Summer can be extremely demanding - excessive water and electrolytes loss can leave you feeling tired with low energy levels. You feel totally dehydrated at all times.
While many may understand what water loss is, many others would be unfamiliar with electrolytes. Electrolytes are important because they are what your cells (especially nerve, heart, muscle) use to transfer electrical signals to communicate with each other and with other cells. Dr S Sudersenan, senior consultant for psychology at BL Kapur Hospital, New Delhi was quoted in an article in Hindustan Times as saying: “Electrolytes are carried by the salts in your body. The more you sweat in the summer, the more salts you lose and hence, your body is rapidly depleted of electrolytes.” He further went on to say how the loss of electrolytes is a key reason for irritability. “Therefore, it is essential to maintain a fluid-sodium balance during the summer months,” he added.
There are a number of beverages that help us replenish lost fluids and salts. We have curated a list of such products. Take a look.
Paper Boat Coriander Buttermilk
This drink is enriched with vitamin D and vitamin B12 and has no added sugar and preservatives. Vitamin D supports a healthy immune system while vitamin B12 keeps blood cells healthy. This buttermilk is flavoured with coriander, other Indian spices along with curd. While this is a refreshing and delicious drink but the company advises that not more than two per day should be consumed.