What To Drink This Summer? 5 Refreshing Summer Drinks That Can Boost Your Immunity

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, it is more important than ever to focus on your immune health to remain safe and healthy. Good immunity will protect you from disease-causing viruses and keep you safe in this trying time.

The first thing to mind regarding immunity-boosting beverages is a hot cup of bitter tea made with hundreds of herbs and spices. Contrary to common opinion, immunity drinks do not have to be tasteless or hot. Incorporating some summer-specific chilled beverages into your diet will boost your immune system while helping you combat the sun. We’ve put together a list of 5 drinks to keep you hydrated and fit this summer.

Khus drink

Khus drink
Khus drink (Source: Envanto elements)

The delicious is, and refreshing khus drink the perfect summer refresher. It’s made from khus, or vetiver grass, related to other fragrant grasses, including lemongrass, citronella, and palmarosa. Khus roots are high in antioxidants, which help the body resist free radicals and improve immunity. Apart from that, this refreshing beverage can contain traces of zinc, which supports our natural defense system, aids cell division, and speeds wound healing.

Buttermilk Mint

Buttermilk Mint
Buttermilk Mint (Source: Indiamart)

Without buttermilk or lassi, the list of special summer drinks will be incomplete. This summer cooler is made with fresh curd and is high in gut-friendly bacteria. It regulates our digestive systems, hydrates us, and boosts our immunity. To make this tangy drink healthier, add some mint leaves and a pinch of ground cumin powder. Mint is high in antioxidants and vitamins C, E, and A, while cumin is high in Vitamin C. Both ingredients are well-known for improving immunity.

Green Smoothie

Green Smoothie
Green Smoothie

Nothing beats a tall glass of green smoothie made with spinach, cucumber, and amla juice first thing in the morning to jumpstart your metabolism and improve your immunity. Spinach and amla (Indian gooseberry) are high in antioxidants, vitamin C, and beta carotene, which can help our immune systems combat infections, while cucumber keeps you hydrated. To make your drink tastier, add lemon juice and rock salt.

Aam Panna

Aam Panna
Aam Panna

Mangoes are the fruit of the season. This particular summer fruit will provide you with many vital nutrients, whether you eat it raw or ripe. Aam Panna, made with raw mangoes, cumin seeds powder, and black salt, is tangy and flavorful and can help with depression, nausea, and diarrhea. Aam Panna can also boost the body’s immunity and bacterial resistance.

Bel sharbat

Bel sharbat
Bel sharbat

Wood apple, also known as bel, is a seasonal summer fruit grown in India. Bel sharbat, high in fiber, vitamin C, potassium, calcium, iron, and other nutrients, keeps your stomach cool and boosts your immunity by inhibiting bacteria and virus growth in the body. There is nothing better than bel sharbat to get an extra dose of nutrients or to hydrate yourself on a hot day.

Last Updated on July 28, 2023 by john liam