According to Ayurveda:
Conditions like diabetes (prameha – madhumeha), obesity, high cholesterol levels, and hormonal imbalances such as hypothyroidism and PCOD are considered ‘santarpanjanya vyadhi’. For managing these conditions, Ayurveda suggests avoiding dahi (curd) and incorporating buttermilk instead. Unlike dahi, which is heavy to digest and can aggravate certain doshas, buttermilk is lighter and more beneficial for balancing doshas, enhancing digestion, and detoxifying the body, offering a holistic approach to health and wellness.
Key Benefits of Buttermilk (Takra) Instead of Dahi (Curd) šæ:
Why Avoid Dahi (Curd) š:
ā¢ Amla Rasa (Sour Taste): Dahi has a sour taste and undergoes sour taste conversion (amla vipaka) after digestion.
ā¢ Guru (Heavy to Digest): Dahi is heavy and can be difficult to digest.
ā¢ Ushna (Hot in Nature): Dahi is hot and can imbalance Pitta and Kapha doshas.
ā¢ Increases Kapha and Pitta: Not suitable for individuals with Kapha and Pitta imbalances.
General Cautions:
ā¢ Seasonal Use: Dahi is generally harmful during autumn, summer, and spring seasons.
ā¢ Disease Considerations: Dahi is invariably harmful in diseases caused by the vitiation of blood, Pitta, and Kapha.
Benefits of Buttermilk (Takra) šæ:
ā¢ Light and Easy to Digest (Laghu): Unlike dahi, buttermilk is light and easy on the digestive system.
ā¢ Balances Doshas: Helps in balancing Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas.
ā¢ Enhances Digestion:
ā¢ Deepana: Improves digestive strength
ā¢ Rochana: Increases appetite
ā¢ Grahi: Absorbent, useful in treating diarrhoea
ā¢ Health Benefits:
ā¢ Prevents Accumulation of Fat: Helps in managing obesity and high cholesterol levels.
ā¢ Regulates Blood Sugar Levels: Beneficial for managing diabetes.
ā¢ Improves Immunity and Strength:
ā¢ Balavardhana: Enhances strength and immunity
ā¢ Brumhana: Provides nourishment
By opting for buttermilk instead of dahi, you can better manage conditions like diabetes, obesity, and high cholesterol, while also promoting overall health and well-being. šæšŖš¾