Top 10 desi drinks to stay hydrated and beat the heatwave

The national capital is experiencing a severe heatwave. As per reports, the city felt 51.9 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert and suggested staying indoors during peak heat hours, eating lower-calorie food, and drinking safe fluids. There are several desi drinks that can aid in staying hydrated during extreme heat. This piece of information explores 10 such desi drinks that one can keep handy during the extreme heat to stay hydrated.

This traditional drink is made with roasted gram flour (sattu), along with onion, salt, black, salt, chaat masala, pudina, and coriander leaves. Sattu has innate cooling properties that help regulate body temperature and prevent heatstroke. It is also packed with plant-based protein and dietary fiber, that keeps you full, supports muscle health, and aids digestion.

Made with raw mangoes, it is one of the most loved traditional Indian summer drinks. It is rich in electrolytes and cooling properties, and helps protect the body from heatstroke and sun exposure. Loaded with water, salt, and natural sugars, it helps restore lost fluids and keeps the body hydrated. Also, raw mango is high in vitamin C, which strengthens the immune system and helps fight infections.

Also known as buttermilk, it helps lower body temperature and keeps you cool from within, making it ideal for summers. Loaded with probiotics and digestive spices like cumin and ginger, chaas soothes the stomach and aids digestion.

Made with curd, sugar, and malai, it is rich in probiotics that balance gut bacteria, and help relieve bloating and constipation. It also contains beneficial bacteria and vitamins that strengthen the immune system.

Jaljeera is a zesty drink made with umin (jeera), mint, tamarind, black salt, and other spices and is considered to be a refreshing summer drink. It is rich in salts and minerals that helps replenish electrolytes lost through sweat in summer.

It is made with the pulp of the seasonal fruit also known as wood apple. In Ayurveda, it is revered as a natural remedy for a variety of ailments. Rich in fiber and anti-inflammatory compounds, it helps with constipation, indigestion, and bloating.

Also known as nature's sports drink, it is a clear, refreshing liquid rich in electrolytes like potassium, sodium, and magnesium, it rehydrates the body better than most sugary drinks.

This seasonal drink is made with sugarcane and is naturally rich in glucose, which quickly revitalizes the body and combats fatigue. It also acts as a natural coolant and prevents dehydration during summer heat.

It is one of the most popular summer beverages and is made with lemon juice, water, salt, black salt, chaat masala, black pepper powder, and sugar. This popular drink boosts immunity, fights infections, and is good for skin health.

It is a traditional summer drink from the western coastal regions of India, especially Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. It is made from the deep purple kokum fruit mixed with water and salt. It helps lower body heat, making it ideal for hot and humid climates. Also, it stimulates digestion and helps relieve acidity and bloating.

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