Drinks to rejuvenate

Monsoon is welcome. Even though a relief from dry-heat to humid rain-soaked days can cause problems for the body. During summer, the body weakens due to the heat and this especially affects the digestion. During monsoon, outdoor activity is restricted on the whole and one is cooped up indoors listening to the patter of rain. This triggers a chemical reaction in your system bringing a sense of gloom dullness, aches and body pains – a lethargic mood. Here we offer simple natural drinks that keep you refreshed and rejuvenated:

Ginger chai:

Ginger chai is one of the best natural drinks for the monsoon. Ginger is a natural spice that is known for its refreshing aspect along with health benefits. Ginger cures stomach upset that is characteristic of monsoon. It brings about a soothing relief to cold and cough, sore throat and respiratory allergies that are common during the season. Ginger chai is an efficient aid for digestion as physical activities are restricted due to rains. It also relieves pain owing to rheumatoid arthritis and muscle pain that inflames during this season as it reduces inflammation.

 

Tulsi chai:
Tulsi or Basil leaf is one of the natural herbs with immense medicinal properties. Drink chai made out of Tulsi this monsoon as it is rich in antioxidants builds immunity when one is prone to ailments owing to changing weather. It fights infections. It improves digestion and increases the stamina. Apart from the above-mentioned health benefits of Tulsi chai, it’s relieving effect on cold and cough and other respiratory ailments are what makes it an amazing monsoon drink.

 

 

If you are not a chai drinker then sip coffee with dry ginger and coriander powder:

Sukku Malli:
Coffee brewed from Sukku, (dry ginger powder) and Malli (Coriander powder) is easy to prepare and has innumerable health benefits. It is a welcoming relief and remedy of indigestion. It aids loss of appetite as one is stuck indoors. It cures headaches and mild giddiness. It brings about relief from cold and cough.

 

 

Beat the muggy monsoon heat with fresh fruit juice, mix and twist to create your own monsoon magic :

Monsoon Magic:

Take cherries and mash them in a blender by adding a bit of water. Add orange juice, crushed pieces of ice and a pinch of salt, little sugar and half a lime. Pour this mixture into a glass and drink right away to beat the monsoon blues.

 

 

 

Blueberry cooler:

This drink can be prepared in no seconds – a quick fix to boost energy level. All you need for them is blueberries, yogurt, honey and ice cubes. In a blender blend blueberries, yogurt, honey and ice cubes to get a lip-smacking blueberry cooler.

 

 

 

Pomegranate Mint Cooler:

 

This drink is extremely high in antioxidants. You will need to blend 1 cup pomegranate along with ½ a cup of orange juice and ½ a cup of pineapple juice with a dash of mint leaves for freshness. A refreshing drink to sip and chill with the rains.

 

 

Pineapple Breeze:
This drink is prepared by blending 1/2 a cup of coconut juice with ½ a cup of pineapple juice. Add a bit of honey and rock salt to it, your pineapple breeze drink is ready.

Stay indoors, watch the rain and indulge in either hot refreshing chai or cold fresh fruit blends which are antioxidants, fight fatigue and season related ailments.