Eating curd is beneficial for health. The probiotics present in curd are considered very good for gut health and the immune system. Many essential nutrients are found in curd including vitamins, carbs, protein, phosphorus, calcium and vitamin B12. Eating curd is good for digestion. Let us know from an Ayurvedic doctor what Ayurveda says about curd and whether curd is beneficial for sugar patients or not. This information is being given by Dr. DeekshaBhavsar. Dr. Deeksha is the Founder of the Ayurvedic products brand The Kadamba Tree and BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine).

Is it good for diabetic patients to eat curd or not?

  • We all believe that curd is cold but according to Ayurveda, curd is hot.
  • Curd is heavy i.e. heavy. It is difficult to digest.
  • Whereas curd is sticky.
  • It increases Kaphadosha in the body. When Kaphadosha increases in the body, weight also starts increasing.
  • Due to an increase in phlegm, metabolism slows down and the body becomes lazy.
  • Phlegm prevents the absorption of nutrients in the body, which can lead to nutritional deficiency in the body.
  • Due to this, cholesterol and triglycerides also increase.
  • Therefore, according to experts, people who have diabetes should eat less curd.
  • Experts say that eating curd can increase obesity and cholesterol and it affects insulin sensitivity.
  • When insulin sensitivity decreases and insulin resistance increases, it affects the blood sugar level.

How should sugar patients eat curd?

  • According to experts, sugar patients should take buttermilk instead of curd.
  • It should be prepared by adding more water.
  • Adding mint, black salt, black pepper and asafoetida to it and eating it will be more beneficial.

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