Jun 13, 2025
BY:3 Traditional Cooling Drinks You Need This Summer - By Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar
Stay Naturally Cool the Desi Way
Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar recommends traditional Indian foods to beat the heat—naturally, effectively, and deliciously.
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1. Bael Sherbet
A refreshing summer drink made from bael fruit—hydrating, anti-inflammatory, and packed with flavonoids and immunity-boosting vitamins.
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Why Bael Works in Heat
It cools the body, soothes the gut, and protects against heatstroke. Best consumed chilled, anytime during the day.
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2. Soaked Almonds
Start your day with 4–6 soaked almonds—rich in protein, healthy fats, and nutrients like biotin for glowing skin.
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Almonds for Brain & Skin
They're not just cooling—they sharpen the mind and nourish skin from within. Ancient wisdom backed by modern nutrition.
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3. Buttermilk (Chaas)
This humble drink is a powerful gut healer. Light, cooling, and probiotic-rich—ideal with lunch during summer months.
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Why Chaas Is a Summer Staple
Combines water, curd, spices, and salt to aid digestion, reduce bloating, and hydrate cells from the inside out.
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A Natural Probiotic Combo
Buttermilk offers both pre- and probiotics, supporting gut health and improving overall immunity and energy levels.
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Rujuta’s Summer Rule
“Don’t turn your gut into curd” she says. Use chaas instead—to calm the body and mind.
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Ancient Foods, Timeless Benefits
Include bael, soaked almonds, and chaas in your daily routine to stay naturally cool and healthy all summer long.
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