Best things of summer, we have endless options of cool drinks. Be it fruit juices, fruity shakes or smoothies, coconut water and buttermilk to drool over. A glass of icy drink will cool off your mind and body.

During the hot weather, the body also goes through dehydration and loses fluids due to sweating. Having lots of water and other liquids is the key to keep the body hydrated. In case you want to avoid sugary food and drinks, spiced buttermilk aka chaas is the best drink especially during summers. Its creamy texture taste delicious and is very healthy.

Buttermilk is a curd and water based-drink which you can have plain or with a pinch of salt, mint or curry leaves. The recipe of buttermilk varies place to place.

Keep your body temperature cool

Buttermilk has amazing cooling properties. A glass of the same can bring down the body’s temperature. It is also known to help bring relief to menopausal women experiencing hot flushes. Keep you stay cool and hydrated.

Aids digestion

Buttermilk is the perfect drink for you to wash down your meal and avoid acidity too. It’s not just the buttermilk but the spices added to it like asafoetida (hing), cumin (jeera), ginger which act as great digestives. It is also believed to soothe the stomach when you have had something extremely spicy.

Helps in weight loss

It is full of benefits of milk- calcium, minerals, and vitamins without the fat. A glass of buttermilk will also give you the feeling of being full and satisfied. If you are keepin a track of your calories, buttermilk is the right drink for you.

Lactose intolerant? Buttermilk is your drink!

Our body requires at least 1,000 to 1,200 mg of calcium to maintain our bone health. Buttermilk can help the people who are intolerant to lactose, fulfill their calcium deficiency as they have to avoid milk. 

This time of year when the season beats you down, so! put down the glass of aerated drink and pick up a glass of natural, goodness filled buttermilk instead. Not only will you feel immediately refreshed, your body will be restored and rejuvenated too.