Drink
Banana shake
Ripe banana blended with cold milk and cardamom into a thick shake. No added cream.
8 min
0 of 3 steps done
2 servings
Heat: No chilli
Approximate nutrition
A rough guide per original serving, not a lab test.
- Energy210 per serving
- Protein7g per serving
- Carbs34g per serving
- Fibre2g per serving
Ingredients
Method
Related remedies
Golden turmeric milk (haldi doodh)Warm milk simmered with turmeric, a pinch of black pepper and a little ghee is India's best-known bedtime comfort drink, traditionally taken when the seasons change.
Healthy weight gain: banana-date milk, ghee and regular mealsBeing underweight can mean low energy, frequent illness and weak muscles. Ayurveda's approach is to build strong digestion first, then nourish with wholesome, calorie-rich foods like milk, ghee, dates, bananas and nuts — not junk food.
Cardamom banana mash when stools are loose and appetite is lowWhen appetite is low and stools are loose, a small ripe banana mashed with cardamom is easy food. It is supportive, not a plan for diarrhoea, and not a substitute for a doctor if loose stools continue.
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