With winter gradually receding and summer almost knocking on our doors, it’s time to indulge in healthy beverages that will not only provide relief during the sultry months but also benefit health. As such, what better than enjoying a glass of buttermilkwith your meals?
According to Ayurveda, “He who uses takra (buttermilk) daily does not suffer from diseases, and diseases cured by takra do not recur; just as amrita (nectar) is for the gods, takra is to humans.”
Buttermilk is not just a delicious drink, but is also super healthy and can help treat many diseases. Ayurvedic expert Dr Dixa Bhavsar said, “Ayurveda uses buttermilk both to maintain health and to treat diseases.”
*Is easy to digest, has an astringent and sour taste, and is hot in nature.
*Improves digestionand mitigates kapha and vata.
*In Ayurvedic treatment, it is useful in the treatment of inflammation, digestive disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, lack of appetite, spleen disorders, and anaemia.
*Is highly beneficial in vata imbalance related disorders.
Here’s a quick and easy recipe for buttermilk
Ingredients
*¼ cup – Curd
*1 cup – Water
*Salt, as per taste
*½ teaspoon – Roasted cumin powder
*Mint leaves
*Coriander leaves
*Chopped ginger/ dry ginger powder (optional)
Buttermilk has a host of health benefits. (Source: Unsplash) 
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