There is severe heat all over Pakistan, and the intensity of heat is increasing day by day along with the demand for cold drinks.
Sodas are quite good in taste but we don’t know what and how is added to it. So healthy drinks are always a good option in summer.
So if you want to stay healthy and survive the summer, let’s have a look at these great in taste, budget-friendly, and cool in effect drink:
1) Fruit Smoothie
Watermelon, Mangoes, Pineapples and Litchis are some of the summer fruits with a lot of water content. You can create a fruit smoothie with any one of the fruits or with all of them together. Add some yoghurt and ice cubes into the blender to get the best results.
Fruit smoothies are not only healthy for your body, but they are also very heavy and can work as a food replacement. A tumbler glass of fruit smoothie is all you need to make a hot day relatively seem better.
2) Coconut water
Do use coconut water but know this. What are the disadvantages of using it in excess?
One of the best and easiest ways to beat the heat and to stay hydrated is by drinking coconut water! Coconut water replaces the water content that is lost when you sweat during hot climate. This is one item that is easily available in many stores.
3) Lemon water
Not just the body, but our skin also becomes a victim of scorching heat in summer. High temperatures, sun and humidity can have a major impact on our skin and worsen it. Drinking lemon juice or adding some tablespoons of lemon juice to your food promotes better digestion, further leading to clear and acne-free skin.
4) Lassi
Lassi not only cools up the body from the heat, but it also unwinds the mind too. Originating in Asia, lassi is trending as a favorite non-alcoholic summertime beverage globally.
This drink has got everything that a person can ever wish for when it comes to a coolant as it is full of vitamins, carbohydrates, proteins, and riboflavin. It eases the digestion process, helps in weight loss, and makes your immune system better.
5) Cold coffee
If you are a coffee lover, but summers make it difficult for you to have the classic hot cappuccino. Then, try making some cold coffee for yourself right away. Ingredients required are milk, ice cubes, coffee and some vanilla ice-cream. Put all the ingredients into a blender and blend till you get the right thick consistency. You can also drizzle some chocolate or caramel syrup in your coffee mug before pouring your cold coffee to get the best results.
