Sugarcane Juice –the very cooling drink It may sound completely ridiculous at first, but sugarcane juice is actually good for you. Though it is comprised purely of sugar, it is comprised of the right sugar; that is unrefined sugar. Sugarcane…
Kokum juice /solkadhi – refreshing summer drink
#HealthySummerdrinks Kokum juice /solkadhi – refreshing summer drink A tangy, refreshing drink made from this purple berry, native to India, is ideal for this sweltering heat. Kokum is low in calories, contains no cholesterol or saturated fats, and is…
Watermelon the super duper cooler
Watermelon the super duper cooler It is the season of watermelons. They are best during the summer as they are sweet and juicy. As the name says it all watermelon is 92% water and only 8%sugar. Research shows that…
Muskmelon (kharabuja, cantaloupe)
Muskmelon (kharabuja, cantaloupe) Muskmelon, also known as Kharbhuja, Cantaloupe is a member in the large Cucurbitaceae family. Some of the popular fruits and vegetables in the cucurbit family include squash, pumpkin, cucumber, gourd…etc. The muskmelon or cantaloupe, is a perfect…
WHITE JAMUN (WAX JAMBU) FRUIT
WHITE JAMUN (WAX JAMBU) FRUIT Have been seeing this fruit on and off lately everywhere quite in abundance……thats white jamun,have you heard of it, its a variant of the black jamun, the tree produces white coloured fruit,commonly known as white…
Refreshing and cooling drink
Refreshing and cooling drink Looking for something refreshing to drink that will not only cool you but also hydrate and at the same time tastes delicious? This is the drink for you. There is nothing more refreshing then lemon, cucumber,…
Tadgola a great summer fruit
Tadgola a great summer fruit Tadgola a great fruit especially to have in summer, it actually cools you down although peeling the fruit is a little messy job. Also known as ice apple, palm fruit or nungu. It is a…
Creative ways to increase water consumption
Creative ways to increase water consumption If you find it cumbersome to force yourself to drink plain old water all the time, there are several other interesting ways to ensure you’re getting the right amount of water… to keep yourself…
Herbal Iced Tea with Sabja seeds
#HealthySummerdrinks Herbal Iced Tea with Sabja seeds A refreshing and cooling tea for hot summers They are cooling and prevent heartburn and also relieves a bloated stomach.They are very good for digestion especially in a hot climate. Herbal Iced Tea…
Sabja seeds or falooda seeds or tukmaria or basil seeds
Sabja seeds or falooda seeds or tukmaria or basil seeds Sabza seeds is known by the names sabja seeds or falooda seeds or tukmaria or basil seeds. The seeds look similar like black sesame seeds and are a bit smaller…