Summer is here and with the temperature reaching a new high every day, staying hydrated is a must to avoid health problems and beat the heat. Water is no doubt a miracle drink, but if you don’t like the taste of water, drinking fruit juices is also a healthy way to stay hydrated. However, drinking ready-made juices will not serve the purpose as they cause more harm to your health. A healthy alternative is to drink cold-pressed juices, which are tasty and loaded with a lot of health benefits.

Here are the best fruit juices to beat the heat & boost your health.

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Litchi Lemonade

Litchi promotes blood circulation in your body. This amazing fruit is great for your skin and helps maintain eye, heart, and bone health with daily consumption. Moreover, it also helps with indigestion due to its fibrous nutrients. Having the whole fruit will always ensure that the fibrous needs of the body are satisfied, but if not a fan of the fresh fruit, try it with a little twist.

Blend the fleshy pulp of 10-15 fresh litchis and add a splash of lemon juice and organic unrefined cane sugar. And you have your litchi lemonade ready to beat the heat and boost your healt!

Pineapple Juice

Pineapple is a healing fruit. Fresh pineapple juice is recommended by many doctors for faster healing during an injury. It also reduces cancer risks, controls blood pressure, and prevents cold and cough. Blend pineapple cubes along with some ice, and serve this sweet tangy pineapple juice with a pinch of black salt and roasted cumin powder.

Cucumber and Mint Detox Drink

One of the best juices to beat the heat is cucumber and mint detox drink. The detox drink is not only soothing, but also has medicinal properties. Cucumber and mint are loaded with anti-inflammatory properties that reduce bloating, which is quite common in summer. Lemon provides you vitamin C that gives a soothing effect from within. If you have skin problems, cucumber and mint detox drink is ideal for you. Drink this juice for approximately 3–4 times a week.

Watermelon Punch

Can anyone think of summer without watermelon? We can guarantee a big No from most of you. This humble yet delicious fruit is rich in electrolytes and fiber content, and is made up of 95% of water which makes it one of the best fruits to beat the summer heat. Watermelon is also good for heart, skin, stomach, and is an instant source of energy. Don’t forget to drink cool watermelon juice this summer.

The simple recipe easily serves at least ten people at once. The only ingredients you need are watermelon purée and mint. Watermelon is loaded with coralline, an amino acid which is ideal for improving liver function. Mint also helps in digestion and helps you get rid of stomach cramps. Mix chunks of watermelon and mint in a jar and keep it in the fridge overnight. Drink it the next morning to beat the heat in summer.

Coconut Water

It is nature’s own ready-to-drink refreshing juice. Coconut is rich in electrolytes and minerals, which keeps your body energized and hydrated during the summer season. Tender coconut water is rich in vitamin B-complex which is great for your hair and skin. It is also great for your digestive system.

Beetroot and Pomegranate Juice

An Ayurvedic recipe, pomegranate and beetroot juice is an ideal summer detox drink to beat the heat. The juice helps in building a strong immune system, as beetroot is a cleanser. Pomegranate and beetroot are also rich in anti-oxidants and helps lower blood pressure levels. Just add beetroot and pomegranate to a cold pressed juicer and the healthy juice will be ready in minutes.

Papaya Juice

Another soothing juice to reduce body heat is papaya juice. The miracle ingredient keeps heart healthy, regulates blood circulation and cleanses the body. Papaya also resolves indigestion and many other stomach ailments. As these are some common problems faced in summer, papaya juice can act as a miracle for you.

Orange Juice

Nothing beats a cup of freshly blended orange juice to quench your thirst. Rich in vitamin C and loaded with potassium, oranges can also help cure muscle pains and cramps that occur during workouts in the hot weather. Oranges even work wonders on your oily skin thanks to the extreme humidity, keeping it clean and oil free. 

Kiwi Juice

Kiwis are one of the best fruits for summer as they have a unique cooling effect on the body and are packed with vitamin C&K, potassium, as well as fiber. The next time you are not sure what juice to order, opt for this refreshing juice  that will cool your body and is packed with nutrients that are good for your heart.