1.Can’t do without a cup of hot chai?
A good cup of chai feels the most soothing when you have a cold or a cough, right? For a lot of us, chai is essential to survive the day and rightfully so. Even though there are those who feel that “having chai regularly is not a healthy habit” or term it an “addiction”, regular chai servings can be super healthy. We are not just saying this as fellow chai aficionados, a good cup of desi chai packs in a punch of powerful ingredients. Interestingly, certain additions can turn it into a an immunity boosting shot.
2.Chai for immunity
Building a good immunity is a steady process and there is no one ready drink which can magically boost it. The most important thing is to eat right, nutritiously and what’s more fascinating is that adding simple ingredients to your everyday meals and drinks can guarantee you a healthy body.
While you are sure to find unique blends and recipes for immunity boosting chais, which do their work, today, we tell you to make the most of your humble chai even more healthy and flavourful.
3.Just add these two ingredients to your chai
The next time you make your chai, make sure to add in a pinch of mulethi (liquorice) and laung (clove) when you are making it. These two simple ingredients which are readily available are super nutritious and can do plentiful of benefits for your immune system, apart from warding off cold and cough or other flu-related symptoms. We explain to you the benefits of these two ingredients.
4.Mulethi (Liquorice root)
Mulethi, or liquorice root, also known traditionally as yastimadhu is one of the best available immunity-boosting herbs. Wonder why? Consider the benefits to be packed in the roots. In a lot of households, mulethi is prescribed for a person suffering from a bad bout of cough or cold because it contains soothing properties which relieve any throat or respiratory infection. Mulethi has also been found to contain helpful anti-viral properties which target bad disease-spreading pathogens. The antioxidants in it take care of any free radicals which may harm your immunity. It has also been found to combat digestive issues.
5.Laung (Clove)
Laung or clove is another good addition which people prefer adding to the chai. Not only does it give your chai a distinct flavour, but cloves also contain powerful properties which can effectively destroy virus-infected cells in the body, clear airways of any congestion. They have high antioxidants which fight off free radicals, ease infections as well. You can have them raw, or crushed as well just as you prefer.
6.How much tea is too much?
As much as you love chai, remember to practice the rule of moderation with anything you eat and drink-more so when it concerns your immunity.
There are varying groups of researches which peg anywhere between 4-6 cups a day as the maximum but it’s important you note your habits.
7.Maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle
Also, remember to complement your tea drinking habits with plenty of other nutritious foods and drinks. Teas alone won’t boost your immunity. Vitamin C and antioxidant-rich foods, which are harvested seasonally can help build a healthy and strong body.
