The summers are here and how! Humidity and excessive sweating flushes out fluids from our body, leaving us dehydrated and in extreme cases, sick. Lack of fluids can also cause digestion issues and spell danger for our skin and hair. That's why, we are advised to drink as much water and liquids as we can to replenish the lost water content from our body. With a variety of fruits and vegetables available in the market in this season, you can come up with a myriad of concoctions to cool off in this sultry weather. We can be creative here but we know, not all our experiments turn out to be successful. Right?
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So, here is a great recipe of a super refreshing drink made with kiwi and bananas, with added mint to bring in freshness.
Summer drink: Refreshing kiwi and bananas
Kiwi Banana Mint Drink -
Ingredients -
1 kiwi
1 banana
A bunch of mint leaves
Half glass water
Half tablespoon honey
Mixed seeds (sunflower, chia, pumpkin, flax etc.)
How To Make It -
Step 1 - Peel kiwi and banana and chop them into small pieces.
Step 2 - Wash and muddle mint leaves. You can also use pre-dried mint leaves instead of fresh mint leaves. Dried mint leaves lend a subtle texture of crunchiness.
Step 3 - Put the fruits in blender. Add mint leaves and honey.
Step 4 - Crush the seeds with a rolling pin and add in the blender jar.
Step 5 - Top it up with water and blend thoroughly.
Step 6 - Add ice or chill it in the refrigerator and serve.
(Also Read: 7 Hydrating Drinks Suggested By Ayurveda)
Summer Drink: Kiwi And Banana Drink
The tanginess of kiwi goes well with the sweetness of banana and freshness of mint. Honey adds its own nutritive properties to this already healthy drink. Enjoy the goodness of fruits in this hydrating drink.