7 Health Tonics for the Perfect Beginning of Your Day
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Remember how our elders always used to advise us to start our day with a glass of lukewarm water? For some of us that has become a morning ritual while for others this might be a new concept. While I can tell you a lot about how this practice can save you multiple bucks in the hospital, let me tell you some things more. Adding certain ingredients to this water can make it a health tonic and provide you with a blissful kickoff!
This is Shreya Mahajan, your health and lifestyle coach on FITFEAST. Let me take you through a journey of living your best life by getting the perfect start of the day with the 7 health tonics in this article.
Ajwain (Carom) And Saunf (Fennel) seed Water
How to Prepare: Take 1/2 tsp of Ajwain seeds and 1/2 tsp of fennel seeds and soak overnight in a glass of water. Boil it and let it cool down. Strain it and drink empty stomach.
Benefits: Both fennel and carom seeds boost the body's synthesis of digestive enzymes. As a result, consuming this can promote digestion and alleviate typical digestive problems. Additionally, because of their carminative effects, they aid persons with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other digestive issues by reducing bloating and gas. It stimulates digestion and supports regular bowel movements. Therefore, consuming this can aid in reducing constipation. Finally, Both carom and fennel have alkaline characteristics that can help neutralize excess stomach acid and reduce acidity symptoms like heartburn and acid reflux.
Lemon Juice With Honey Water
How to Prepare: Take 1 glass of lukewarm water and add the juice of 1/2 lemon and 1 tsp of honey to it. Drink it immediately.
Benefits: Maintaining a healthy weight may be made easier by drinking honey lemon water. You may feel fuller before meals, which will help you eat fewer calories overall. Honey lemon water may also help you consume fewer calories and sugar than high-calorie, sugary sodas, and other sweetened beverages. It is especially useful if you're feeling under the weather because of the calming properties of honey and the substantial amount of vitamin C in lemons. Your immune system's health is influenced by vitamin C. White blood cell production, which aids in your body's ability to fight infection, is also stimulated. Additionally, it can shorten the duration of a typical cold. Although its impact on adults is unknown, honey has been demonstrated to lessen the intensity and frequency of coughing in kids with upper respiratory infections. Additionally, drinking a warm cup of honey lemon water when you're feeling under the weather is a soothing treatment for a sore throat.
Amla (Indian Gooseberry) Water
How to prepare: Mix 1/2 tsp of amla powder in 1 glass of lukewarm water and drink it.
Benefits: Vitamin C, a crucial element that may improve immunological function, is abundant in amla juice. Additionally, it aids in preventing oxidative stress. Amla juice's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities help to improve liver function. Along with treating and preventing several digestive problems like GERD, diarrhea, and stomach ulcers, it also lowers many risk factors for heart disease such as high cholesterol, triglyceride levels, blood pressure, and inflammation. By inhibiting the activity of a particular enzyme and encouraging the growth of specific hair follicle cells, it also aids in the prevention of hair loss and the growth of new hair. Finally, it aids in maintaining renal function and preventing kidney injury.
Aloe Vera Water
How to prepare: Add 2 tsp of aloe vera gel in 1 glass of water. Blend it thoroughly for 2-3 minutes and drink it.
Benefits: Juice from aloe vera plants includes antioxidant-rich polyphenols. It assists in treating specific skin conditions, enhancing skin suppleness, and minimizing wrinkles. In persons with pre-diabetes, aloe vera juice lowers fasting blood sugar levels. Additionally effective as a laxative, aloe vera juice helps the digestive system. Due to its possible antibacterial qualities, aloe vera juice and mouthwash also help several dental and oral disorders.
Methi (Fenugreek) Seed Water
How to prepare: Take 1/2 tsp of methi seeds and soak them overnight in a glass of water. Boil, strain, and drink it empty stomach.
Benefits: Since it aids in digestion and removes impurities, fenugreek water might help your skin. Vitamins K and C included in methi seeds help to treat skin issues like acne and dark under-eye circles. Its anti-inflammatory properties help to relieve menstrual cramps and other disorders related to the menstrual cycle. Researchers think that it lessens pain because it contains alkaloids. To improve a mother's milk supply, fenugreek seeds are widely utilized. It contains phytoestrogen, which helps nursing mothers produce more milk. Drinking fenugreek water or tea increases milk supply and helps newborns gain weight. Diabetes can be controlled and prevented with methi seeds. It helps to increase insulin action and sensitivity, which decreases blood sugar levels.
Jeera (Cumin) Seed Water
How to prepare: Soak 1 tsp of Jeera seeds overnight in a glass of water. Bring it to a boil and let it cool down. Strain it and drink empty stomach.
Benefits: Due to its digestive advantages, jeera water has been consumed since the Ayurvedic era. Antioxidants in this low-calorie beverage aid in better digestion and boost metabolism. Jeera water possesses anti-carcinogenic qualities. It lowers the risk of many malignancies. Jeera water enhances insulin sensitivity and reduces unexpected blood sugar rises. Additionally, the water content aids in our body's ability to eliminate pollutants. By decreasing and preventing acidity and accompanying symptoms, black cumin seeds are gastro-protective. Iron is plentiful in cumin seeds which makes it healthy for consumption by pregnant and lactating women. It assists in milk production and makes sure that the baby gets all the proper nutrients. Regular jeera water consumption helps to prevent and lessen anemia's symptoms. To protect the body from many disorders, jeera water lowers blood pressure, triglycerides, and cholesterol levels. Finally, Cumin water is an excellent aphrodisiac tonic when combined with a teaspoon of honey and black pepper.
Dhania (Coriander) Seed Water
How to prepare: Soak 1 tsp of dhania seeds overnight in a glass of water. Boil and let it cool down. Strain it and drink empty stomach.
Benefits: Because the antioxidants aid to lower free radical activity in the body, coriander is widely known for boosting immunity levels. Many diseases can be fought by maintaining a healthy first line of defense in your body. Vitamins K, C, and A, which are essential for strengthening and growing hair, are found in abundance in coriander. Your hair fall ratio and breakage can be decreased by drinking coriander water in the morning. There are specific digestive benefits to coriander. Coriander water can aid with better digestion all day long and increase metabolism. You can use both of these qualities to aid in your weight loss efforts. You can purify your body and start over with the help of the water. Iron is abundant in coriander, which also possesses antifungal and antibacterial properties. Coriander water can give you clear, smooth skin and a beautiful glow in the morning.
The majority of these nutritious early-morning tonics make the promise that they will help in activating your fat metabolism along with a healthy diet and lifestyle and contributes towards the maintenance of healthy hair, skin, gut health, and immunity. Your doctor can recommend alternatives if you are allergic to any of these ingredients so do not forget to consult one before consuming them.
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A health tonic is a beverage that contains specific ingredients to provide various health benefits.
Boiling certain seeds such as Ajwain and Saunf helps extract the beneficial compounds and flavors from the seeds. Therefore, it is recommended to boil and strain the mixture for the best results.
Yes, you can experiment with adding other ingredients to your health tonic, such as lemon juice, honey, or herbs, to enhance the taste and benefits. Just ensure that the additional ingredients are safe for consumption and do not interfere with any medications or allergies you may have.
Generally, health tonics made from natural ingredients have minimal side effects. However, if you have any allergies or medical conditions, it is advised to consult with a healthcare professional before consumption.
