HEALTH
BENEFITS OF THANDAI
Thandai
is a refreshing milk based beverage specifically associated with the Holi
festival. This tradition is majorly a part of North India esp rajasthan. As we
all know that Rajasthan is one of the hottest places in India… In dry summer
winds, Thandai makes you feel cooler and have many other health benefits
as well…
It
also serves an instant energizer in the scorching summer heat. Thandai is very
closely associated with bhang. On Holi, thandai is served along with bhang to
intoxicate the beverage.
The
ingredients present in thandai have several health benefits.
Fennel seeds have
volatile oils which are known for its antioxidants, anti-flatulence, cooling properties.
Peppercorn is considered
as the king of spices, it has medicinal properties as it has piperine.It also
has minerals like manganese, zinc, calcium, iron and vitaminA.
Watermelon seeds are a source of energy, protein
and iron.
Rose petals are very
good for digestion problems and menstrual irregularities.
Almonds have healthy
fats , are a rich source of vitamin E and are known for their antioxidant
effects.
Poppy
seeds. They contain iron, phosphorus and
fiber. They also contain thiamine and riboflavin as well as B vitamins.
The presence of linoleic acid in poppy seeds protects the body from heart
attacks and other heart disorders.
Pumpkin
seeds is high in Omega
3 fatty acid and the heart-healing mineral magnesium, which is also
Nature’s natural relaxant.
Saffron The active
components in saffron have many therapeutic applications in many traditional
medicines as antiseptic, antidepressant, anti-oxidant, digestive,
anti-convulsant.
Milk is a
complete food (expectfor iron and vit C). It is good source of calcium and protein for
vegetarians. It is also a rich source of micro nutrients like zinc, phosphorus
and iron. Cold milk is known to be an antacid and have cooling effects on the
body.
Go ahead Njoy this cooling
beverage….
HAPPY HOLI
