Slurping a glass of chilled beverage in this weather can be a good way to tackle the torrid heat. Summers are the time when our immune system gets weak due to the continuous dehydration. This leads to various ailments including seasonal flu, nausea, vomiting and sometimes heat strokes too. With the ongoing pandemic, these risks become tenfold dangerous and we shouldn’t clearly be negligent towards our health in any way. Consuming healthy foods like fresh fruits and vegetables should be the number one priority in our list. Citrus fruits are the best when it comes to providing essential nutrients to our body. They have umpteen antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that are good for our overall health.
Summers bless us with a gamut of citrus fruits and kiwi is one of those goodies. It is a fuzzy brown coloured fruit, which has glistening green slices dotted with black seeds, when it is peeled off. Kiwi is a storehouse of various vitamins and minerals. Most importantly, it is enriched with vitamin C which can help to veer away various ailments whilst providing immunity. So, boost your immunity with this refreshing glass of kiwi lemonade in this flaming weather.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cup kiwi, sliced
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 3-4 mint leaves, garnish
- Ice cubes as required
Tip: While blending the concoction it is recommended not to over blend it. As it might crush the seeds and can destroy the texture of the drink altogether.
Preparations:
1. Wash and peel the kiwi fruit. Then slice them roughly.
2. In a blender, add sliced kiwi, lemon juice, granulated sugar and water. Blend them until they are smooth and pulpy.
3. In a glass add the ice cubes and pour the kiwi-lemonade into it. Give it a good stir.
4. Lastly, garnish it with mint leaves.
Your rejuvenating glass of verdant kiwi lemonade is ready.