Always better to have a fresh glass of buttermilk than a packaged one
We're not strangers to the numerous health benefits of buttermilk, or chaas, as it's also known. It's our go-to drink when we need to stay hydrated and combat the heat in summer, or in general. Because of its numerous health benefits, many people like drinking a glass of buttermilk every day throughout the year. And, instead of relying on pre-packaged products, it's always preferable to have the drink churned at home. Nutritionist Munmun Ganeriwal recently gave buttermilk a healthy makeover and shared the recipe with her Instagram followers. She also listed out the health benefits of buttermilk.
Ingredients:
Yogurt ½ cup yogurt
Water 1.5 cups
Flax seeds
Cumin seeds
Fenugreek seeds
Procedure:
1) First, take the amounts of yogurt and water and mix it well using a wooden churner (mathini). Whisk it nicely. Keep it aside.
2) Now, take equal amounts of flax seeds, cumin seeds, and fenugreek seeds and grind them all into a fine powder.
3) Finally, take the buttermilk into a glass and add 1 tablespoon of the mixture you prepared using the seeds. Mix it and drink up.
Munmun Ganeriwal suggested that you can consume it with lunch or post-lunch at around 3-4 pm. She also stated that it's excellent for fat loss and high cholesterol issues.
Take a look:
Munmun Ganeriwal often talks about food items including fruits and vegetables that are good and beneficial for our health. Prior to this, she had shared another recipe that would help you deal with various stomach-related issues and control sugar cravings. She posted a video on Instagram discussing a magic mix recipe that's healthy and can be easily prepared at home. In the caption, she mentioned that this magic mix recipe could help reduce sugar cravings, get rid of indigestion, bloating, constipation and acidity. Read more about it here.
Do try out Munmun Ganeriwal's recipes for better gut health and other health benefits.