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Buttermilk which is made by separating butter from the yogurt and then churning it and adding some water to it is an easy drink to prepare and not at all heavy on the pocket. Here are some of its other benefits

• Good for Lactose intolerant- Lactose intolerance is a condition in which body cannot digest lactose, a sugar found in milk, thus those who suffer from lactose intolerance are deprived of the calcium and protein found in milk and milk product. However since during formation of curd, the microorganism convert lactose into lactic acid hence it can be easily consumed by lactose intolerant. Thus to those who are lactose intolerant, buttermilk can still give them the nutrients of milk in a better form.
• Weight loss- Though named as buttermilk, buttermilk is low in fat precisely because is prepared by removing the butter or fat part of the milk. Half cup of Butter milk contains 99 calories with 2.2 grams of fat while half cup of milk contains 157 calories with 8.9 grams of fat.
• Aids digestion- Buttermilk is easier to digest than milk as sugar is already converted into lactic acid, hence those with digestive problems are advised to include buttermilk in their diet. Moreover the probiotics in buttermilk aids the overall digestion.

To know more benefits see Buttermilk- The Best Cooling Drink

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