As the temperature around you soars, cool off with these summer chillers!

                                                      INDIAN DRINK

THANDAI
In India, all foods are believed to be either heat-giving or cooling. Thandai is a North-Indian drink made especially when the hot, dry summer winds blow through the region leaving everything and everybody parched. This thirst-quencher is tasty and cooling. The recipe below makes 6 glasses.


 PREP TIME:10 MINUTES
COOK TIME:10 MINUTES


INGREDIENTS:

• 1 LITER MILK
• 1 CAN SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK
• 30 ALMOND BLANCHED
• 6 TSPS WHOLE PUMPKIN/SUNFLOWER SEEDS (UNSALTED)
•  1 AND 1/2 TSP CARDAMOM POWDER
•  3 TSPS ROSE (OPTIONAL)
• CRUSHED ICE
• Rose petals to garnish 

Preparation: 

• Grind the almonds, sunflower/pumpkin seeds, cardamom powder and rose water into a fine paste in a food processor.
• Add the milk, condensed milk and crushed ice to the paste and blend well.
• Strain the drink through a fine seive or muslin and serve in glasses, granished with rose petals.

                                                      

HoW To Stay Healthy In Summer

     INSTRUCTIONS


1. Drink plenty of fresh, clean water to stay hydrated during warm summer weather. When it's warm outside, our body perspires heavily and looses fluids at a much faster rate. Remember to drink fresh water often, even if you might not feel thirsty, in order to replenish lost fluids and hydrate your body

 2.Avoid drinking alcohol, caffeinated or        carbonated drinks. These types of beverages can easily dehydrate your body and leave you feeling tired and worn out. If it is hard to quit drinking these types of beverages all together, try to limit the amount you usually drink, switching from a large glass every morning to a small cup every other day.

 3. Always wear sunscreen, even if you don't plan to spend too much time outdoors. Sunscreen can prevent painful sunburn, skin damage, development of moles, wrinkles, as well as skin cancer. Select a broad-spectrum sunscreen, which means the sunscreen will block both UVA and UVB harmful rays.

 4. Don't forget to include sunglasses and a hat in your summer wardrobe. Select sunglasses that block ultraviolet rays and have a wraparound style that prevents sunlight from shining into your eyes. Choose comfortable summer hat that provides plenty of shade and offers protection from sun.

  5.  Wear light-colored, lightweight, and comfortable clothes. Remember that light-colored clothes reflect sun's heat from your body while dark-colored clothes attract and absorb it. Choose loose-fitting and lightweight fabrics such as cotton or linen to help you stay cooler during hot weather.