​What happens when you drink saunf and gond katira sherbet in summers daily?​

With the scorching summer heat taking a toll on health, staying hydrated has turned out to be the need of the hour. However, most people rely on aerated drinks or packaged juices to replenish the loss of nutrients through sweat, which often leads to dehydration and increases the risk of sugar spikes and fatigue. Well, there are certain common kitchen ingredients that can be mindfully mixed to create a cooling drink that’s good for metabolic health and immunity and also helps in reducing body heat. This simple drink can be made by making a mixture of just 3 ingredients and is worth trying in summer.

A simple drink made with fennel seeds (saunf) and Gond katira (tragacanth gum) can change your health and hydration game in summers. This is because both saunf and gond katira have a cool potency, which together works towards reducing the body temperature, lowering digestive imbalance, boosting metabolism, and providing hydration and satiety. Apart from that, the addition of fennel seeds or their powder can help in adding a boost of enzymes, antioxidants, fiber and vitamins to this drink. Similarly, gond katira is naturally packed with fiber, which absorbs water and releases it slowly, keeping the body hydrated and aiding in detoxification. This drink not only provides hydration but also helps in improving skin health, boosting energy, and reducing acidity. Here are some more reasons why drinking this cooler daily can boost overall health.

Saunf and gond katira both act as natural coolants. Gond katira, especially, becomes jelly-like in consistency after soaking and is a cooling agent in the body. Regular intake keeps heat strokes, nosebleeds, and the body's excess heat at bay, particularly during dry, hot weather.

Gond katira is a hygroscopic herb that releases water slowly into the body, keeping you hydrated for many hours. Fennel water also rehydrates and cools. The beverage is therefore particularly useful on hot afternoons when your body is most vulnerable to dehydration and loss of electrolytes.

Saunf is well known specifically to encourage digestion. It settles down the muscles of the stomach, reduces bloat, and lowers acidity. Gond katira balances it by calming the digestive lining. This makes the beverage excellent for individuals who develop gas, indigestion, or acid reflux during summer.

The drink aids in detoxification of body toxins that lead to dry, dull skin. Fennel's antioxidant quality and gond katira's ability to retain water make the drink minimize pimples, rashes, and heat- and dryness-induced dryness.

To make this simple sherbet mix, grind a smooth powder of gond katira, fennel and mishri or desi khand, add in cardamom powder and mix it all together. Soak 1 tbsp of this mixture in glass with water, refrigerate it and mix well. Add in lemon slices and mint leaves, mix well and enjoy.