VARIYALI SHERBET

Until detox drinks got glamourized by the ‘weight loss’ industry, almost all ‘Gujju’ households would be swearing by their Variyali sherbet for its great taste and heat reducing virtues.

Made from saunf or fennel seeds, Variyali sherbet is an instant summer cooler.

THE MANY BENEFITS OF SAUNF (OR FENNEL)-

WEIGHT LOSS & DETOX– Saunf contains flavonoid called ‘Kaempferol’. This is the same compound that gives ‘antioxidant’, ‘detox’ and ‘weight loss’ properties to green tea. So if you are looking to get thinner, a glass of Variyali sherbet is all you need!

Have a glassful before you get into your favourite dress for a beach party this season

REMEDY FOR PMS & MENSTRUAL CRAMPS– A rich source of vital minerals like selenium and zinc, saunf helps maintain hormonal balance, regulate periods and reduces PMS. It also gives relief from menstrual cramps. This is because of its anti spasmodic properties, which is at work here

DIGESTIVE & ANTI-INFLAMMATION– According to Ayurveda, it has ‘Agnikrut’ qualities – that which improves digestive strength. The anti-inflammatory effects of saunf rids you of bloating and flatulence.

– When to have it? – Have a glass around 3pm, as your post lunch snack

 Other Indian summer foods & drinks that will benefit you-

1. Sugarcane Juice- A Summer Drink To Relish
2. 10 Reasons to Eat Mangoes in Summer
3. Rice- To Beat the Heat
4. Are Sabja Seeds part of your Summer Diet?
5. Enjoy local Tadgolas (Toddy palm) in Summer
6. The ancient and exotic Neera!

SABJA SEEDS: The Great Summer Superfood

“Ahem, excuse us chia, sabja seed is on its way!”

The seeds of tulsi: sabja/ takhmaria/ falooda seeds are soon to be hailed as the new superfood from the East

3 Main Benefits of Sabja Seeds

– A natural detox and body coolant, it comes to your rescue if you are experiencing acidity, bloating or a headache.

– Rich source of ALA (Alpha Lipoic Acid). ALA is associated with accelerated fat burning and weight loss

– Its optimum fibre content makes you feel full and reduces food cravings

How to consume Sabja Seeds

– Soak it in water for about an hour and add the soaked sabja seeds to your dahi, chaas, buttermilk, sherbets, milkshakes etc

– Or simply add it to a glass of water with a pinch of salt and some sugar and drink it up!

 Other Indian summer foods & drinks that will benefit you-

1. 10 Reasons to Eat Mangoes in Summer
2.  Enjoy local Tadgolas (toddy palm) in Summer
3. Rice- To Beat the Heat
4. Sugarcane Juice- A Summer Drink To Relish
5. Cool and Healthy Indian Summer Drink- Variyali Sherbet
6. The ancient and exotic Neera!

Wondering what to eat this season to beat the heat???

Go ahead reading about nature’s best answer to acidity, bloating, headache and more.

“RICE – Food to have this summer” : my inputs for today’s ASIAN AGE

Here’s why rice & traditional rice-based dishes are great for your summer diet-

1. Rice is a natural coolant, it reduces body heat

2. Many communities in the Eastern part of our country (Bengal, Assam and Orissa) have traditionally been cooling cooked rice in water and leaving it overnight. This fermented rice is then consumed in the morning. It is known to prevent heat strokes and stomach ulcer

3. Phodni cha bhaat, a typical Maharashtrian dish, made from left over rice and combinations like curd rice are rich in probiotic bacteria and Vit B12. Consuming these meals promote healthy diversity of gut flora, relieves you of constipation and will make you look thinner & flatter in your tummy

 Other Indian summer foods & drinks that will benefit you-

1. Sugarcane Juice- A Summer Drink To Relish
2. 10 Reasons to Eat Mangoes in Summer
3. Enjoy local Tadgolas (Toddy palm) in Summer
4. Are Sabja Seeds part of your Summer Diet?
5. Cool and Healthy Indian Summer Drink- Variyali Sherbet
6. The ancient and exotic Neera!