[HOW TO] PREPARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF BUTTERMILK RECIPES

Prepare different types of Buttermilk Recipes :

Buttermilk, a healthy and yummy summer drink loved by all. Buttermilk is almost found in many places during this time.It is made from simple yogurt/fresh curd in different varieties and taste.This simple Buttermilk Recipes help in maintaining the body temperature and keeps us cool.Also buttermilk helps to overcome the dehydration problem.

What is Buttermilk??

Buttermilk is traditionally a by-product of butter-making – the liquid that is left over after butter is churned from cream. It is now made commercially by adding a bacterial culture to skimmed milk. It has a slightly sour, acidic taste and is used for making scones and soda breads.

How to prepare Fresh Curd at home: Simple Steps

• Mix the milk with any added acid ingredient( Lemon).
• Stir the two mixture well and allow it to stand for 5-10 mins.
• Now some small solids will begin to form as a result of adding lemon or vinegar.

How to prepare Different types of Buttermilk Recipes:

 Type 1: Masala Buttermilk

1. Take some fresh buttermilk we have prepared.
2. Add some water and salt to it, and stir well.
3. Now some jeera powder, coriander powder , chilli , chopped ginger to the Buttermilk and stir it well.
4. Finally add some Coriander leaves to it and Serve this spicy yummy Buttermilk Masala.

Type 2: Buttermilk - Mint leaves and cucumber

1. Again take some fresh (thick) curd we have prepared.
2. Add some cucumber ,ginger -chopped
3. Mix the above mixture well
4. Add some chat masala (or) you can add some Chill's and mix it well
5. If you want you can add some ice cubes to make the Buttermilk even more chill.
6. Now serve this yummy cucumber , mint leaves Buttermilk and enjoy. 

Type 3 : Simple Buttermilk

1. Same procedure as above
2. Add some salt, curry leaves, chopped chilies and mix them all well
3. Add ice cubes for chilled Buttermilk
4. Enjoy this simple buttermilk in this hot summer

Type 4: Sour and spicy buttermilk:

1. Add the freshly prepared Yogurt or curd and stir it well in a bowl.
2. Now, add salt,green chilies and curry leaves and mix them well.
3. Add some lemon juice and water , muddle the whole drink well.
4. Finally add some Ice creams to it.
5. That's it the enjoy the  yummy taste of lemon buttermilk in this hot Summer..

Thats all , hope you loved this different types of buttermilk recipes.If so , don't forget to share this simple types of buttermilk recipes to your friends.

If you know any other Type of buttermilk recipes, do share it with us in the comment box.

   

Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Never Skip Breakfast

There is a famous saying:

Eat Breakfast like a King
Lunch like a Prince
Dinner like a Pauper

The word "Breakfast " is derived from the phrase "BREAKING THE FAST".We fast while we sleep and breaking that should make the breakfast most joyful meal of the day.Skipping your breakfast makes you grumpy and put on weight. If you are still not convinced ,here I have shared the top 10 reasons why you should not skip your breakfast.

1.ACIDITY-ULCER DISORDER: 

The  stomach wall contains glands which secrets gastric juice,a liquid containing acid and enzymes to digest the food. So going without  food can cause acid reflex in your stomach,because you are actually without food for hours on the end.If this continues, for some reasons, the wall comes in contact with the acid and painful ulcers are formed inside.Avoid this by eating a little in the morning would help you keep acidity at bay.

 2.METABOLISM RATE SLOWS DOWN:

Metabolism is a word which describes all thechanges that happen inside a living organism. Chemical reactions cause these changes and enzymes control them.Metabolism breaks down the food and uses it to build new cells, which fuels up your body (i.e., when you wake up in the morning, your blood sugar levels are low and the food you intake helps in regulating it).Also, this energy is used up by every part of the body even when a person is asleep. Thus fuel up your body with a rich breakfast to keep your metabolism up. 

3.LOW ENERGY LEVEL :

The capacity to do work is know as Energy.Every day , we wake up with low energy level, and groggy mood.The energy to do the work for the entire day gets deprived not only the activities of the day but also the brain.Thus it is must to have a hearty breakfast , in order to increase the energy level of the body.

In taking foods like  Milk, vitamins rich fruits/juices along with breakfast will help to increase our energy level.

4. WEIGHT GAIN:

It is usually believed that people who eat  a lot , gain more weight. But then it is not so, when a person don't take proper breakfast, he gains weight.Eating a healthy and nutritious breakfast helps manage your weight as it keeps you full for longer and avoids the need to snack on unhealthy foods(junk foods).

5.MENTAL BLOCK:

Your minds needs to function well to be alert and attentive throughout the day but if you skip your breakfast, the mind will lack the essential nutrients it needs to be sharp. Certain breakfast that are rich in proteins help the mind function well. Here are few Proteins rich foods you may like Rich protein foods

6.DIABETICS:

Researchers have found that women had 20% high risk of being diagnoses with type 2 diabetes than men.The risk is even higher for full time working women.Also researchers have found that eating regular breakfast lowers the risk of obesity and higher blood pressure.

7.HUNGER PANGS:

Hunger pangs is also know as Hunger pains, that happens as a result of an irritation of the lining of stomach.They are not true hunger,it is a physiological indication for need of nutrients by the stomach.Hunger Pangs often comes overweight because they prompt eating when there is need for food.

8.HEART DISORDER:

Eating a good breakfast is good for for heart. According to some research - the study found that people who skipped breakfast regularly had higher Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL) and cholesterol than people who have their breakfast regularly.Also people who skipped breakfast have low concentration towards the work they do.

9.OVERALL HEALTH:

Not following a regular breakfast pattern ,results in overall health issues right from headache to ulcer problems.If you skip breakfast often,understand that you are depriving your body of adequate nutrition.Reports show that people who frequently skip their breakfast tend to be deficient in minerals,such as calcium,vitamins,proteins etc.Also ,people who had their morning breakfast have a higher level of resistance to insulin in individual who consistently didn't have their morning breakfast.

10.NUTRIENT DEFICIENCY:

Morning breakfast affects mood,behavior and  brain function of a person. A person who has consistently eaten less food or energy than needed over a long period of times may be apathetic and moody. Nutrients affects different level of chemicals in the brain called Neurotransmitters Several nutritional factors can influence mental health,including overall energy in take nutrients etc.

Thus , these are the top 10 reasons why you should never skip breakfast.;So hereafter when you skip your breakfast remember all these effects and see to that you don't skip your breakfast. Eat well and live well. Hope it was useful.If so share it with your friends

Seven Magical Herbs for Diabetes( WITH LOW GI)

 Living with diabetes is living with restrictions.But what if diabetics could eat anything and not feel guilty about it? Here are some herbal medicines that could benefit  in a big way.

WHAT IS DIABETICS:
Diabetics is a condition where the amount of glucose in the blood is too high..This is because the pancreas doesn't produce enough or no insulin to help glucose enter your body,or maybe the insulin produced doesn't work properly.   Insulin acts a key to allow  glucose to enter cells which gives us energy there by.Many things can go wrong with diabetics.Type 1 and type 2 are major forms of diseases.There are several ways to control the level of diabetics .Here i am sharing  the HERBAL way of controlling it.

 HOW TO KEEP DIABETES AT BAY LEVEL:
To keep diabetes at a low level then switch to low GI* and it seems they are not just for diabetics patient. even people who are sruggling with weight control or heart disease can reap the advantages of low GI foods.

WHAT IS GLYCEMIC INDEX (GI):
A diabetic patient could have often heard this word.Glycemic index og GI is the ranking of foods containing carbohydrates on a scale of 0 to 100 according to the extent they rasie blood sugar levels after eating.
                            LOW GI:  55 or low
                            MID GI:   55 to 69
                            HIGH GI: 70 or above   

  BENEFITS OF LOW GI FOODS:

• LOWERED BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS
• IMPROVED LIPID LEVELS
• IMPROVED WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
• DECREASED RISK OF HEART DISEASES AND DIABETES.

SEVEN MAGICAL HERBS FOR DIABETES:(that has low GI)

     1.   CINNAMON:

 Cinnamon lowers blood sugar level by improving glycemic control. According to a research .2g of cinnamon for 12 weeks can significantly reduce HbA1c levels, systolic and diastolic blood pressure .

  2.  TURMERIC:

Turmeric stimulates insulin release and prevents cardiovascular complications Another study found that turmeric stops the accumulation of fatty deposits walls- the main cause of heart attack stroke.

Turmeric also improves liver function and is found to be effective against diabetic complication such as diabetic cataract.

 3.  GINGER:

 There are variety of ginger available, but dried ginger improves long term blood glucose control and increases insulin sensitivity.

   

4.   BLACK PEPPER:

  Protects against oxidative stress to reduce insulin resistance.

  

 5.   FENUGREEK:

Fenugreek lowers blood sugar by slowing down digestion. it is rich in soluble fibers and it is proven to lower the GI of the foods which is added.

  6.   POMEGRANATE:

Diabetes must be holistically manged and that's where pomegranate can be helpful. Its antioxidant properties help in.

 7.  GOOSEBERRY:

Amla protects against diabetic cataract. it is found to significantly reduce fasting and post meal glucose levels,cholesterol and triglyceride levels. 

All the above listed herbs are best to reduce the diabetic level .they are highly recommend for diabetics because they don't raise blood sugar levels drastically.A study published by the American Diabetes Association(ADA) finds low GI diet foods has advantages over low carbohydrate or low fat foods.It also has other benefits,especially for people with genetic risk of the disease.Those with pre-diabetes can also ward off the onset of full-blown diabetes by switching to low GI.

                        DONT HATE YOUR DIABETICS, FIND WAYS TO CURE IT!!!