Radhikka Madan gave filmmaker-turned-Youtuber Farah Khan a tour of her spacious Mumbai house, throughout which the Delhi-born and bred actor admitted that she remains to be a easy lady who swears by some easy habits. For instance, she nonetheless drinks water from an earthen pot. “Matke ka paani bhi hai. Matke ka paani peekar hum bade huye na. Mummy ne bola ghar sab theek hai…yeh rakho…kitchen me (We eat earthen pot water. We have now grown up ingesting this; my mom informed me to maintain this…,)” recalled Madan.
Taking a cue from the 30-year-old’s confession, let’s perceive if one ought to drink water from an earthen pot all around the yr.
Dr Manjusha Agarwal, senior guide, inner drugs, Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai mentioned that numerous individuals typically drink matka water. “So, sure, one can drink matka (clay pot) water all yr spherical, and it’s particularly useful in the course of the summer time. Matkas naturally cool the water with out the necessity for electrical energy or refrigeration,” mentioned Dr Agarwal.
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The clay has tiny pores that allow water slowly evaporate, which cools it down in a wholesome, chemical-free method with none issues corresponding to throat an infection.
Based on Dr Agarwal, it additionally helps keep the water’s pure minerals and improves its style. Ingesting matka water isn’t just refreshing but in addition light on the throat and digestion, in contrast to very chilly fridge water, which may generally trigger discomfort and throat ache, mentioned Dr Agarwal.
“Chilly water from the fridge may cause a cough, a chilly, and sinusitis. Even in winter, matka water is protected to drink so long as the room temperature isn’t too chilly and the pot is stored clear and washed now and again. It’s crucial to alter the water each day to keep away from bacterial development,” mentioned Dr Agarwal.
At all times retailer it in a cool, shaded place and observe hygiene measures. “So, with correct care, matka water is a protected and pure selection all yr spherical,” mentioned Dr Agarwal.
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