In her most recent audiobook, Yuktahaar, which is available on Audible, Munmun Ganeriwal, an author, award-winning nutritionist, and well-known lifestyle consultant to many celebrities, including Taapsee Pannu, offers certain drinks that will help in boosting your immunity during monsoon.
Lotus nut Smoothie: A makhana smoothie is essential for weight loss and for maintaining heart health. In particular, it possesses anti-aging qualities. “Among all nuts, they contain the highest resistant starch (RS) content. More so than cashews, peanuts, etc. This smoothie, which is extremely high in pre-biotic content, is what you need if you want something light, according to Munmun.
Recipe:
2 tbsp of roasted peanuts
2 tbsp of almonds
1 cup of roasted makhana should all be added to a blender, add one glass of milk to the grinder with them.
For flavor, including honey.
Using soaked raisins seeds as a garnish
Turmeric Soup: Turmeric has several known health advantages and has been used as a spice and medicinal herb for thousands of years in India. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. “This antibacterial formula combined with garlic, onions, and ginger makes it a must-have soup during monsoons and winters,” she continues.
Recipe:
One onion is sautéed in one tablespoon of heated ghee until it turns translucent.
Add 1 tbsp of minced garlic, 1.5 tbsp of grated ginger, and 2 inches of freshly grated turmeric. Sauté
Add three diced carrots and continue to sauté. After that, add 4 cups of vegetable stock and boil it for 20 minutes. Give the mixture a good blend and verify the quality of the carrots using a blender or the back of a spoon.
Serve hot with some lemon squeezed in.
Moringa Soup: Drumsticks are a great source of iron and can aid in system cleaning. Also used to cure stomach troubles that many people complain about during this season. Moringa leaves and lentils are combined to make an equally soothing soup. According to Munmun, during the monsoons, Moringa is a definite necessity because the soup gives the body immunity to fight against bacterial illnesses.
Recipe:
Drumsticks should be cut into long sections and then into halves.
Cook the drumsticks in water in a pan until they are finished.
Remove the fried drumsticks’ flesh and discard the skin after straining the stock and setting it aside.
Drumstick flash, 1/4 cup finely chopped onions, 2 cloves finely chopped garlic, and 1 teaspoon ghee heated through.
Blend the ingredients, then add the pureed mixture to a pan along with the saved stock.
Add 1 teaspoon each of salt, pepper, and cumin powder.
The soup should be heated before simmering for a while.
Just before serving,
Add 3 tablespoons of finely chopped coriander leaves.
Munmun promotes a gut-balancing lifestyle through Yuktahaar, which includes diet plans, recipes, workout routines, advice on good sleep hygiene, and yoga practice.
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