Summer is right here and you havn’t prepared yet to protect yourself from the extreme heat wave. Not to worry because we have got you an instant solution to help yourself. The scorching heat waves can literally affect your health from the inside out. There are common heat related health issues people face such as heatstroke, exhaustion, dehydration, skin problems, indigestion. The prevention is to keep yourselves hydrated and cool from inside.
Shiva Organic’s Gulkand is what we were talking about that is going to help you with your health during summer. Gulkand is delicious and beneficial made from fresh rose petals. In traditional wellness practices like Ayurveda, Gulkand has played an important role for centuries. Its natural cooling properties and sweet taste with multiple health benefits makes it a perfect addition to your summer days. The best thing is, it is easy to consume whenever and however you want.
What Is Gulkand And How It Is Prepared?
Gulkand is a natural mouth freshener that helps your digestion get better with its cooling properties and multiple health benefits. There is this incredible traditional and natural process (Sun Cooked) for preparing Gulkand. The process includes slow cooking by blending rose petals with mishri (rock sugar) under sunlight. This natural process is authentic and helps retain the nutrients and aroma and is delicious of course.
Types of Gulkand -
Gulkand with Paan
Gulkand with Paan gives a refreshing twist being a classic traditional mouth freshener. This combines the cooling properties of rose petals with freshness of betel leaves. This takes care of your digestive system as well as freshness. People who like to support their gut in a naturally tasty way can try Shiva Organic’s Gulkand with Paan.
Gulkand with Mishri
Another twisted flavour is Mishri Gulkand that tastes traditional and pure. It is made using rose petals and mishri. With natural sweetness and cooling effect, Gulkand with Mishri is a perfect choice for you as a natural mouth freshener. It helps reduce body heat and improve your gut health during summer.
Uses of Gulkand in Summer -
Cools down the body naturally
Gulkand is used as the natural body coolant during summer by reducing excess body heat. Regular consumption of Gulkand can protect your body from heatstroke, fatigue. That’s how Gulkand is an ideal choice on summer days.
Make Digestion Better
During summer, you may face issues like acidity, bloating and indigestion. It helps soothe stomach lining promoting better gut health. Because an improved gut health is important for overall body functioning and mobility.
Helps in hydration
Consuming Gulkand can help prevent dehydration by helping maintain moisture balance in the body. You can take it with milk as well as water, it helps hydrate your body keeping you hydrated, fresh and energized the whole day.
Energy Booster
Your body may feel exhausted during summer and to get some energy you run towards high level sugary packed fruit juices. These sweet fruit juices may lead to sudden crashes and leave you low on energy. But having Gulkand is a whole new story because the natural sweetener in it provides an energy boost that stays longer.
Skin-Friendly Gulkand
When your skin is exposed to excess heat it can lead to various skin issues such as acne, rashes, pigmentation, dullness. How Gulkand helps in improving skin health is by purifying blood and cools down the system to give you healthier and glowing skin.
How To Use Gulkand In Summer For Better Health -
You can eat directly
This is why Gulkand is the best thing to add in your summer routine because it is quite convenient to consume without a hustle. Just a spoonful of yummy and refreshing Gulkand everyday preferably after meals. Hence, this is the easiest way possible to enjoy Gulkand with its cooling and digestive benefits.
Consume with Milk
Take a glass of milk with preferred temperature, mix 1-2 tablespoon of Gulkand. If you are taking it before bed, you can have it in warm milk that will help you with a better sleep cycle. In the daytime you can have it with cold milk.
Enjoy with Paan
You can also enjoy Gulkand stuffed Paan after a meal or anytime you want. Paan in India is quite popular among people. They have it as well as serve it as a delicacy. It simply works as a natural mouth freshener, supports digestion but with great taste.
Use it as milkshake or Smoothies
Consuming Gulkand in shakes or smoothies gives you the best delightful experience without compromising on your health. Just add chilled milk, one of your favourite fruits like banana, dry fruits for additional nutrition and crunch, lastly add Paan or Mishri Gulkand. Blend it well and enjoy it in summer.
Use as Topping on a dessert
You can use Gulkand as a topping on various desserts like ice-cream, pudding, falooda and yogurt. This helps enhance natural taste while adding health benefits.
Gulkand with Water
You can make summer refreshing drinks just by adding 1-2 spoonfuls of Gulkand into a lemonade, rose sharbat and simply in cold water. This will help you stay hydrated and fulfilling throughout the day
Final Words -
In this harsh scorching summer, your one little addition to your daily routine can do wonders for your health. It is simply an organic and refreshing way to stay cool, hydrated and healthy. It’s time you make Shiva Organic’s Gulkand your seasonal essential.
