In summers, whatever you eat or drink seems to be unable to beat the heat.
Pomegranate Citrus Splash
Researches show that pomegranate can help prevent or treat various disease risk factors including high BP, high cholesterol, hyperglycemia and inflammation. They have been shown to provide anticarcinogenic effect. Here’s a delightful summer drink made with pomegranate juice with a dash of citrus and ginger flavours:
Ingredients
METHOD
In a glass place the pomegranate seeds and crushed ice. Pour ginger syrup, add khus khus seeds.
Pour the pomgranate juice. Now slowly add the orange juice and orang flakes. Decorate with mint leaves.
To make pomegranate juice:
After taking out the seeds fully place them in a blender and pulse a few times to break them apart and release their juice. Now pour into a strainer placed over a bowl. Using the back of a spoon push against the pulp and extract as much juice as possible.
Snow in sunshine ( fruit cocktail)
This yummy drink is made using mango pulp and coconut milk. Coconut milk is often considered as a ‘Miracle Liquid’ since the nutrition it offers has great ability to build up the body’s immune system. It is good for your heart as it lowers BP and cholesterol, improves eye health and digestion, provides electrolytes, and prevents fatigue and helps fight heat stroke.
Ingredients:
METHOD:
Tropical Rainbow Salad
In summer it’s common for people to lose appetite which makes them stay away from rich and heavy foods. Fruits and vegetables that are juicy, sweet and sour and seem to have the most naturally cooling effect on the body in addition to their antioxidant properties that can neutralise harmful free radicals. Here is a versatile salad recipe that is healthy as well as delicious. This recipe is sure to tickle your taste buds.
Ingredients needed
In a large bowl place the cubed apple and banana first. Toss them in a teaspoon of lemon juice to prevent them from getting discoloured. Then toss in all the other ingredients except the lettuce leaves, nuts and the salad dressing. Keep it aside covered in the refrigerator.
For crunchiness:-
For the salad dressing
Mix all the ingredients for the dressing in a sauce pan. Keep it over a low flame stir continuously until it thickens and the sauce coats the back of the spoon. Let it cool down and keep aside.
To serve:
Arrange the lettuce leaves in a salad bowl or platter. Arrange the mixed vegetables and fruits over the leaves. Drizzle the salad dressing on top. Sprinkle the nuts and 1 tbsp pomegranate seeds.
Chill and serve on a warm summer night.