{"id":10837,"date":"2022-02-24T11:41:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-24T06:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=10837"},"modified":"2026-03-02T05:39:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T05:39:53","slug":"health-benefits-of-buttermilk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-benefits-of-buttermilk\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Health Benefits of Buttermilk"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Buttermilk<\/a><\/li>
Health Benefits of Drinking Buttermilk<\/a><\/li>
How to Make Buttermilk at Home?<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Chilled buttermilk is a soothing drink, especially in summer, and offers numerous health benefits as well. Traditional buttermilk is the residue left behind after milk cream is churned into butter. It can also be made by diluting and mixing water with curd. It is commonly known as \u2018chhaas\u2019. Commercially available cultured buttermilk is prepared by fermenting no-fat milk with bacteria that produce lactic acid ^{1<\/sup><\/a>. It is more viscous than traditional buttermilk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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Buttermilk contains probiotics that promote a healthy gut and digestion. source: fdc.nal.usda.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Buttermilk is a good source of calcium, providing about 28% of the recommended daily intake. source: fdc.nal.usda.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Buttermilk is low in calories, with only 40 calories per 100 grams. source: fdc.nal.usda.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Buttermilk is a good source of protein, with 3.3 grams per 100 grams. source: fdc.nal.usda.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Buttermilk is a good source of vitamin B12, with 0.4 micrograms per 100 grams. source: fdc.nal.usda.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Buttermilk<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
100 ml of buttermilk gives about 40 calories of energy. It contains less fat and fewer calories than milk due to the removal of butter. It is a good source of protein and calcium, and also contains sodium, potassium, vitamins and traces of phosphorus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Health Benefits of Drinking Buttermilk<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Some of the potential benefits of buttermilk are listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Natural Coolant for the Body<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Buttermilk is amazingly refreshing and helps cool our bodies quickly. A glass of buttermilk topped with cumin seeds, mint and salt is well suited to quench our thirst and cool our bodies in the hot summer months from April to July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It can also be topped with ice cubes and proves to be a good alternative to the chemical-laden cold drinks available in the market. A glass of buttermilk can also provide relief to post-menopausal women who experience hot flashes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Promotes Better Hydration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nButtermilk is made using curd and water. It contains around 90 per cent of water and electrolytes like potassium. Thus, buttermilk is effective in maintaining hydration and water balance in the body ^{2<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>}
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