6 Lesser Known Foods To Have This Summer!
The scorching heat can get to you, while hydration is key, you should include these foods in your diet to combat the heat.
1.Kacha Kairi/ Raw Mango
Kairi or the raw form of mango is a summer sensation as it is a storehouse of polyphenols called Magniferin, Quercetin and Catechins- these have antioxidant, antimicrobial, cholesterol lowering effects that all promote healthy skin and slows down aging. Did you know Kairi is loaded with twice the amount of Vitamin C as compared to an orange! In fact some of the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant nutrients in mango are active and readily available in the raw form and diminish when the Kairi ripens.
Here is the recipe
Roasted Cumin Seeds Powder- 1/4 tsp
Black salt- 3/4 tsp
Black Pepper powder- 1/2 tsp
Sugar- 3/4 cup
Cold water- As needed
METHOD
Cut and wash he mango. Pressure cook 4 whistles with water. Once done, transfer to a mixing bowl and let it cool down. Remove and collect the pulp, discard the skin and any hard seed part. Ground this pulp smoothly and added cold water to it. Add sugar, pepper powder, jeera powder, black salt. Mix well and transfer to a jar/bottle and refrigerate it.
NOTES
2.Khus Khus roots/ Vetiver roots
Khus is an aromatic grass that is local to India and is enriched with minerals and cooling properties. This is an important Ayurvedic remedy in the summer to balance the vata and pitta doshas. The phytochemicals the root contains health benefits across all systems for the digestive system, to the immune system and the female hormones. It prevents dehydration and protects from frequent UTIs.
3.Tadgola and Neera/ Ice Apple
Nature’s cooling and gut soothing jelly-like fruit is Tadgolda. Did you know? Imbalance in the pitta dosa is linked with inflammation and impact on liver health. Consuming Tadgola contains a nutrient storehouse that helps reduce inflammation and detox the liver naturally, thus balances the pitta dosa and improves liver health. Neera is the sap extracted from the Tadgola that is rich source of B-complex vitamins and electrolytes that will help regulate body temperature in the summer heat and also contains substantial amounts of iron and vitamin C making it a boon to fighting anemia.
4.Variyali/ Sauf/ Fennel Seeds
Here is the recipe
Sugar- 1 cup or according to your taste
KhusKhus/ Poppy seeds- 2 tbs
5.Jeera/ Cumin
Cumin is loaded with vitamins and trace minerals like iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and Vitamin B1- all these work in harmony to help improve glycemic control, detoxify liver, improve your cholesterol profile, supports the immune system, and ensures better digestion.
6.Safed Jamun/ Kala Jamun
This local and seasonal fruit or the Indianblackberry is a hit in this weather because it is so refreshing and helps combat the summer heat. The flavonoids present in the jamun help your immune system to work effectively, regulate blood pressure and soothe inflammation in the gut.
About Karishma Shah
Karishma Shah
Hi, I’m Karishma and I’m an Integrative Health Nutritionist and Holistic Wellness Coach from Mumbai. I’m also a Weight Loss Expert & Certified Plant-Based Chef. I began my health journey in my early teenage years, struggling with chronic digestive problems and sensitivities, I was searching for the answers to my own healing.
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