Sadhguru recommends top 5 cooling foods for hot days

The summer heat and humidity often drain out the energy and make us feel tired and lethargic. In such cases, fueling the body with the right type and amount of foods works as instant relief. Addressing the same, Sadhguru once shared natural supplies in his blog post on the Isha Foundation portal that can be added to daily routines to cool the system. Take a look at these 5 recommendations and their benefits.

According to the blog post of Isha Foundation, also known as Khus, it is a perennial grass that is native to India. They are known for their cooling nature and are put into earthen pots in potlis to keep water cool and it also enhances the taste. As per the post, khus is also very popular in the food industry and the woodsy-scented syrup is used to flavour milkshakes and juices.

Among other cooling foods is ragi or finger millet. It can be used to make rotis, dosas, or can be consumed with milk or yogurt. As per the blog post, in Karnataka, ragi flour is consumed in the form of ragi balls. The mudde or ball is prepared by cooking the ragi flour with water to achieve a dough-like consistency. The balls are broken into small chunks and eaten with ghee and sambar or gravy curries, the blog states. In tribal and hilly regions of Orissa, they consume a porridge made with ragi and in Maharashtra they consume bakhri, a type of flatbread.

According to the post, another nourishing food to enjoy during summer months is lemon. Mentioned as a simple super-food, it provides vitamin C as well as Riboflavin, Vitamin B, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus and many proteins and carbohydrates. It is mentioned in the post that apart from cooling the system, lemon juice brings down high blood pressure, eases stress, reduces cholesterol, soothes a sore throat, detoxifies the body and helps fight urinary tract infections. Also, it is great for skin and a glass of nimbu pani a day keeps many ills at bay, informs the post.

As per the post, Nannari sherbet is very common in Kerala or Tamil Nadu during summer months. It refers to a woody wine, whose roots have amazing healing properties. It is called as Anantamul in Sanskrit which is extensively used in Ayurveda and known for its ability to purify blood and its anti-inflammatory properties. The decoction of the roots contain vitamins A, B complex, C and D; and the minerals iron, manganese, sodium, silicon, sulphur, copper, zinc and iodine. It is also referred to as a coolant, which promotes sweating and dispels toxins through the skin, informs the post.

The blog post suggests stocking up these humble seeds during summer months and must be soaked in water before consumption. These seeds are added to rose sherbets and faloodas, states the post. These seeds have cooling properties but they also assist in weight loss because they tend to swell and fill you up. They are natural laxatives as well. As per the post, an innovative dish that can be made with these seeds are laddoos, where you mix grated coconut and jaggery to the seeds and shape them into small balls.

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this article—is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.