The summers are at their peak already with the blazing sun & soaring temperatures and what’s frightening is that this is just the beginning. All one can think of in this heat is to grab something cool that rejuvenates one’s senses. One of the best ways to do this is prepare yourself some refreshing icy drinks.
Well, before you settle for the calorie dense colas or boring plain water, try out these easy to make and low on calories summer drinks that will surely quench your thirst:
1. Watermelon Fizz
Apart from the stimulating taste it naturally has, watermelon juice is very good for kidneys and eyes. It has 90% water and thus you don’t need to worry about the calories. It is also very high in fiber which is an add- on health benefit.
How to prepare:
-Blend the watermelon in a mixer jar and add some crushed ice to it.
-Avoid straining the blended mixture as you will lose on the fiber. The best part is you do not need to add any sweetener!
-You may want to add some salt and mint leaves for a different sweet- salty flavor.
-Add some soda water and your watermelon fizz is ready.
Calorie count: 30 Kcal/glass
2. Aam Panna
One of the most relished summer drink for mango lovers is aam panna. It is rich in Vitamin C and iron and has antioxidants too which heightens your metabolism rate. Aam panna keeps you well hydrated and thus prevents heat stroke.
How to prepare:
-Pressure cook raw mangoes (3-4 whistles) and peel them off to remove the pulp.
-Blend the pulp in a jar and mix salt, cumin seeds (jeera), black pepper to it.
-Avoid adding sugar to it but if you really want it sweet, use alternatives to sugar like artificial sweeteners.
-Store the mixture in a jar in the refrigerator. Add 1/ 2 tsp in a glass, add chilled water and ice and top it up with mint leaves.
Calorie count: 40 Kcal/glass
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3. Sparkling Plum Soda
Plums are known for assisting in weight loss owing to the plentiful antioxidants and fiber they possess. It also keeps you full for long which cuts down your overall caloric intake. It is profusely rich in essential nutrients like Vitamin A, C, K and iron, calcium, magnesium.
How to prepare:
-For 4 glasses, take 8-10 plums, cut them into pieces and blend in a jar in a processor.
-Add artificial sweeteners to the pureed mixture and blend again.
-Stain the mixture through a sieve using the back of a spoon.
-Fill 4 glasses up to half with the strained juice.
-Add soda water and crushed ice to each and relish the drink to your heart’s full.
Calorie count: 120-150 Kcal/glass
4 . Fizzy Peach Punch
Peaches are the low calorie summer fruits that offer a treasure of zinc, calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium. They have a good amount of dietary fiber and have no saturated fats.
How to prepare:
-For 4 glasses, take 8-10 peaches, cut them into pieces and blend them in a jar to form a puree.
-Strain the puree through a strainer and obtain the nectar in a jar.
-Take 1-2 tsp of peach nectar in a glass and fill it up with soda water.
-Add some artificial sweeteners according to your taste. Squeeze half a lemon into it.
-You may want to experiment by adding 1 tsp of ginger juice for a sharp and pungent flavor!
-Add crushed ice and serve.
Caloric count: 80 Kcal/glass
5. Strawberry Lemonade Slush
Strawberries bring freshness and add a vibrant color to any drink or dessert they are added to. They have bountiful antioxidants and are a wonderful source of Vitamin C. They also have high fiber content are loaded with manganese, iodine, potassium and biotin.
How to prepare:
-Take about 20-30 strawberries and cut them into small pieces to blend in a jar until smooth.
-Add some lemon juice to it and one cup of water.
-Add some artificial sweeteners to add some sweet flavor. Blend well.
-Freeze this mixture for 3-4 hours till it turns into slush.
-Add 1/4th cup of this slush mixture to a glass, top it up with soda water and some ginger juice.
-Enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Caloric count: 90- 100 Kcal/glass
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So, this summer season, ditch the market ready high calorie, preserved drinks and experiment on these fresh and rejuvenating options customized according to your own taste buds! Keep yourself hydrated, drink healthy and stay healthy!
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