Effects of Buttermilk on Health
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International Journal of scientific research and management (IJSRM) ||Volume||4||Issue||11||Pages||4936-4940||2016|| Website: www.ijsrm.in ISSN (e): 2321-3418 Effects of Buttermilk on Health Dr Vandana S Yeragi, Dr Akash H Maske Lecturer Kriya Sharir, Lbs Ayurved college ,Haryana MD Rasa Shastra, Senior Medical Officer,Quintiles IMS Pharma Research ABSTRACT Ayurveda gives great importance to Takra (Buttermilk) as diet as well as medicine as it is a part of balanced diet and it is considered as a wholesome diet to maintain health. As it facilitates proper digestion and absorption process, it maintains proper metabolism. It is indicated in various disorders related to gastrointestinal system and in metabolic disorders. Due to saturation or ageing of strotas during old-age, the control systems of the body do not get adequate nutrients, which causes aging symptoms such as reduction of memory (dementia), reduced vision, wrinkles on the skin, graying of hair, etc. But those who take buttermilk regularly, slow aging, keep their arteries flexible for a longer time. Thus buttermilk is an elixir (param-amrutam) which keeps `Jara’ (oldage) and `Vyadhi’ (disease) away. The ayurveda treats buttermilk as an excellent food to keep cholesterol related problems miles away. Introduction Buttermilk refers to a number of dairy drinks. left to sit for a period of time to allow the cream Originally, buttermilk was the liquid left behind and milk to separate. During this time, naturally after churning butter out of cream. This type of occurring lactic acid-producing bacteria in the buttermilk is known as traditional buttermilk.In milk fermented it. This facilitates the butter Ayurveda, buttermilk is used both to maintain churning process, since fat from cream with a health and as a treatment against diseases. There lower pH coalesces more readily than that of fresh are reasons behind these uses of buttermilk for cream. The acidic environment also helps prevent health. It is easy to digest, has astringent potentially harmful microorganisms from properties and a sour taste. It improves digestion growing, increasing shelf-life. However, in and alleviates the feeling of puffiness. It is a establishments that used cream separators, the natural treatment against swelling, irritation and cream was hardly acidic at all.On the Indian digestive disorders, gastrointestinal ailments, subcontinent, the term "buttermilk" refers to the spleen maladies, anaemia and lack of appetite as it liquid left over after extracting butter from Contains All Essential Macronutrients1 churned cream. Today, this is called traditional buttermilk. Traditional buttermilk is still common SYNONYMS 2– in many Indian, Nepalese, and Pakistani households, but rarely found in Western Chaas is the name by which this beverage is countries.In Southern India and in the states of known in the Gujarati and Urdu languages, and in Punjab, Gujarat and Rajasthan, buttermilk topped some regions of Hindi-speaking north India. It is with sugar, salt, cumin, asafoetida, or curry leaves known as Mattha in other parts of Hindi-speaking is a common accompaniment in every meal. 3 north India, as Mor in Tamil, as Mooru in Malayalam, as majjige in Kannada and Telugu, as Traditional buttermilk taak or tak in Marathi and as ghol in Bengali 2 Originally, buttermilk referred to the liquid left Originally, buttermilk referred to the liquid left over from churning butter from cultured or over from churning butter from cultured or fermented cream. Traditionally, before cream fermented cream. Traditionally, before cream could be skimmed from whole milk, the milk was could be skimmed from whole milk, the milk was left to sit for a period of time to allow the cream Dr Vandana S Yeragi, IJSRM volume 4 issue 12 Dec 2016 [www.ijsrm.in] Page 4936 DOI: 10.18535/ijsrm/v4i12.04 and milk to separate. During this time, naturally 2. Has A Cooling Effect On The Digestive occurring lactic acid-producing bacteria in the Tract: 5,6 milk fermented it. This facilitates the butter churning process, since fat from cream with a Buttermilk has a tendency to wash down spicy lower pH coalesces more readily than that of fresh food and soothes the lining of the stomach when cream. The acidic environment also helps prevent consumed after a piquant meal. The additives of potentially harmful microorganisms from ginger, cumin powder and other condiments also growing, increasing shelf-life. However, in relieve the stomach of any irritation that may have establishments that used cream separators, the been caused due to the food. Buttermilk is cream was hardly acidic at all. instrumental in reducing body heat. It is well-liked by women, both pre- and post-menopausal, as it On the Indian subcontinent, the term "buttermilk" reduces body heat and alleviates many symptoms refers to the liquid left over after extracting butter these women suffer from. For those looking for from churned cream. Today, this is called reprieve from hot flashes, buttermilk is a great traditional buttermilk. Traditional buttermilk is way to counterbalance these bothersome still common in many Indian, Nepalese, and symptoms. Even men who have a high metabolic Pakistani households, but rarely found in Western rate and body temperature can avail of the countries. In Southern India and in the states of advantages of buttermilk to reduce body heat. Punjab, Gujarat and Rajasthan, buttermilk topped with sugar, salt, cumin, asafoetida, or curry leaves is a common accompaniment in every meal. 3 3. Encourages Digestion And Treats Stomach Ailments: 5 Nutrition4 Buttermilk has a fair amount of acid in it One cup (237 mL) of whole milk contains 157 which works against bacteria and helps calories and 8.9 grams of fat whereas one cup of clear stomach and aids in digestion. All the buttermilk contains 99 calories and 2.2 grams of condiments added to buttermilk make very fat. Buttermilk contains vitamins, potassium, good digestive agents. Ginger, pepper and calcium, and traces of phosphorus. cumin all make excellent digestive properties. As they are carminative BENEFITS substances, they expel gas from the stomach. Consumed together they have a 1. Contains All Essential Macronutrients: 5 cooling and digestive effect on the gastrointestinal tract. A preparation of Buttermilk is a complete food. It is nutritive and buttermilk drunk regularly also helps contains all the elements necessary for a good gastrointestinal conditions. Some of the balanced diet. It has proteins, carbohydrates, digestive ailments cured by buttermilk minimal lipids, vitamins and essential enzymes include: and makes for a complete meal anywhere, anytime. It should be included in all diets and be Irregular bowel movements consumed daily. As over 90 percent of buttermilk Irritable bowel syndrome is water, its consumption helps to maintain the Cancer of the colon water balance of the body. It is absorbed slowly Stomach infections from the intestines as its contents are mostly combined with proteins. It is better to drink 5,6 buttermilk than any other flavored drink or just 4 . Effective Against Dehydration: plain water. Fermented buttermilk is sour to taste, Made from yogurt with added salt and but biologically is very nutritive for the human spices, buttermilk is an effective therapy to body and tissues. prevent dehydration. It is full of electrolytes and is one of the best drinks to fight against the heat and loss of water Dr Vandana S Yeragi, IJSRM volume 4 issue 12 Dec 2016 [www.ijsrm.in] Page 4937 DOI: 10.18535/ijsrm/v4i12.04 from the body. In summer, it is truly a A natural remedy for lowering and controlling drink to relish. Hence buttermilk benefits blood cholesterol is buttermilk. Its constituents are in summer by reducing summer-related very effective in keeping cholesterol under check. Even Ayurveda texts have extolled the virtues of issues, such as prickly heat and general consuming buttermilk for good health. uneasiness. 5. Provides Calcium Without The Fat: 5,6 8 . Strengthens Body’s Skeletal Frame: 7 Very often people believe that as it is called buttermilk, it must be full of fat and calories. Made by watering down yogurt, buttermilk However, it has less fat than even normal contains all the goodness of milk and more. It is a whole milk. Milk contains an important rich source of calcium, an essential building block ingredient – calcium. Milk also is loaded with for the bones and skeletal system of the body. It fats. Sometimes lactose intolerant persons also helps the teeth become strong. You can give (those who have to refrain from consuming your child buttermilk for strong and healthy bones milk) have no other source of natural calcium. These people can have their required intake by and teeth. The calcium in this drink gets absorbed consuming buttermilk. It will not cause any by the bone tissue and helps in maintaining bone adverse reaction as the lactose has been density. It also provides nourishment to the tissues transformed to lactic acid by the healthy of the heart and other organs, including nerves and bacteria present in buttermilk. Calcium muscles. supports cell communication and the contraction of muscles. Proper nutrition plays an important role in preventing and treating 9 . Raises Immune Levels By Warding Off 7 bone disorders such as osteoporosis. Illnesses : Buttermilk provides calcium and nutritional supplements without the added calories. This drink is rich in lactic acid bacteria. This Getting the required calcium in your meal plan bacterium boosts the immune system and helps helps slow bone loss as one grows older. It the body fight off detrimental pathogens present in provides sustenance for new bone everyday foods. Many benefits of buttermilk are development and keeps off osteoporosis. As a related to keeping illnesses at bay by acting on result of all these qualities, including bacteria. As it has almost half the amount of buttermilk into one’s daily diet is a sound calories than whole milk and also significantly choice for the health-aware consumer.