Benefits of Yogurt / Curd

Friendly bacteria promote digestive health and boost the immune system. Yogurt With Active Cultures Helps the Gut.

Yogurt with active cultures may help certain gastrointestinal conditions like
* Constipation
* Diarrhea
* Colon cancer
* Inflammatory bowel disease

Good bacteria prevent imbalances in the body's yeast levels, which can prevent various types of yeast infections. Yogurt With Active Cultures May Discourage Vaginal Infections
Candida or "yeast" vaginal infections are a common problem for some women.

It has been shown that good bacteria can also prevent urinary tract infections.

If you are taking antibiotics, they may be destroying the good bacteria present in your body. Eating yogurt regularly can help restore your good bacteria levels.

Yogurt May Help Prevent Osteoporosis. as yogurt is made from dairy products, it is very high in calcium, which is highly beneficial for bone and teeth health. Calcium is especially important for those seeking to prevent bone density loss and osteoporosis. Healthy levels of calcium can also encourage the body to maintain and lose weight.

Yogurt is also a good source of protein, which helps give the body energy to keep you going throughout the day. Protein is an essential building block for many systems in the body, including your muscles. Protein is also good for curbing your appetite and helping you feel full for a longer period of time.

Yogurt May Reduce the Risk of High Blood Pressure

Eat Yogurt as a dessert
Chop your favorite fruits in the yogurt, add a little honey or sugar and eat it chilled.

Eat Yogurt Raita (a yogurt dip)
Add fresh fruits or vegetables to the yogurt and eat it along with your food.

Replace your mayonnaise with a yogurt based healthy mayonnaise
Look for the recipe below.

Enjoy cool Yogurt shakes or Lassi
Blend together yogurt, sugar, ice and mango (any other fruit or none at all). Chill out on a summer afternoon.

Eat low fat yogurt as it is
No need to add anything to it. Yogurt can be enjoyed just like that.
A bowl of low fat yogurt is healthy, filling and low in calories.

Use yogurt in your cooking
Instead of adding cream, add yogurt to make your curries and stews. It will make the food creamy and taste wonderful.

Indigestion

Mix ¼ teaspoon pepper powder, ¼ teaspoon of roasted cumin (jeera) powder to a glass of diluted yogurt (1/2 yogurt and half water). Have this 1-2 times a day.

To Subside Heart Burn

Take 1 tsp fenugreek seed (methi daana) powder along with diluted yogurt (1/2 yogurt and 1/2 water) twice daily for a few days.

To treat diarrhea

Crush 8-10 curry leaves (curry patta). Mix with a cup of diluted yogurt and have 2-3 times a day.

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Mix 1 tsp Isabgol (Psyllium seed husks) in 1 cup yogurt and eat.

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Eat only yogurt and boiled rice for a few days.

The lactic acid in yogurt soothes, softens and tightens the skin and refines the pores. Its high nutrient content and natural antibacterial and antifungal properties also get rid of germs and other bacteria.

Here's what you can do to get a clean and glowing skin

Mix one cup of yogurt (plain) with 2 ½ tablespoons of honey. Rub it into your face and neck. Wash off well with warm water after about five minutes.

An excellent way to exfoliate

Mix yogurt with orange peels and apply of the face. Leave it on for about 15 minutes, and then rinse off with water.

Apply some yogurt on your head, wrap your hair in a towel and then rinse after 15 minutes.
Shampoo your hair using a mild shampoo, to get rid of the smell.

Acne and Yogurt

Apply yogurt on your acne daily.
The rich zinc content will help to clear your skin.

For Dry Skin Treatment

Mix a little 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp sandalwood powder and 1 tbsp honey in 1/2 cup yogurt. Apply and leave for 15 minutes, then wash off with water.

Apply plain yogurt mixed with lime juice on pimples, leave for 15 minutes, then wash off

Yogurt Skin Care

Mix together 1 egg white, 1 tbsp yogurt, 1 tsp fuller's earth (multani mitti) and 1 tsp honey.

Apply on face and neck for cleansing, toning, moisturizing and nourishing benefits all in one!

Yogurt Skin Care for Dry Weather

Mix 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tsp fresh lime juice.

Apply on the face for five to 10 minutes, and then rinse off with warm water.