The humble buttermilk has several health advantages
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December 05, 2017
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Buttermilk is India’s humble refreshing drink for centuries. A meal is incomplete without buttermilk in most parts of our country. Buttermilk has several health benefits. The advantage of buttermilk comes from its rich nutrients like milk protein, lactose, and minerals. There is one more active compound called phospholipids, which from 1/3rd of buttermilk composition. These phospholipids help to fight colon cancer.
One more beneficial effect of buttermilk is its anti-oxidant properties. Buttermilk solids rich in l-ascorbic acid act as strong anti-oxidants. Buttermilk is rich in friendly microbes that are beneficial to our health and gut. Buttermilk has soothing effect on stomach and is helpful in improving digestion as well.
Buttermilk has ample amount of proteins, potassium, calcium and B vitamins. These nutrients help to boost immunity, improve sleep, enable hormone synthesis and maintain bone health. Buttermilk is also known to decrease cholesterol levels in the body. High water content of buttermilk helps to fight dehydration as well.
So next time when you get to drink buttermilk, not only enjoy it but also be happy that you are drinking a super drink with a lots of health benefits.
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