BEVERAGES TO BEAT THE SUMMER HEAT

DR.Rohini , Mrs. Sheela Paul, Ms. Manonmani
Dept of nutrition and dietetics



Summer heat just screams fruity and cold beverages. Not only do they help you stay hydrated but are delicious and gives you a refreshing feeling. And with all the seasonal fruits being harvested, it's a great way to drink in the taste of summer. Whether you prefer ice tea or freshly squeezed lime juice or you're just curious to know how some popular summer beverages stack up nutritionally, then we unveil the curtain and present to you a treasure chest of delicious healthy drinks to beat the heat this summer.


LEMON BARLEY JUICE


Ingredients:

1. Barley powder- 2tsp
2. Lime juice- 2 to 3 drops
3. Ginger juice- 1- 2 drops
4. Pepper powder- to taste
5. Water- 200ml
6. Jeera powder- to taste
7. Salt- to taste

Method:

1. Boil 2tsp barley powder in 200 ml of water.
2. Then add lime juice, ginger juice, pepper powder, jeera powder and salt. Pour it in a glass and serve it chilled.

Nutritive value:

Macronutrients

Calories - 35kcal
Carbohydrate - 7.5g
Protein - 0.9g
Fiber - 1.5g

MINT LIME JUICE


Ingredients:

1. Mint - Few Leaves
2. Lime juice - 2tsp
3. Water - 200ml
4. Salt - to taste

Method:

1. Blend Fresh mint leaves in a mixer.
2. Add 2tsp of lime juice, salt and water.
3. Mix well and serve chilled.

Nutritive value:

Calories, carbohydrate, fat and protein neglible.

LEMON ICE TEA


Ingredients:

1. Lime juice – 2tsp
2. Water – 200ml
3. Ice cubes- few
4. Tea bags- 2
5. Sugar free- to taste

Method:

1. In a large saucepan, bring 200ml of water to a boil.
2. Remove water from heat and add tea bags. Cover and let it stand 5 minutes. Remove tea bags.
3. Add sugar free and lime juice according to taste. Add ice cubes and stir well. Ice tea is ready to serve.

Nutritive value:

Calories, carbohydrate, fat and protein neglible

TOMATO CUCUMBER JUICE


Ingredients:

1. Cucumber –150g
2. Tomato – 100g
3. Coriander leaves – to garnish
4. Lime juice – 2 tsp
5. Salt and pepper - to taste

Method:

1. Peel and cut the cucumber. Blend the tomato and cucumber in a blender
2. Add salt and pepper powder, pour it in a glass
3. Garnish it with coriander leaves.

Nutritive value:

Macronutrients

Calories - 30 kcal
Carbohydrate - 4g
Protein - 0.2g
Fiber - 2.1g

RELAXATION JUICE


Ingredients:

1. Carrot – 1(100g)
2. Cucumber- 100g
3. Lime juice – 1tsp
4. Salt and pepper powder – to taste
5. Coriander leaves – to garnish

Method:

1. Wash, peel and cut carrot and cucumber. Blend it
2. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritive value:

Macronutrients

Calories - 35 kcal
Carbohydrate - 6g
Protein - 0.2g
Fiber - 3.1g