Summer and its scorching heat have entered India triumphantly. The heat has reached such an unbelievable extent that the past month, March, was India’s hottest in the last 122 years. It is important to keep ourselves hydrated to stay fit in this heat. No fancy recipes, no fancy menu, the desi ingredients available in our kitchen are enough to beat the heat. Try out these best desi foods to help you stay hydrated this summer.
1. Sattu Drink
Indian household’s most famous good ol’ Sattu drink is our first preference in this list. Sattu drink is easy-to-make, takes no time in making and drinking it. It is rich in iron, sodium, magnesium, and lots of goodness. The best part is that sattu being an insoluble fibre helps in taking care of our digestive issues. Sattu drink is actually a natural cooling agent packed with nutrients and energy in a glass.
2. Coconut Water
There is no comparison to coconut water. Coconut water is extremely efficient in hydration and loaded with nutrients like potassium, iron, calcium, fibre as well. Commonly known as ‘nariyal pani’, is the easiest way of hydration and is also rich in electrolytes.
3. Curd
Curd is a favourite of every Indian and a mandate on every day’s menu. One can consume curd in different ways and in different tastes; raita, buttermilk, or lassi. Curd provides a cooling effect and also helps in maintaining our digestive health.
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4. Cucumber
Open your fridge, take out a cucumber, wash and peel it, and there is your desi food loaded with water content. Cucumber is once again a mandate in Indian households in the form of salad. It keeps the skin healthy, boosts energy, and also bids goodbye to constipation.
5. Aam Panna (Green Mango Juice)
The list of the best desi foods for hydration is totally incomplete without Aam Panna. No matter the age, everyone loves to relish some Aam Panna in the summers. Apart from being delicious, it is also rich in vitamin A, C, potassium, sodium, magnesium, etc. A glass of Aam Panna soothes the soul on a summer afternoon.
It is actually simple to keep yourself hydrated and cool in summer. Intake a lot of water, indulge in some of the best desi foods, and have adequate sleep to stay healthy. Also, have you ever heard of a mango thaali? No, then watch this video to know more.