Curd is a dairy product made from milk with a lot of acid in it. It’s made by a process called coagulation. In Hindi, it’s called “dahi” and is a common yogurt-like food in India. Curd is good for your health because it helps your body fight off sickness, makes digestion better, keeps your skin healthy, lowers blood pressure, makes your bones and teeth strong, and helps with losing weight. It can be take with rice, drink as lassi, with sugar, make raita, etc. or apply on skin directly.
- It makes your body stronger: Curd has good bacteria that fight off germs and keep your stomach healthy.
- It helps you digest food better: Curd is easy for your stomach to handle, and the helpful bacteria in it prevent stomach problems like feeling too full, bloating, and constipation.
- It makes your skin healthy: Curd has lactic acid, vitamin B12, and other nutrients that keep your skin healthy, especially in the winter when it can get dry. You can also put curd on your skin to make it soft and smooth.
- It keeps your blood pressure in check: Curd has protein, potassium, and magnesium, which help lower high blood pressure and keep your heart healthy.
- It makes your bones and teeth stronger: Curd has calcium, which is important for making your bones strong.
- It helps with losing weight: Curd helps control your weight by making you feel full and lowering the levels of cortisol, a hormone that can make you gain weight.