Health benefits: Mantha drink can work as energy booster for compromised digestive health, dehydration, or fatigue. It is rich in iron so good for post-surgery, anemic patients, and pregnant women. Rich in electrolytes such as potassium, magnesium, calcium and in an instant energy source and a body coolant. Rich in vitamin B6. It is gluten free so great alternative for celiac disease during flares and due to its fiber contents, good alternative for colitis, hemorrhoids.

Mantha means mashed or well blended. The drink which is prepared by churning or blending the ingredients well and diluting with cold water is known as Mantha.

 Ingredients

1. Seedless grapes – 30 gm
2. Soft dates – 20 gm
3. Puffed paddy – roasted – 3 teaspoons (15 gm)
4. Jaggery – 10 gm
5. Cold water – 300 ml

No of Servings: 2 glasses (400 ml)

Preparation Method:

Blend the ingredients in a mixer grinder, add cold water and stir well. For better effects ingredients can be soaked for an hour in required quantity of water before blending.

Contradictions

Not advisable for diabetics because of high glycemic index. Puffed rice is rich in carbohydrates, therefore, too much use may lead to obesity

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