Thandai health benefits: Thandai is an instant sweet thirst quencher. This Indian drink is prepared across households at the beginning of the summer season and consumed throughout the season. Moreover, with rose water, watermelon and fennel seeds, thandai makes for one of the most distinct coolants. Do you know this traditional beverage is an excellent alternative to high-calorie cold drinks? The demand for thandai has increased in the markets, and its shops are also proliferating with the 'ready to make masalas'. Yes, we are talking about the 'thandai masala'; bring it home, mix it in milk and enjoy. Thandai in summer not only gives relief from the heat but also keeps away from diseases. It also maintains freshness and agility in your body. So let's know how thandai is beneficial for your health.
Five health benefits of drinking thandai
- Summer seasonal diseases: Dehydration, heatstroke, diarrhoea, and food poisoning are common problems in the summer season. If you are also troubled by burning sensations in the eyes and mouth ulcers, consuming thandai regularly is very beneficial in keeping these diseases at bay.
- Abdominal burning sensation: Thandai is very beneficial for people who have problems with stomach burning in the stomach. Consuming thandai in the morning helps get rid of the abdominal burning belly.
- Nutritious and delicious: Fennel, pistachio, black pepper, rose flowers, poppy seeds, watermelon seeds, and green cardamom in thandai keep the body, mind fresh while making it nutritious and delicious.
- Provides energy: Drinking a glass of thandai before leaving the house in the morning keeps you fit and energetic throughout the day.
- Increases brainpower: Thandai made from almonds, saffron, and pistachios are beneficial for your brain as it boosts the brainpower.
Tip: Many times, people get cold and cough after consuming thandai. In such a situation, do not consume thandai until you are relieved from the infection. Also, try and avoid thandai made in chilled milk.