indian drink is a creamy blend of nuts and seeds. Other than the nutty flavour and cooling effect this drink has, it is highly nutritious. This recipe is a variation of the usual thandai as it has the flavour of paan (betel leaves) blended with the other nuts, seeds and spices! An interesting way to incorporate power-packed ingredients into your family's diet! Ditch the ready-to-use thandai mixes available in the market as they have artificial additives which put a digestive load on the body. Make this dairy-free, sugar-free, healthful drink at home and enjoy fresh!
Herbal Tea
Caffeine free tea! Yes, this fusion of herbs and spices is not only a great immunity booster, the flavours and aroma of its ‘herbal' ingredients are soothing and stressbusters. Herbs in our food and drinks help our body to get rid of the toxins we are constantly exposed to. Surely, a great substitute to coffee or regular tea to start your day with! Also, the same recipe could be used to comfort you in case you are troubled by cold / headache!
Cinnamon & Saunf tea - no dairy tea to keep you warm
Firstly I would mention the fennel and cinnamon tea benefits ie, it is a easy and effective way to loose weight and body fat. The combination of cinnamon and fennel tea reduce unwanted added weight from your body. This is an effective and simple weight loss recipe which helps to shed extra kilos. This is detox drink recipe.
Mint Tea - substitute your regular tea!
Making a mint tea from scratch is simple and easy, and it's great to have on hand as an alternative to the regular dairy tea. For those of you who are tea-fans and would not want to forgo your liking for your favourite comfort drink, this recipe is a great respite. Prepared using the flavourful, healthful mint and nut-milk, this Mint tea would not take much time for you to get adapted to in order to transition to a healthier lifestyle!
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