50 Desi Super Drinks

Milk is one of the most misunderstood foods these days. It remains an offering to the gods for an answer to our prayers, but when it comes to milk as an offering to our stomach, a certain hesitation takes over. Many fitness enthusiasts I meet automatically mark that they have an allergy to it on their assessment sheets when they are not even intolerant to it, and they all come with the same mantra: milk is not meant for adults. Just like any other food, it is not meant for adults who are tested intolerant or allergic to it, but that does not make it a forbidden drink for the rest of us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stress is a silent killer that is now rooted deep into our systems, and what makes it dangerous is that we are almost always unaware of it. Sometimes it's the stress to achieve, or it's the stress to retain or the stress of coping with a loss. No matter where we are in life, there's no room for complacency anymore. There's an old saying, ‘Jaisa ann, vaisa mann' (As is the food, so is the thought), pointing to the fact that every morsel we eat has an effect on our mental and emotional well-being. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This super drink is something I thought I would never need to defend until I started my practice in Delhi. The number of people who called it fattening was rather shocking. Once a lady almost cried after a 20-minute-long fact check comparing sugar-free frozen yoghurt to coconut water. There are 39 calories on an average in one coconut. It takes 7,700 calories to make one kilo of fat and even though that math is not always linear, coconut water is far from ‘fattening'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This one is a dieter's delight, a morning ritual for instant weight loss. The burden of our weighing scale numbers definitely exceeds that of the actual weight we carry. Those numbers can govern our mood, energy and self-worth. Now there goes an error in judgement; our body weight is a limited measure to evaluate fitness. The water weight in our body can vary on a minute-to-minute basis. But there's still something to the kilos that makes us take desperate measures towards weight loss success. I often come across women who would otherwise prefer a salt-free dinner and ‘indulge' in dal–rice, thanks to this morning star. The fear of eating salt goes out of the window when coriander seed water comes to the rescue. It makes me wonder, shouldn't our quest for fitness bring more stability and strength to life—body and mind included? On the contrary, modern-day fitness trends comprising of changing food habits and photoshopped bodies have left us even more restless and insecure. The science behind healthy eating may be simple but we surely have become more complicated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every time we hear the word ‘berry', our mind automatically goes ‘healthy', so it should come as no surprise that mulberry makes it to the superfood list. This sounds very foreign, but it is more commonly known as shahtoot in India. It is a desi super fruit that can give any exotic berry a run for its money. Listen to the Podcast 50 Desi Super Drinks with celebrity nutritionist Lovneet Batra and with one of our Top RJ's RJ Mandee on the RedFM India App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Popping up everywhere, from fancy juice bars to your neighbourhood park, wheatgrass juice is an old player in the world of natural health. It comes from the freshly sprouted leaves of the wheat plant that are usually harvested in 7–10 days, after sprouting. It is traditionally sown in India as khetri during Navratri as an offering to the Mother Goddess on the last day, symbolizing devotion and prosperity for the upcoming harvesting season. The juice extracted from wheatgrass is known to be liquid sunshine as it contains high levels of chlorophyll, a plant pigment that can transform energy from sunlight into food. Being structurally similar to haemoglobin, a protein that is responsible for carrying oxygen in our body, wheatgrass juice is also known as the green blood that can help in boosting energy levels. It is also an excellent source of many different vitamins and minerals. Listen to the Podcast 50 Desi Super Drinks with celebrity nutritionist Lovneet Batra and with one of our Top RJ's RJ Mandee on the RedFM India App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bael juice is a summer solace that can rescue us from the scorching sun. The cooling effect of this hard-shelled fruit is not just restricted to heat relief for the body but is believed to bring calmness to the mind. It's known as Shiva's (the hot-tempered deity) favourite fruit, so much so that worshipping Lord Shiva is fruitless without the leaves of the bael tree. The trifoliate shape of the bael leaf signifies the three components or ‘gunas', namely the sattva, rajas and tamas. And the centre portion of the leaf is concentrated with the perfect balance of the three. For my naturopathy teacher, it was auspicious, purifying and the secret to his vitality and strength at age 98. Bael juice was our mandatory potion—the final cleanse post the four-hour-long healing treatment to create a no-toxin zone. Listen to the Podcast 50 Desi Super Drinks with celebrity nutritionist Lovneet Batra and with one of our Top RJ's RJ Mandee on the RedFM India App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pharmacies have never looked so colourful and friendly before, thanks to a new rage for skin care and nutraceutical products. If you have been distracted by those tempting claims, you might have stumbled upon a whole array of functional extracts that go beyond the regular vitamin, mineral and protein mixes. Our problem is too many choices, which is a good problem when you know what you really want but it leaves you restless otherwise. Listen to the Podcast 50 Desi Super Drinks with celebrity nutritionist Lovneet Batra and with one of our Top RJ's RJ Mandee on the RedFM India App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we think weight loss, we think of restriction and cutting out the calories. Then begins the game of willpower; some people might also think of gaining weight as a lack of discipline or just a simple culmination of bad choices. But if you think about it, how free is our free will? Aren't our choices a by-product of the options we have to choose from and in the case of food, our natural instinct to satisfy hunger governed by various chemical reactions happening inside our body? When it comes to fitness, isn't willpower overrated? Talking of our internal environment, stabilizing our hunger hormones is the key to weight loss. In my definition, fattening foods are the ones that don't just come with empty calories but also never satisfy our hunger. Think of a box of cookies or a packet of chips; it might have the same or fewer calories as compared to a paneer parantha, but the fact that wholesome foods stabilize hunger as opposed to junk foods that make you even more hungry is what makes chips and biscuits ‘fattening'. Buttermilk is an appetite stabilizer; try having a glass of buttermilk around your peak hunger hours and see the magic. You will feel energized and not driven towards high-salt-high-sugar foods. Listen to the Podcast 50 Desi Super Drinks with celebrity nutritionist Lovneet Batra and with one of our Top RJ's RJ Mandee on the RedFM India App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indian blackberry or jamun is a purplish mix of sweet and sour with a tinge of astringent-like taste and numerous health benefits. They say get busy living or get busy dying; well, we are busy for sure, but with a mix of both. We cannot let go of habits that are slowly killing us so we have the hope and longing to find antidotes for our vices. No wonder we are on a constant hunt for detox to clear up the toxicity born out of our habits, jobs or relationships. The simple solutions are no longer enough; we need seductive labels and the health industry is getting good at throwing those at us to make a quick buck. Eating your fruits and vegetables is boring advice; we need more alluring labels like the ORACle diet which is the same old saga that stands for oxygen absorption capacity (ORAC), wrapped in a fancy name. Here the oracle is delivering the prophecy of our kitchen gatekeepers: eat in season, in variety, throughout the day. So there is no reason to skip jamun during its short availability in monsoons. Listen to the Podcast 50 Desi Super Drinks with celebrity nutritionist Loveneet Batra and with one of our Top RJ's RJ Mandee on the RedFM India App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A flat stomach, glowing skin and a detoxed system are a few benefits promised by juice cleanses. If we have the courage to survive through the days of not eating, it may help in breaking the constant mindless feeding cycle we find hard to get out of and give our body rest to heal if we do it right. But it is not a sustainable way to lose fat. You cannot starve your way out of fat; in fact, starving can make our bodies more efficient in storing fat when done over a long period of time. When you're only relying on low-calorie juices, your body gradually starts eating its metabolically more active tissue, aka muscle, to fill up its amino acid requirements and to reduce calorie output to cope with decreased input. Listen to the Podcast 50 Desi Super Drinks with celebrity nutritionist Lovneet Batra and with one of our Top RJ's RJ Mandee on the RedFM India App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A flat stomach, glowing skin and a detoxed system are a few benefits promised by juice cleanses. If we have the courage to survive through the days of not eating, it may help in breaking the constant mindless feeding cycle we find hard to get out of and give our body rest to heal if we do it right. But it is not a sustainable way to lose fat. You cannot starve your way out of fat; in fact, starving can make our bodies more efficient in storing fat when done over a long period of time. When you're only relying on low-calorie juices, your body gradually starts eating its metabolically more active tissue, aka muscle, to fill up its amino acid requirements and to reduce calorie output to cope with decreased input. Listen to the Podcast 50 Desi Super Drinks with celebrity nutritionist Loveneet Batra and with one of our Top RJ's RJ Mandee on the RedFM India App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the oldest grains in the world, barley might not be a staple but is titled the ‘king of crops'. It is cheap in cost but rich in nutrients. It has a chewy, satisfying texture and subtle nutty flavour, but is sadly highly underused. With its favourability to ferment easily, barley is one of the most sought-after ingredients used in alcoholic drinks from whisky to beer all around the globe. These sugars, which can be easily fermented, also make this super drink one of the best dairy-free probiotics when cultured. So the choice is ours to make—use the same properties for better or for worse. Listen to the Podcast 50 Desi Super Drinks with celebrity nutritionist Loveneet Batra and with one of our Top RJ's RJ Mandee on the RedFM India App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bovine colostrum typically has a light yellow colour and a subtle taste and smell that resembles buttermilk. The taste might not be the most favourable, but the benefits certainly are! It is extremely nutritious. As a child, I spent most of my summer vacations on a farm and I remember my grandmother accepting no excuse to skip the colostrum shot. She would re-confirm several times a day, and wouldn't bother about us playing all day in the scorching heat of Punjab as long as one condition was met: boley (Punjabi for colostrum). It contains more nutrients than regular milk and is sold internationally in pill and powder form for hundreds of dollars where it comes with organic, grass-fed labels. It's higher in protein, fat, carbs, magnesium, B-vitamins and vitamins A, C and E than cow's milk. Listen to the Podcast 50 Desi Super Drinks with celebrity nutritionist Loveneet Batra and with one of our Top RJ's RJ Mandee on the RedFM India App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nutrition is a nascent science, sometimes breaking its own rules. This can be very confusing. A decade back, fat was tagged as our worst enemy, and now eating only fat is good apparently, for weight loss, and the list goes on and on. As a nutritionist, I find hypotheses tried and tested by our ancestors with their sense of involvement with nature bypass our algorithms in the laboratory. The same is true for paneer doda, found easily in your neighbourhood; it costs you nothing but has plenty to give. Paneer ke phool is extensively used in various medicines in Ayurveda. Its claim to fame lies in its hypoglycemic properties. It significantly lowers blood sugar levels. The effect is direct on the beta cells of the pancreas to secrete insulin in the right amount. It improves glucose utilization and carbohydrate metabolism that can eliminate complications relating to high blood glucose levels. Listen to the Podcast 50 Desi Super Drinks with celebrity nutritionist Loveneet Batra and with one of our Top RJ's RJ Mandee on the RedFM India App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us ran away when we were force-fed karela as a child, least bothered with its benefits. But now, with our grown-up problems, it would be a good idea to make friends with it. If you're not a vegetable lover, I have news for you—it's a fruit! A bitter one, but a fruit. In fact, both karela and petha belong to the same family. Since eating a bowl of karele ki sabzi might be an unrealistic goal to start with, the karela petha juice is easy on our taste buds and the two ingredients compliment each other's nutrition profile. Listen to the Podcast 50 Desi Super Drinks with celebrity nutritionist Loveneet Batra and with one of our Top RJ's RJ Mandee on the RedFM India App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investing in your health is the new cool, which mostly comes along with people showing off. Raving about your dieticians and their over-the-top price tag for consultation or the latest health trend you have mastered has become the centre of any party conversation. One such story is that of a water ionizer that purifies and alkalizes water for a few lakhs. It sounds like a fair deal, something that even claims to help cure cancer, and must be worth a bundle. Like common sense, you cannot buy your way into health, no matter how much you're willing to pay. In fact, most matters of well-being take a hit when an overload of information comes with zero experience. Listen to the Podcast 50 Desi Super Drinks with celebrity nutritionist Loveneet Batra and with one of our Top RJ's RJ Mandee on the RedFM India App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We live in a world of constant change where nothing is made to last and everything is about the next big thing. In times like these, it is feeding a fear within most of us—the fear of turning irrelevant. Maybe it's the same fear that has given life a superficial front that is cosmetic and fake. As the pressure increases, so does our bar on faking it, mostly hidden with a smile. Emojis are taking over words just like pills taking over food with an increasing lack of communication with life. We are simply busy running on autopilot and that too with the wrong fuel—supplements without food and ambition without compassion, which leaves us restless and insecure, no matter how good the numbers on your weighing scale or bank balance may look. Mindful action, that is learning to respond intelligently rather than to react promptly, is rated the new superpower we need for a meaningful existence. The environment inside our body is majorly governed by the food we eat that helps build on this virtue. Listen to the Podcast 50 Desi Super Drinks with celebrity nutritionist Loveneet Batra and with one of our Top RJ's RJ Mandee on the RedFM India App. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cold and cough warrior, amla ginger juice, is an age-old remedy to boost immunity. It can conquer a whole range of infections with its tangy taste (well, that and the potent agents at work including Vitamin C, saponins, polyphenols and flavonoids). It is famous for its Vitamin C content but what many people don't know about this super mix is that it can kick your energy levels sky-high. Many people sleep through the night but only wake up feeling tired. But not any more! Amla ginger juice, when had on an empty stomach, refreshes and reboots your system. It is a powerhouse of health that increases white blood cell count, protecting against cold, flu, bronchitis and lung infections. This shot, when mixed with equal amounts of cane sugar, can be a lifesaver for smokers and hookah bingers (especially the ones smoking to kill appetite). It helps to clear up toxin build-up in the lungs. The essential amino acids and good levels of iron in combination with Vitamin C can recharge you to keep going, keep growing. It helps in building strength and fighting fatigue and can be used to increase RBC production and treat anaemia. Listen to 50 Desi Super Drinks with celebrity nutritionist Loveneet Batra and with one of our Top RJ's RJ Mandee on the RedFM India App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a sweet and tarty mix that gets the ‘Indian date', tamarind, together with the ‘Chinese date', baer. Baer marks the beginning of spring in India with its arrival and is often offered during Maha Shivratri. This pocket-sized fruit has numerous benefits, from inducing sleep to ensuring a healthy gut, but when mixed with tamarind, it makes for a perfect dose of nutrition that provides hefty amounts of calcium, iron and magnesium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imet this super fruit for the first time in Hawaii where the locals worshipped the fruit like Italians love their recipes—proud but possessive. Since then I could only think of Hawaii every time I spotted noni in supermarkets abroad. To my surprise, I recently discovered it is indeed an Indian mulberry, which originated in the south-east and was distributed by ancient voyagers to the Pacific Islands who now embrace it as their very own. Today noni is no. 1 among all super fruits in the market, beating pomegranate juice (anaar), goji berry and blueberries with its healing properties. In Ayurveda, noni is listed as a remedy to stimulate internal cleaning that aids longevity.Listen to 50 Desi Super Drinks with celebrity nutrionist Loveneet Batra and with one of our Top RJ's RJ Mandee on the RedFM India App.Listen to 50 Desi Super Drinks with celebrity nutrionist Loveneet Batra and with one of our Top RJ's RJ Mandee on the RedFM India App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cucumber mint reminds us of calming spas and the infused water trending all over fitness zones. If you've had a long day of sitting in front of the screen (workaholics and Netflix addicts), try putting freshly cut cucumber on your eyes and feel it vacuuming the tiredness out. Imagine its soothing effect on our internal environment when consumed. It is cooling no doubt, but the superpower here is the hydrator that can be your designated hangover fix. The alcohol binge detox is kickstarted by the highly alkaline medium, antioxidants and B-vitamins present. It helps in fighting the morning-after fatigue and irritability and leaves you feeling energetic and alert again. The caffeic acid and Vitamin C together help in getting rid of water retention post the binge, with a quick fix for puffy eyes.Listen to 50 Desi Super Drinks with celebrity nutrionist Loveneet Batra and with one of our Top RJ's RJ Mandee on the RedFM India App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is the little things in life that matter the most, be it remembering your friends' birthdays without Facebook notifications or finding time to eat meals with your family every day. While most people are busy running after something, I would say free time is the ultimate status symbol. You can identify wealth not through labels but through your approach to life. Our traditions have translated science with grace and simplicity into our daily routine, but we have become too cool to pay attention. Take eating with hands as an example; nerve endings in our fingers aid in digestion and help us stay in tune with our appetite. But nobody has the patience for that, and so, no wonder there's an epidemic of digestive disorders ranging from constipation to intolerances.Listen t0 50 Desi Super Drinks with celebrity nutrionist Loveneet Batra and with one of our Top RJ's RJ Mandee on the RedFM India App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This sacred plant is regarded as an earthly manifestation of Goddess Tulsi, a devotee of Lord Vishnu. In Ayurveda, it wins the title of ‘the incomparable one', which has been approved by science for its numerous medicinal benefits. The holy basil, worthy of its worship, is known to be the elixir of life that promotes longevity. It's a one-plant pharmacy—antimicrobial, antiviral, antifungal and anti-inflammatory. The active agent responsible here is ursolic acid, which is helpful in treating many serious systemic diseases, as well as localized infections. Every part of the plant is considered sacred; even the soil around the plant is holy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This sweet, soothing combination is definitely a treat in itself, besides it being a super drink for women who have insomnia, mood swings or bleed for 10 daydstraight. Menopause can be a horror and as if the mid-life crisis wasn't enough, we have to fight a biological battle on top of it. While there's no denying the agony, mulethi can help ease the symptoms. This super drink helps in stabilizing estrogen levels and reducing testosterone by blocking of 17-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and 17-20 lyase. Ladies, this action can also help with reducing abnormal hair growth on the face and body, giving you second thoughts about that laser you've been contemplating. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ragi ambali is a drink that combines a versatile grain with its eligible partner. This couple gives it all—support, comfort and availability. Tradition often beats modern pseudo-wellness products that create a buzz around one marketing label (low fat, low sugar, high fibre) but totally miss the wholesome approach to fitness. Somewhere between looking good and finding shortcuts, we find ourselves totally exhausted trying to figure out what to eat and what to avoid. Fitness is something that we all may aspire for, but what does being fit really mean? Physical fitness is defined as ‘a set of attributes that people have or achieve that relates to the ability to perform physical activity'. It is no more just an absence of disease.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ioften hear people defaming fruits, especially with the keto fever on. ‘Why would you want to eat all that sugar when it doesn't even taste as good as a cookie?' is a question asked far too many times. It is like judging a person's health solely based on their weight; a limited orthodox approach. Just like health cannot be measured simply based on the weighing scale numbers and is a combination of many parameters and behaviours, healthy food is not simply limited to a certain number of calories or nutrients. Fruits are a storehouse of energy, food that can be relished raw without distressing our digestion. In fact, it aids in protecting our digestive health. Papaya is a vibrant fruit that contains an enzyme called ‘papain' which keeps your stomach happy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life is a game of energy. While we all have our highs and lows, we have to maintain a balance. Everything in balance is beautiful. But we often find ourselves caught up in quite the opposite, using energy stimulators that overexert, followed by relaxants that force sleep. We are missing the secret ingredient for nirvana—balance. Shatavery is an ancient herb used as a tonic to cope with emotional stress while nurturing exuberance. It balances the male–female energies within all of us. In women, it improves reproductive health by improving hormonal balance, which is particularly useful in PCOS. It can reduce symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes and night sweats. For men, it increases reproductive fluids, increases sperm count and helps in correcting impotence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The vibrant green khus sherbet is a heavenly summer cooler that comes from fragrant grass, also known as vetiver. The fragrance of the sherbet itself is calming. It can give some rest to our hyperactive social media-addicted minds. It is a popular ingredient in making perfumes, with an aroma which reduces anxiety and stress. With the digital takeover, bad news travels even faster. There's just too much information to be processed out there, and what's worse, most of it is unreliable and irrelevant. We may think it's important to keep up but our source of information is fake or based on hearsay at best.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chamomile tea has a stellar reputation when it comes to calming our nerves. You may not be very familiar with its local name, babune ka phal, and would much rather order the pleasant-sounding chamomile tea at a restaurant than babune ke phal ka pani. Well, what's in the name, right? As long as we know it is not an outsider. Chamomile tea has a stellar reputation for healing, and with good reason. It needs no introduction when it comes to relieving stress and anxiety. Humans are the only species using artificial light to navigate after sunset, causing (unknowingly) light pollution. Overexposure to light at night can affect our alertness, mood and sleep. Chamomile can help you sleep better, helping your brain unwind and detox from too much exposure to light See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eat it or drink it, it will power you up! With veganism picking up as a new-age rage globally, sattu is our drink to brag about; a drink that has it all. The innovator here is the humble farmer who found the right mix of energy, strength, and hydration. Sattu complies with all the requirements of our advanced well-sought- out protein powders campaigning to be ‘clean'; it is non-dairy, soy-free, and gluten-free. It is prepared by roasting Bengal gram that is ground into flour and mixed with jaggery and black salt. No stranger to the locals in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh, sattu is an age-old remedy for everything known to these regions. Once relegated to the shadows and ignored, sattu has gradually caught the fancy of urban India. The health benefits are such that it is popularly called ‘desi Horlicks'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you live in Delhi or some such city, there's no such thing as having enough designer bags or doing enough diets. And till the time we are waiting to find a magic weight loss pill, the diet industry can never go out of business. Sometimes it is even hard to believe things I hear about the ‘quick fixes'. Once I met a friend at a party complaining about severe stomach cramps. After her dietary recall, what I learned was more shocking than the pink and bling on her. She was advised to drink baking soda everyday as party prep so that her tummy would not be bulging out in her Versace. The helplessness to fit in often calls for desperate measures, but there are no shortcuts in life, my friend, to fitness or success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Sanskrit, giloy is known as amrita, meaning the elixir of life. It is the root of immortality that can save us from the evils of kalyug. We live in a world where people predict there could be World War III over water and clean air, which come with a hefty price tag. Over 250 million people are suffering from life-threatening lung diseases, majorly caused due to smoke, air pollution, dust and chemicals. Symptoms can develop slowly, with breathlessness, cough and mucus production, but can be treated with this amrita. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you have ever taken a stroll at night, then you might have wondered about the sweet smell of the tree with white flowers. Popularly known as raat ki rani, desi jasmine may not bloom in the brightness of the day but is surely a ray of hope for people suffering with severe pain in joints and muscles. In Ayurveda, harshingar (Indian night jasmine) is considered an aushadhi (medicine) for arthritis. Arthritis is a leading cause of disability among adults, which brings about swelling, stiffness and pain in the joints and when worsened, can even make it difficult to walk. It is a condition with a tricky diagnosis, and over 100 different types of arthritis affect 10 million Indians every year, restricting mobility and quality of life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

bamboo shoot and lotus stem drink has recently been doing the rounds as the new beauty booster in the glamour nutrition department. Bamboo, found abundantly in north-east India, is a rich source of silica, a mineral that is a complete beauty package and helps in improving skin, nails, hair and teeth. While looks can still be deceiving, real beauty value comes with strength. Silica not only works on the appearance but is also crucial for bones and muscle strength and recovery. You can rely on this drink if you have overworked your nails  of acrylic craze and face difficulties turning brittle weak texture of your nails into something stronger. The presence of vitamins B and C in lotus roots helps in getting the perfect glow on your skin and smoothening your hair See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If cow milk does not agree with you , here is a wonderful substitute ! Goat milk is not only a replacement for those who are allergic but for anyone looking for a nutrient-rich, easy-on-the-gut bone strengthener. It is anti-inflammatory and helps in soothing the digestive tract. It is incredibly versatile and is much easier to digest as compared to cow milk. Goat milk has smaller fat globules, including a higher percentage of short and medium chain fatty acids, and softer curd formation of its proteins that support higher digestibility and healthier lipid metabolism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buckwheat tea   Arre nahi nahi ghabraaiye nahi ... It's not an alien to our Desi rasoi...   Kuttu ki chai !! Did u know that kuttu is just as great to drink as it is to eat during our fasts and even without ?? .. .. The untold Kuttu chai secrets in this episode of 50 desi super drinks with Nutritionist Lovneet Batra and RJ Mandee .. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AAM PANNA  So AVOCADO fat is good fat and mango fat is just Fat ??  Saada kutta kutta twada kutta Tommy ??  .. .. Join the Duo Rj Mandee and Celeb Nutritionist Lovneet Batra  in this laugh riot of an episode about how KHAAS our locally grown AAM really is and why the  Aam Panna should be the go to drink in summers !! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nimbu paani at home ,a little twist at the local Thela and it's a Banta ,lemonade at the local cool cafe, virgin Mojito at the city's fav club!!  This versatile drink with many names is literally the Magic potion we  look for in expensive bottled or canned drinks - whether it's for energy ,freshness ,vitamins or simply relief from fatigue or to beat the heat or manage our electrolyte levels !!  .. .. Travel down memory lane and revisit the 90's kids bachpann in this fabulous conversation in this episode of the 50 desi SUPERDRINKS  with RJ mandee and Celebrity Nutritionist and Author Lovneet Batra ,as they talk about the ever green Tangy SHIKANJI ❤️❤️❤️ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ladies, beauties and their beaus - here's some BREAKINB NEWS !! Did you know that Kokam actually eases the PMS and helps with the bloating during periods ??    To know more tune in to this episode of our Podcast  50 DESI SUPERDRINKS ,as Mandee and Lovneet Batra exchange notes on the endless other benefits of the  Kokam and Fig sharbat !  .. .. To the gentlemen -We already know who is preparing this at home now

At some point we have all experienced the ‘closet full of clothes, nothing to wear' syndrome. Fashion can be hard to keep up with and just when you get a grip on the trends, they become outdated already. In the same way, fluctuating health trends govern the fate of our carts. We have never been so conscious before of the health statement we make and whether dieting or not, we let the food labels seduce us into impulsive purchases! But just like couture, your diet can be a disaster if it doesn't fit your style and comfort perfectly. Our toxic food environment has left us incompatible with the food we eat. Allergies and intolerances to everything our grandparents were happily eating are now at an all-time high. This is where our digestive wellness and gut environment comes into play and the food industry has done a swift job of catching up with the rising demand for gut-friendly foods. You can spot a family of tags: prebiotic, probiotic, low FODMAP, high fibre, laxative, gut microbe testing...if it involves digestion, they have a name for it. Carrots, like many other coloured vegetables, are a gold mine of antioxidants. Carotenoids, polyphenols and vitamins present in carrot act as antioxidants and immunity enhancers. Kanji helps in increasing satiety and is an all-rounder for eye health. It is rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, which protect against eye damage due to ageing. The mix can improve blood flow in our nervous system and boost memory and cognition. Who thought a simple drink like that could spin such magic ! Listen to the podcast to find out more about this super drink. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOLI and this one are inseparable and Holi is also why this one is notorious

Rasam is a super drink with a tomato base. Rasam is an irresistible blend of super veggies, tomato and moringa with a hint of neem flower. The flavourful mix is usually savoured before starting the meal. It helps in slowing down our mealtime, something most people struggle with. It is a digestive aid that helps in better assimilation of nutrients during a meal and prevents gas and indigestion. The spice mix can rev up your metabolism, helping you burn the accumulated fat. Loaded with antioxidants, it makes an excellent recovery drink where cold and flu are concerned. The trio of tomato, moringa and neem flower help in reducing blood sugar levels, with the bonus of delicious taste. It can help in the treatment of anaemia and is used extensively in south India for better lactation in new mothers. It helps fight cancer , works as an internal cleaner for smokers and this is absolutely a peek into how cool the rasam is. Its India's pride and our gift to the world of health ! Listen to this podcast to hear more about this vintage drink that is evergreen ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kahwa is our desi version of green tea, only better! The blend of spices with tea is suitable to increase heat in the body. It helps in revving up our metabolism while curbing unwanted cravings for junk food. The popular drink of Kashmir comes with an exotic flavour and the goodness of kesar, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom. The spice mix aids in digestion, particularly for those who are non-vegetarians. It can help in decreasing acidity and soothing inflammatory bowel disease. It can even keep your blood vessels from clogging. The combination of catechins with saffron and Vitamin E is the reason behind brightening of skin and healing of skin disorders. It helps in fighting fatigue and exercising better. It can spice up your love life by lifting your mood and libido. It also boosts male fertility. It is also known to have the powers to elevate your mood specifically helping one cope with depression. There are a few more secrets that the podcast will reveal to you !! Listen to this episode and rev up your life in more ways than one with kahwa   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jal Jeera is a refreshing drink that balances the sour, salty and sweet perfectly in a glass. It's our very own formula to support poor digestion during summers. From bloating to flatulence to acidity, it can put any digestive problem to rest and keeps you going. It stabilizes Blood suger levels and if you suffer from motion sickness , it settles the nausea and uneasiness caused by ride on bumpy roads. It can help in proper hydration while establishing a favourable electrolyte balance and preventing edema or water retention. When it is had post delivery, it helps in regaining strength and ensuring enough milk production for lactation. The jeera and mint combo boosts iron levels, which makes it an anaemia superhero, a drink that energizes us and increases oxygenation to our cells. It prevents smoke-induced lung lesions and has an anti-toxic effect on our respiratory system. This is just the tip of the iceberg . This magic potion is a dream drink that has many more potent qualities that you will discover In this podcast . Do yourself a favour and download the redfm india app and listen to the magic to the jal jeera See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Besan Sheera is a strengthening comfort food for new moms. Once the baby comes, it takes at least 40 days for your body to fully recover. This is the time you need to rely on foods that can maximize nutrition even in small doses. Besan sheera gets the job done; it is comforting, strengthening, energizing, helps you sleep better when you do find the time to sleep, helps your body recover from within, builds bone strength and keeps hair from falling and knees from hurting. It minimises the stress  , helps getting rid of post-delivery constipation as it lubricates your intestine. It also restores balance to your mind and will boost the functioning of your brain. Besan sheera helps in stabilizing the hormones that alleviate the restlessness, sadness and unexplained crying hence aids managing post partum blues ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coconut milk is a sweet and creamy mix of health. It has gained popularity in the healthcare community as an alternative to dairy milk. The fat in coconut milk has a healing effect on our intestines and helps in mobilizing stubborn body fat. In fact, it is one of the alkaline fats that can be a saviour for keto lovers. Coconut milk is a successful weight-loss formula. Even with its high-calorie content, it can help with weight loss . When it comes to hunger hormones it keeps you full for a longer time hence reducing you're appetite. When combined with jackfruit, which is rich in fibre, it can bring cholesterol down. The fat in coconut helps in bringing down inflammation in the body. It also protects the liver from alcohol damage. can help you discover smooth and glowing skin. This desi super drink has a strong promising character that can keep health woes away. This is just a small glimpse into the benefits of this super desi drink ! Listen to the podcast to find out the recipe !! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A quality brew is a timeless pleasure. It's not just a drink; it's an art, it's an experience, a habit that can unfold so many stories. ‘Let's have tea together' has been a synonym for ‘let's start something beautiful' for generations of Indians. For our parents it was about exploring marriage prospects, which is now replaced by exploring start-up ideas. The loves of our life might have changed over time but the beginning has always remained the same: chai ho jaye! The tea fever is not just limited to India; in many countries, it's given double the weightage, literally, the item in question being chai tea latte. Most people would argue the benefits of green tea against chai, the former being healthy and a weight-loss fix and chai being the less healthy version. Did you know that both green and black tea come from the same origin: leaves of the plant Camellia sinensis? The difference between the two is simple; black tea is fermented but green tea is not. If the above statement has shocked you – be prepared to get even more stunned at the revelations about this magic concoction that is the lifeline of India in this podcast. So should the tea be discarded for health benefits or are we going to continue enjoying our tea ? This is just a small glimpse into the benefits of this super desi drink ! Listen to the podcast to find out the recipe !! Find out in this podcast how the MASALA CHAI should be your go-to drink for ALL seasons !!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This one is an all-rounder and the master prescription of our loving mothers for almost everything under the sun. I mean, whether the problem is a stubborn cold or aches and pains, haldi wala doodh (turmeric milk) comes to the rescue. It was  nani's daily bedtime ritual but recently it took us by surprise when we spotted it as the ‘golden latte' in the menu of an overpriced fancy café in San Francisco. And not just cafes, it's one of the hot selling products in the health supplement aisle all around the world. Sadly, it is this international fame that has brought our attention back to the goodness of this simple yet effective home remedy. Turmeric is a potent antioxidant with anti-inflammatory benefits, which helps to counteract these stresses and lifestyle-induced disorders. A recent study reports that one in four Indians in an urban setting has high cholesterol. Turmeric milk is a tonic for healing wounds, which makes it a popular choice even amongst athletes. It increases your capacity for oxygen consumption , is a pain killer post operation , anti-inflammatory , reduces bad cholesterol , manages rheumatoid arthritis , regulates your mood , appetite and sexual desire. It's a good sleep aid , relieve morning stiffness , joint swelling and help reduce depression. It even recommended for your pets ! Does it help improve your cognitive function ? This is just a small glimpse into the benefits of this super desi drink ! Listen to the podcast to find out the recipe !! Find out this and more in this amazing podcast with Lovneet Batra ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't let the name scare you! This traditional street drink of India is a natural detox formula. It's refreshing, delicious and energizing. It helps in getting rid of toxins by supporting our liver and kidneys. As a good source of vitamins A and C, two strong antioxidants, it helps in clearing free radicals from our body that create a toxic environment. For vegetarians, it makes for a perfect blend of iron with B12 to boost haemoglobin levels. This mix of nutrients in combination with the fast-acting sugars makes it an instant energizer.  It's the perfect post workout energy drink that helps build muscle. It reduces bad cholesterol, is an anti-inflammatory as its alkaline in nature and because it is diuretic in nature it can boost kidney function preventing urinary disorders. It is antiviral , antifungal and can be the remedy for sickness related to change of weather. It has MANY more qualities that you will learn about in this podcast that will make you jump up and get a glass right away !! This is just a small glimpse into the benefits of this super desi drink ! Listen to the podcast to find out the recipe !! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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