Bollywood actress Alaya F is very conscious about fitness and wellness. She often shares healthy recipes and DIY drinks on her Instagram. Sometimes a detox drink made of cucumber, mint and lemon or sometimes a blueberry protein oatmeal bowl, Alaya always keeps trying something new. Recently, he shared one such drink he drinks at night, which not only detoxifies the body but also removes bloating, gas and digestive problems.
Alaya wrote in the post, “What if I say that this little nighttime drink can help you detox, debloat and digest. Try it tonight and thank you later.” He also told all the ingredients used in the drink.
Ingredients
• Celery – ½ teaspoon
• Cumin – ½ teaspoon
• Fennel – ½ teaspoon
• Ginger (crushed) – ½ teaspoon
• Mint (leaves) – some
• Sabja beej (basil seeds) – 1 teaspoon, pre-soaked
Benefits of this night drink
According to nutritionist Garima Goel, this drink helps in reducing stomach problems like bloating, gas, nausea and constipation. Dietician Sohini Banerjee says that it contains many types of vitamins and minerals which nourish the body. Let us know the benefits of each ingredient included in this drink. Sabja seeds are considered natural detoxifiers.
It cools the body and provides relief from acidity, bloating and headache. Soaked sabja seeds before sleeping at night improves digestion and makes the stomach feel light. Cumin activates digestive enzymes due to which food is digested faster. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties are also found in it which reduce gas and bloating. Cumin relaxes the stomach muscles so that food is easily digested.
Fennel provides relief from abdominal swelling and gas. Its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties soothe the intestines. If someone does not like cumin water then fennel can be a good alternative. It controls appetite and improves digestion. The menthol present in mint relaxes the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract. This reduces stomach irritation, cramps and gas problems. Consuming mint at night calms the stomach and also improves sleep.
Ginger is known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-nausea properties. The gingerol present in it activates digestive enzymes and reduces stomach inflammation. Ginger speeds up digestion and expels gas accumulated in the stomach. Celery is very effective in strengthening the digestive system. It balances the acidity of the stomach and reduces problems like indigestion, gas, bloating. Its enzymes also provide relief from stomach ulcers and intestinal inflammation.
