Thhandai: Super Drink or Chinese Bomb? How can this prestigious drink of Holi harm your health? (Image Credit: ISTOCK)
Holi is around the corner, and the festival of colors is incomplete without the most loved beverage -tandai. This fresh drink is very important during the festival, but is it really good for health? Thundai, by name, indicates a cool and fresh drink that helps reduce the body’s low temperature and provides relief from the scorching heat.
It is prepared using traditional Indian beverages rich tastes and dense components of nutrients, including almonds, poppy seeds, poppy seeds), fennel (saunaf), watermelon seeds, papercorn, cardamom, saffron, rose petals, and sometimes cashews, cinnams, and rose water. These materials are soaked, mixed in a focus, and mixed with milk. Plants such as almonds or oat milk-based milk can also be used for those looking for healthy options.
According to Safi Livingston, the dietician (MS RD) in the month is a powerhouse of nutrition when he was carefully prepared. “This super drink is not only hydrate, but re -fills the lost electrolytes due to excessive sweating in summer heat. Nuts and seeds provide vitamin E boosts, which is very good for skin health, while fennel and poppy seeds help in digestion by reducing inflammation and indigestion.”
However, she advises to be cautious about Chinese content. “Often, commercially available Thandai Mix is loaded with added sugars, which can overshodd its health benefits. Creating it at home allows you to control sugar intake and maintain a healthy balance of nuts, seeds and spices,” she describes you.
Possible health risk of disturbed-incated domination
During festivals such as Holi, Thandai is sometimes infected with cannabis, which is a preparation made from the cannabis sativa plant. Cannabis consists of two primary canbinoids: THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (Cannabidiol). While CBD is known for its calm effects, THC has psychoactive properties that can affect people differently.
Safia Livingston explains, “The effect of cannabis can live anywhere for 4 to 12 hours, at the peak between consumption between 2 to 3 hours. While some people may feel enthusiasm, others may experience adverse effects. It is important to understand, indulge in these risks.”
Possible side effects of dissolution consumption
Increased heart rate: Cannabis can cause spike in heart rate, causing discomfort in the chest. People with pre -existing heart conditions should be cautious.
Drop in blood pressure: Thc dilute blood vessels, increases blood flow in the eyes, makes them red, and potentially dizziness.
Dry mouth: Extreme consumption can reduce saliva, contribute to bad breath and discomfort.
Issues of memory and concentration: short-term memory and learning ability may deteriorate, sometimes lasting for a few weeks.
Mood Swing: Since ThC affects the nervous system, some feelings may experience rapid changes, including excessive laughter, crying, speaking, or sudden feelings of depression.
How to make Thandai healthy?
Gives better control over election materials for homemade dowry, ensuring a nutritious and fresh summer drinks without unnecessary additives. Safia Livingston replaced refined sugar with natural sweetness such as honey or dates and added spices such as turmeric and cinnamon to enhance both taste and health benefits.
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