Share
Let us agree that summer is not the season we all wait for. The scorching heat affects our energy levels and body hydration. To overcome this permanent issue in summers, we all rely upon some cooling beverages. While one can find several packaged summer beverages in the market, the ones made at home are the best. From lassi to sharbat, there are several coolers that helps us in coping with the summer season. But if you are a diabetic, you must refrain from having these sugary drinks. So, what to have?
Well, not every summer beverage has sugar. There are some sugar-free beverages too that are perfect to battle the summer heat and are even healthier as compared to many of the sugar-based drinks. These drinks could be made with the most basic ingredients available in your kitchen and get ready in no time. Especially for diabetics, these drinks could be saviors. Let us take you through 5 summer beverages that are very easy to make and are sugar-free. Are you ready? Here you go!
Jal Jeera
This Indian cooling drink is tangy, spiced and savoury. This summer beverage is easily available at every nook and corner of an Indian street. Made up of tamarind, coriander, mint, green chilies, lemon and spices like cumin, this may have a little jaggery for the sweetness. When topped with boondi, this summery beverage tastes good and cools from inside.
Chaas
Buttermilk or chaas is one of the traditional drinks consumed to battle heat in India. Known by different names in different regions, chaas has curd, water, salt and spices like roasted cumin seeds, coriander, pepper and ginger. This drink is very basic but hydrates the body in just one sip. One can always make alterations to this traditional drink.
Sattu Sharbat
A staple drink from Bihar, Sattu Sharbat is power packed with nutrients and is the perfect desi cooler for summer. Made up of sattu powder, jaggery and spices like red chili, ginger, black salt and mint, this drink is enough to beat the heat as well as hunger together. What say? Ever tried this sharbat before?
Coconut Water
Also regarded as a miracle drink by many, coconut water could be a magical drink for summer. It contains natural sugar and is also power packed with so many minerals and vitamins. It could be easily available in the market and can quench your thirst like anything.
Aam Panna
Raw mangoes have a special fanbase and this popular drink has raw mangoes as the star ingredient. It contains cumin, salt, mint, raw mangoes and jaggery. You know what? Aam panna is not just a perfect cooler but is also great for weight loss. It can prevent dehydration and can keep the body energized.
Do give these sugar-free drinks a try!
