New Delhi: Buttermilk, also known as Chaas in Hindi, is a great drink to cool off your body on a hot summer day. Perhaps, this nutritious drink is also loaded with vitamins and minerals, providing you with myriad health benefits. Here are some five amazing reasons why buttermilk is a blessing for your health.
Unlike average dairy products, buttermilk contains less fat, which is good for your heart.
The unique protein in buttermilk that lowers high blood pressure also keeps the cholesterol level in check.
Low in calories, buttermilk flushes out fat that usually coats the inner walls of the stomach and intestines after an oily meal.
Buttermilk also aids in weight loss as it helps to calm hunger pangs by keeping your stomach full for a longer period of time.
Buttermilk helps you get rid of indigestion, acidity while it boosts your immunity.
Buttermilk is good for your skin as it is enriched with Alpha Hydroxy Acid which acts as a natural skin lightening agent.
Consuming buttermilk regularly can help you stay hydrated as well as lower your body temperature.
Buttermilk promotes your bone health since it contains a high level of calcium but with less fat compared to milk.