A bowl of fresh, creamy and homemade curd is one of the easiest food to enjoy. This wonderful dairy product can make for a dish itself with fruits or chopped vegetables or it can be blended into smoothies, used to provide texture to your curries or make your breakfast cereal wholesome.
Nutritionist Avni Kaul says it is very convenient for you to pair curd with your daily meals but have you ever wondered about the amazing health benefits that you can enjoy by having a bowl of curd every day?
Curd is obtained from milk and therefore, it is filled with several vital nutrients like calcium, vitamin B-2, vitamin B-12, potassium, and magnesium. An advantage with curd is that it is light on the stomach and easy to digest than milk.
In this article, India’s leading Nutritionist, Dietician, and Founder of Nutri Activania Avni Kaul shares five superb benefits of eating curdy every day.
Good For Digestion
Curd is a good probiotic, an ingredient that contains live bacteria. These good and beneficial bacteria are known to boost gut activity, it soothes inflamed digestive systems and cures an upset stomach.
Improves Immunity
The live active organisms found in curd counter disease-causing germs and keep your gut and intestinal tract safe. Eating a 7-ounce dose of curd 198 grams is just as effective in boosting immunity as medicines.
Prevents Vaginal Infections
Curd could be particularly good for women as it assists in discouraging the growth of yeast infections. The lactobacillus acidophilus bacteria present in curd is known to control the growth of infection in the body and kill the yeast.
Good For Bones
A cup of curd (250grams) contains nearly 275mg of calcium. A regular dose of calcium not only assists in maintaining bone density but also makes them stronger. It is low in fat and calories and thus, might also help in keeping your weight in control.
Beautiful And Healthy Skin
Curd has a moisturizing impact on your skin and it heals your dry skin in a natural way. Plenty of people suffer from acne due to certain gastrointestinal issues. Curd assists in marinating a happy and active gut that leads to healthy skin. Curd is an excellent beauty ingredient for face packs as well since it contains lactic acid that acts as an exfoliator and removes off all dead cells and blemishes.
There is no doubt that curd is rich in nutrition and will benefit you if you include it in your regular diet. You can also have a bowl of curd with seeds like flaxseeds and sunflower seeds to get an additional dose of fiber along with all the other essential nutrients that it provides.
Avni Kaul is Founder of Nutriactivania with Masters Degree in Food and Nutrition from University of Delhi and is also a Certified Diabetes Educator from Project Hope and International Diabetes Federation. She is a Leicester Mammas Ambassador trained in Lactation Counselling with NHS United Kingdom. Mammas support pregnant and new mothers and their families. Specializations of Avni Kaul Include Infant and Young Child Feeding Practises, Pre and Post natal diets, Fat loss, Muscle Gain and Holistic Health and Nutrition