Eating curd is beneficial for the body. According to Ayurveda, eating curd is considered very beneficial for increasing the immune system. But eating curd in cold days is likely to cause physical ailments. The property of curd is cooling, so eating curd in winter causes many people to cough, so health experts say that curd should not be consumed in cold weather. However, there are some simple tricks that you can use to make sure you don’t overdo it even if you eat curd on a cold day. Let’s find out what this simple trick is.
Although the natural properties of curd are cold, adding spices to it makes its properties hot. If you are eating curd that is thick, mix it with a little warm water while eating curd especially during cold days. It will not cause phlegm. At the same time, breaking the curd and eating it is also an option. Sprouted curd tastes good and is also beneficial for health. Consumption of curd mixed with one spoon of mustard oil, cumin, asafoetida and red chillies to taste is beneficial especially in winter days. This makes Gumdharma hot. Eating curd or buttermilk in winter also boosts immunity.
Many people like to eat curd with sugar. But eating sugar with curd in winter, though it seems tasty, it can be harmful for the body. Eating curd and sugar together can cause colds. But some people can’t do without sugar in yogurt. If you like sweet curd, use jaggery instead of sugar. Jaggery is hot and tastes better and balances the cooling properties of curd.
Consume fresh yogurt
Consume homemade curd preferably in winter. Eating fresh curd is beneficial in winter. Avoid keeping curd in the fridge to avoid cold and cough in winter. Keep curd at normal temperature, it will not cause cold cough. According to health experts, curd should not be eaten in the morning or in the evening. The right time to eat curd is in the afternoon. Eating curd in the afternoon during winters is less likely to cause Kapha.
