Try this healthy summer cooler this season with just basic ingredients from your kitchen shelf.
Summer is here! Sunglasses, shorts, and hats are out because the sun is out. From sunny mornings to sweaty nights, summers call for all things cool and relaxed. It’s the season for cold water, sundaes and popsicles, and the right to have time to try and make some really great summer drinks too. If you’re looking for a new variety for your summer menu, look no further. Here’s a healthy summer cooler suggested by nutritionist Lovneet Batra: Coconut, Fennel, and Mint Cooler. The health benefits of coconut are common knowledge, but this improved version is something entirely new. There is a heat wave taking place and one of the most important things to do during this heat wave is to stay hydrated.
Coconut Fennel Mint Cooler Health Benefits
- Coconut water is a gift from nature to humanity, as it is an excellent moisturizer. The basic ion composition of coconut can replenish the human body electrolytes excreted through sweat, such as sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium.
- The vitamin C properties of fennel seed powder reduce inflammation caused in the body by heat. On top of that, these seeds also stimulate intestinal juices, promote proper digestion, and reduce acid reflux.
- The high menthol content in peppermint produces a cooling effect on the body’s cells, helping to lower elevated body temperature.
- Chia seeds are considered cooling agents as they help retain the water content in our body and keep it hydrated.
Refreshing Coconut Fennel Mint Recipe
This is an easy homemade drink that requires only the basics from your kitchen shelf and yes, of course, coconut!
- Take half a glass of coconut water
- half a glass of water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seed
- 1/2 teaspoon powdered mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon soaked chia seeds
- A pinch of pink salt and stir well
voila! And you have a new summer drink ready on the slab for the day!
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