Though yoghurt is a part of diet almost all over the Indian subcontinent, there are still a few aspects of this wonder product people don’t know about. For example, there are a lot of questions especially if it should be consumed during the winter season. Even though it is considered immensely beneficial for health, a lot of people tend to avoid it. Studies show that it doesn’t have to be the case. You can limit yoghurt intake if you have respiratory ailments and have it for lunch rather than dinner. But if you enjoy normal health, your intake of yoghurt should be as usual. There are many reasons for it:
Yoghurt is a storehouse of vitamins, potassium, magnesium and protein. Lactobacillus helps keep away the harmful bacteria and infections from the body. As a fermented food, Yoghurt is loaded with vitamin C, which is excellent for treatment of cold and cough. However, it is best to consume Yoghurt as soon as it sets and not refrigerate it for later.
Yoghurt helps to maintain the pH balance in the body which prevents acidity, and better digestion.
The cold weather can lead to bone issues in many people. A daily dose of calcium not only helps in maintaining bone density but also strengthen them. Yoghurt is low in fat and calories and thus, may also help in keeping your weight in check.
Yoghurt has a moisturising effect on your skin and it heals dry skin naturally. A lot of people suffer from acne due to certain gastrointestinal problems. Yoghurt helps in maintaining a happy and active gut which leads to healthy skin. It is an excellent beauty ingredient for face packs too, the lactic acid in yoghurt acts as an exfoliator and clears dead cells and blemishes.
Are you one of people who don’t like to eat plain Yoghurt? Here are some delightful ways to enjoy it and derive its various benefits
Take a bowl of cooked rice, mix it with Yoghurt, a bit of pepper and salt and then have it. You could also garnish it with some pomegranate seeds.
Mix vegetables like onions and tomatoes and add them to Yoghurt. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper to enhance the taste. You can also make other types of raita including boondi raita. Mint and jeera raita aid digestion.
This sour and slightly spicy delicacy with a think consistency is made from a mixture of Yoghurt and besan (gram flour). Usually enjoyed with steamed or jeera rice, it can also be served with some freshly made parathas or rotis.
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