Summer is the perfect time to beat the heat and refresh your body with cool drinks. With temperatures rising, it’s essential to stay hydrated and replenish lost fluids. There are many options to choose from when it comes to refreshing drinks in the summer but not all are the best for your health. So we don’t want you to be bad with your choices when it comes to selecting a refreshing drink which is why we’ve brought a simple comparison between two very common refreshing beverage choices in the summer.
Chaach
A chaach is a curd-based drink consumed all across the Indian subcontinent as it is cooling and refreshing and has great nutritional value. Chach originated from Punjab. In Rajasthan it is called ghol, in Orissa, it is called ghol/chaash, moru in Tamil and ghol in Bengali. Chaach is rich in essential nutrients and vitamins and has amazing benefits for health.
Diet Soda
Diet soda is a sugar-free and low-calorie soft drink, which is, an addictive drink with artificial sweeteners (aspartame), one of the most intensively scrutinised food additives. It also contains carbonated water, caffeine, preservatives, and an acidity regulator which affects our bodies adversely.
Which is the better drink for summer?
To enjoy a refreshing drink in summer you can have a chaach. It is made up of yoghurt and you can enjoy this drink with different flavours by adding different ingredients like fruits or spices according to your choice and taste. It is high in calcium and protein, vitamins A, B and riboflavin. The calories and protein content are high and good for weight loss, lowering cholesterol levels and improving appetite.
On the other hand, diet soda goes very well with junk food however it is dangerous to your health as you can become obese and in turn more prone to diseases like cardiovascular problems and diabetes etc. An artificial sweetener called aspartame is present in diet soda which is harmful and affects your body systems on regular consumption. They may trigger your taste buds thus increasing metabolic problems.
Few more reasons why you should choose chaach over soda:
If you’re still not convinced, here’s a simple comparison between the qualities of chaach and diet soda to help you choose better:
Buttermilk
- It is rich in calcium and vitamins
- Aids digestion
- Lowers cholesterol levels
- Promotes weight loss
- Enhances skin health
- Good source of probiotics.
Soda
- It contains high sugar which can lead to obesity and diabetes.
- Contains caffeine, leading to increased heart rate and disrupted sleep.
- It can cause tooth decay and erode enamel.
- This can lead to dehydration.
- Can cause digestive issues.
- The presence of high levels of phosphoric acid can lead to osteoporosis.
Chaach cools the body from within, and the cooling properties of chaach can effectively bring down the temperature of the body. It is low in fat and calories and is also healthy for your bones. It restores the level of the electrolyte in the body with its combination of curd, salt and water. it is much better to have chaach in summer which refuels you on summer days when you are feeling dehydrated and tired. Rather than having your usual soda, which is high in sugar, gives you unwanted calories and can cause weight gain.
So in the coming summer, make the better choice for your overall health.
