Hello Hydration

Summer is back and so is our thirst. This simply translates to increasing our water intake and in this season, more is less. But don’t worry, we are not going to tell you to drink ten litres of water everyday. Instead we have a few suggestions as to how you can keep hydrating your body through the day with more than just plain old water.

• Switch up the taste of water by adding certain herbal flavours to boost your taste as well as your health. The summer heat can be overwhelming especially for those who travel by public transport or have a travelling job. This can often result in the person feeling parched and nauseous. Sipping on ginger tea is a great way to fight nausea in the scorching heat. If a hot cup of tea is not your thing, add some ice cubes and let the tea settle your tummy. Add a dash of peppermint or lemon juice for a zing.

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 Coconut water is a great alternative to water. Have it as it is or to spunk it up by adding it to a mixed fruit popsicle. Simply chop your favourite fruits and dump them in a popsicle or ice cream mould and pour coconut water on top. Freeze overnight and enjoy your tropical ice cream. A smart way to get the kids to eat a variety of fruits.

• Keep up your energy by drinking lemon water through the day. It will not only hydrate but also cleanse your body from the inside and give you an energy boost. Add honey or mint to make it more delicious.

• There’s no better time to load up on Vitamin C. Grab those citrus fruits and blend them all together for a citrus fruit punch. Load up your glasses with ice cubes and sip away the summer heat. Fruits with high amount of water content are watermelon, musk melon, peach, pineapple and berries. ’Tis the season to juice, people!

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• You can also replace fruit juices with vegetable juice or green smoothies to add iron and potassium to your diet. 

• Does anyone remember Hamdard’s Rooh Afza? Rooh Afza is as old as free India and has been a part of almost everyone’s childhood, especially during summers. Rooh Afza, although a fruit concentrate, is made of extracts from fruits and vegetables as well as herbs. Add a dash of Rooh Afza to a glass of milk or lemon water and wait for the magic to happen. A sip of this drink is a much needed respite from the heat as it instantly cools your body from within. 

• It is advisable to stay away from concentrates and squashes as they are not natural and have very high sugar content in them. Too much sugar can make you more sluggish in the heat. Stick to natural ingredients and be sure to have a bottle of water at hand at all times. More often than not, we tend to lay back lazily as even getting up for a glass of water seems like an arduous task.

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