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As the mercury rises across India, many are turning back to the comforting embrace of traditional cooling foods to beat the heat naturally - a revival that blends culinary wisdom with health-conscious choices.
From buttermilk and sattu drinks to sabja seeds and amla, old-fashioned summer staples are seeing a resurgence. Health experts point out that these foods not only hydrate the body but also balance internal temperatures, something modern sodas and processed coolers often fail to do.
Across India, regions are celebrating their unique summer coolants. In Odisha, pakhala (fermented rice water) is once again a lunchtime essential. ...