Ayurveda suggests that Chaas is better than curd in summer; here’s why

Curds and chaas/buttermilk are among the most consumed foods in the summer. While everyone knows that buttermilk and curds are good for your health, most people ignore what the experts have to say about curds and chaas. According to Ayurveda, it is better to consume buttermilk than to have curd during summer.

Updated April 23, 2023 | 08:38 HST

Ayurvedicassuggests Chas Is better than curd In Summer; here’s why (Image credit – Pexels)

The summer season is extremely dry and the rising temperatures lead to certain skin and body problems. During this time of year, to stay healthy and hydrated, people usually have foods that are cooling and hydrating in nature. This includes juices, fruits, buttermilk, curds, smoothies and other things.

Well, curd and chaas or buttermilk are some of the most eaten foods during the summer. While everyone knows that buttermilk and curds are good for your health, most people ignore what the experts have to say about curds and chaas.

According to Ayurveda, it is better to consume buttermilk than to have curd during summer. A wellness page that goes by the name of smartvedaa on Instagram, has shared Ayurvedic reasons why chaas is better than curd during summer.

They wrote, sharing, “Summers are approaching and you may have started including curds in your diet, but are you dealing with digestive issues or mucus formation? Indeed, according to Ayurveda, curd is heavy to digest and can alter the digestion process leading to constipation, contrary to the natural view, curd is hot in potency. Therefore, people with pitta dominant or bleeding disorders should avoid curd consumption. ”

cottage cheese

Heavy to digest

Causes weight gain

hot in power

Buttermilk or chaas

Easy to digest

Aid in weight loss

Type of cooling

The page further shared, “We are here to tell you the best curd alternative that is buttermilk. It is easy to digest, refreshing in nature, helps eliminate toxins and strengthens bones. Not only this buttermilk also has a glycemic index (GI) of 35 which is one of the safe drinks for diabetics to consume.

Disclaimer: The tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice.

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