The present invention provides a novel composition and process for the preparation of a nutritional refreshing health drink that can be used as an adjuvant therapy for malnutrition, osteoporosis and as immuno-modulator. The functional beverage essentially comprises soaked and grinded seeds of soybean (Glycine max), red gram (Cicer arietinum), mung bean (Vigna radiata) mixed with the whey protein powder and processed extracts of immature pods of drumstick (Moringa oleifera), roots of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), roots of Satavar (Asparagus racemosus) aerial parts of Mandukparni (Centella asiatica) and pomace of grape fruits (Vitis vinifera). The herbal drink is fortified with vitamin C and/or citric acid. Optionally it can be sweetened with sugar/ jaggery and flavoured with banana, apple, strawberry, mango, guava, chocolate, vanilla or cardamom (Elatteria cardamomum). The developed functional food product is thirst quenching, nutritious, has a high satiety value, cost effective, eco-friendly, novel and a suitable way for overcoming malnutrition and can also serve as a suitable side therapy for osteoporosis and as immuno-modulator.
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