Why have coconut water with sabja seeds?

Coconut water is packed with nutrients such as potassium, magnesium, and electrolytes. But did you know that when combined with sabja seeds or basil seeds, it can become a natural coolant for the body? The unique combination offers the best of both worlds and helps your body fight issues like acidity.

“Coconut water is rich in soluble fibre and antioxidants. It is best for people suffering from frequent dehydration. Being low in calories, coconut water can be substituted by any sugary sports beverage,” said dietitian Simrat Bhui.

Sabja seeds also called basil seeds act as a natural body coolant. “It is rich in fibre which improves blood sugar levels as well as helps deal with constipation,” Bhui said.

It also helps deal with excess heat in the body, said Lakshita Jain, clinical dietitian and founder, NUTR, Delhi.

Sabja seeds cool the body (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

Giving the body a cooling effect and hydration, the combination increases the fibre content just with a drink and helps in acidity, Bhui added. According to nutritionist Kiran Kukreja, coconut water with soaked sabja seeds helps to relieve acidity as it can neutralise the acidic effect of HCL in the body.

“Both being high in antioxidants provides good detoxification and promote weight loss,” Bhui said.

Nutritionist Aarti Babhoota, founder, Yukah, community director, Vaatalya shared that it is not a mandate that it works only with coconut water. “It can work with simple water or lemon water. It should be taken in moderation,” said Babhoota.

How to prepare this remedy, according to Kukreja

Ingredients

Soaked sabja seeds
Coconut water

Method

*Soak 1/2 tsp of sabja seeds in half a cup of water for 10-15 minutes.
*Add these soaked seeds to one glass of coconut water.
*And it is ready to drink.

When and how to consume this drink?

*You can consume this drink once a day at 11 am and 4 pm, said Kukreja.

Packed with essential nutrients like fibre, iron, and protein, you can consume the seeds with water in the morning or add them to porridges, sherbet, herbal teas, smoothies, yogurt, or on top of your salad, Jain said.

What to keep in mind?

Many people mistakenly believe that using them alone will lead to weight loss. “While they are a healthy addition, overall lifestyle choices, including a well-rounded diet and regular exercise, play a crucial role in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight,” said Jain.

“Overuse is not recommended. It is not a one-shot way to lose weight,” added Babhoota.

 

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