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With Delhi and many other Indian cities currently undergoing an intense heatwave with temperatures reaching a peak, it's essential to keep cool and stay hydrated.

Here are 5 easy and natural cooling beverages to reduce body heat:

• Nimbu Pani (Shikanji): Lemon juice in chilled water, with a dash of black salt, crushed roasted cumin, and some sugar/honey. It is a great source of vitamin C, replenishes electrolytes lost due to sweating, and is instantly cool.
• Chaas (Buttermilk): Beat together curd and water; add powdered roasted cumin seed, black salt, and mint. This probiotic beverage cools the stomach, aids digestion, and relieves heat symptoms.
• Coconut Water: Fresh coconut is nature's electrolyte drink high in minerals and potassium. It helps replenish fluids quickly and keeps you hydrated during the summer.
• Sattu Sharbat: Prepare sharpam or sharbat with roasted gram flour (sattu) mixed with cold water, lemon juice, and salt. This delicious cooling drink from Bihar is nutritious, filling, and soothing.
• Aam Panna: A boiled mixture of fresh and raw mango pulp, sugar/jaggery, cumin, and black salt. This sour beverage helps beat the heat and is a favorite all over India.

Enjoy these drinks throughout the day, stay out of the sun, and try to stay indoors in the hottest part of the day. Stay safe!