Summer always comes with scorching heat and warm atmosphere. We use light fabric, sweltering heat and refreshing juices. In our country Pakistan, summer can be cruel. To beat the heat is the great challenge for everyone and we can easily beat it with refreshing juices. Drinking juice can help the body stay cool and also protects the body from dehydration which is a common and worst problem during summer season. Here in this post you will find 5 refreshing juices to beat the heat below.
5 Refreshing Juices To Beat The Heat
Here are the 5 refreshing juices for the summer season. These all are the homemade juices with fresh and pure fruits.
1. Sweet Lime Juice:
Sweet lime juice is also known as mosambi juice which has so many benefits. It contains Vitamin C, and Copper. This lime juice provides relief from constipation and also improves digestion and reduces black spots, pimples and pigmentation.
How To Make:
Ingredients:
- 6 to 7 Limes peeled and chopped
- Sugar or honey
- Black salt
- Roasted cumin powder
- Chaat masala
Method:
- Simply, put lime pieces into an electric juicer and extract the juice
- Add honey or sugar for taste
- Add some black salt and roasted cumin powder.
- Add chat masala and blend them again nicely
- Serve when chilled.
Nutritional Value:
88.4 moisture, 8g Protein, 3g Fat, 7g Minerals, 5g Fibre, 9,3g Carbohydrate, 40mg Phosphorus, 490 mg Potassium, 7mg Iron, 50mg Vitamin C and Calories 43kcal.
2. Watermelon Juice:
Watermelon is a the most demanding summer fruit. It contains 92% of water and 8% of sugar. The watermelon juice is the most favorite refreshing juice that beats the summer very well.
How To Make:
Ingredients:
- 3 cups of Chopped watermelon
- 3/4 cup of Sugar
- 1/2 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 2 cups of White grape juice
- 1 tsp Shredded lime peel
- 3/4 cup Chilled lemon juice
- 4 cups Of chilled club soda
- Mint sprigs (Optional)
- Watermelon wedges (Optional)
Method:
- Blend watermelon into a food processor and then strain it through a fine sieve and throw away he pulp.
- Add sugar and mint in a bowl. Crushed mint leaves by pressing the leaves against the side of bowl and then add lime peel, grape juice, watermelon juice, lime juice and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Serve when chilled and for garnishing you can use watermelon wedges and mint sprigs.
Nutritional Values:
31mg Sodium, 31g Carbohydrates, 1g Fibre, 28g Sugar, 1g Protein, Calorie 121kcal.
3. Musk Melon Juice:
Musk melon juice also contains nutrients. It contains Vitamin C, beta carotene and antioxidant that help in treating ulcer, urinary tract infection, and acidity.
How To Make:
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup of Papaya peeled
- 3/4 cup of Musk melon peeled
- 1/4 cup of Crushed ice
- 1/2 tsp of Lemon juice
- 1/4 cup of Water
Method:
- Add musk melon and papaya in a mixer
- Add lemon juice, crushed ice and water into it
- Blend it nicely until it becomes smooth.
- Serve when chilled
Nutritional Value:
14mg Sodium, 494mg Potassium, 13g Total Carbs, 1gm Dietary Fibre, 3g of Sugar, 1g Protein, 0gm Fat, 57kcal calories.
4. Lemon Juice:
Lemon Juice is most common 5 refreshing juices to beat the heat. It controls the blood pressure and also cool the digestive system. It is not only good for health but also good for skin.
How To Make:
Ingredients:
- 3 cups of Cold Water
- 1 cup of Lemon Juice
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- Ice cubes
Method:
- Ad water, sugar ans lemon juice into a jug and stir them nicely until sugar dissolves.
- Add crushed ice cubes and lemon slices for garnishing.
- Serve when chilled
Nutritional Values:
4mg Sodium, 41gm Carbohydrates, Calories 29kcal
5. Mint Green Tea Juice:
Green tea has so many health benefits and if you add some mint leaves to it then it will give you an extra medicinal benefits. This juice calms your body and also treating with diarrhea, indigestion, nausea and other diseases.
How To Make:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of Fresh Mint Leaves
- 2tbsp Honey
- 3 Green tea bags
- 4 cups of Boiling water
- 4 stalks of Lemongrass for garnishing
Method:
- Take boiling water int a jug and add tea bags, mint leaves and honey into it.
- Remove the tea bags after5 minutes and leave it to chill in refrigerator.
- Remove and place the eta bags in each cup and garnish with stalks of lemongrass.
Nutritional Values:
0mg Cholesterol, 0g Carbohydrates, 0g Protein, 0g Fibre, 0g Sodium, 0g Potassium, 0kcal Calories
Try out these 5 refreshing juices to beat the heat. These juices will definitely keep your body calm and cool during this scorching summer season.