The Best Thirst Quencher: ButterMilk

Do you have the habit of skipping buttermilk in your meals? Tempted by fast foods and other junk, we at times tend to take ‘real foods’ for granted, don’t we? This post talks about many miraculous benefits of buttermilk! Read on to know what they are!

Buttermilk is a complete food. 90 percent of buttermilk is water, its consumption helps to maintain the water balance of the body. It is absorbed slowly from the intestines as its contents are mostly combined with proteins. It is better to drink buttermilk than any other flavored drink or just plain water. Fermented buttermilk is sour to taste, but biologically is very nutritive for the human body and tissues.

Benefits Of Buttermilk

1. Contains all Essential macronutrients: It has proteins, carbohydrates, minimal lipids, vitamins and essential enzymes and makes for a complete meal anywhere, anytime. It should be included in all diets and be consumed daily.
2. Has cooling effect on digestive tract: Buttermilk has a tendency to wash down spicy food and soothes the lining of the stomach when consumed after a piquant meal. It is well-liked by women, both pre- and post-menopausal, as it reduces body heat and alleviates many symptoms these women suffer from.
3. Helps wash down oily food: Efficient in washing down oils and fat, which line the inner walls of the food pipe and stomach. Usually after a rich and heavy meal, you will feel lazy and drowsy. However, a glass of buttermilk will rejuvenate you. You will begin to feel more agile right after consuming it.
4. Encourages Digestion: Buttermilk has a fair amount of acid in it which works against bacteria and helps clear stomach and aids in digestion.
5. Effective Against Dehydration: It is full of electrolytes and is one of the best drinks to fight against the heat and loss of water from the body.
6. Provides Calcium Without The Fat: It will not cause any adverse reaction as the lactose has been transformed to lactic acid by the healthy bacteria present in buttermilk. Calcium supports cell communication and the contraction of muscles.
7. Rich In Vitamins: Buttermilk a good choice to overcome weakness and anemia caused by vitamin insufficiency. Vitamin D present in buttermilk strengthens the immune system, making it less susceptible to infections. One serving of this drink gives you over 21 percent of the suggested daily intake.
8. Decreases blood pressure: Helps lower cholesterol and are antibacterial and antiviral in nature. Drinking buttermilk regularly has shown to lower blood pressure significantly.
9. Eases constipation
10. Helps to lose weight
11. Strengthens body's skeletal frame
12. Used for skin care and cosmetics
13. Raises immune levels
14. Natural therapy against ulcers
15. Useful against Sunburns
16. Fight Colds With Buttermilk: Buttermilk is well known as an antidote to fight the common cold and runny nose. Mix some crushed garlic and ginger with buttermilk and have a few times in the day.