This refreshing drink is ideal for summer as it cools down your body naturally. Enjoy a glass of buttermilk and add some cumin seeds, mint and salt.
A mix of curd, salt and water, buttermilk helps balance the levels of electrolytes and fluids in the body. It keeps dehydration at bay.
Buttermilk contains Riboflavin, which is vitamin B2, that is vital for your body’s energy production systems.
Calcium and vitamin D found in buttermilk are essential for maintaining strong and healthy bones.
Healthy bacteria and lactic acid in buttermilk aid digestion and better your metabolism. It also keeps constipation at bay and helps treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
In summer, acid reflux is common and it can often lead to heartburn. A glass of buttermilk with black pepper and coriander is very good for getting relief from acidity.
Drinking a glass or two of buttermilk can boost your immunity and help fight infections when the mercury is soaring.
Buttermilk contains alpha hydraulic acid (AHA) and lactic acid and that works wonders for the skin which turns dull and oily in summer.