Many benefits of curd: Apart from taste, it is also effective in health, beauty and household use.

Curd is not only beneficial for taste but also for health. It contains all the essential nutrients of milk and good bacteria (probiotics) are also found in it. These probiotics strengthen our digestive system and improve gut health. Be it summer or winter, consumption of curd helps in strengthening the bones and muscles of the body. Eating it daily gives natural strength and energy to the body.

Curd cannot be limited to plain food only. It is used to enhance the taste and texture of many dishes. Curd is used in sweet or salty dishes like Raita, Fruit Bowl, Shrikhand, Bhapa Dahi, Dahi Vada and Mishti Doi. Apart from this, the taste and creamy texture of curries and gravies can be enhanced by adding curd to them.

However, apart from food, curd is also used for many things. Apart from applying curd on skin and hair, it can also be used for many household purposes. Let us know how useful curd can be for us in our daily life.

beneficial for hair

Curd is also very beneficial for hair. It can be used in different ways:

Curd and Egg: By applying this the hair becomes smooth and shiny. It controls frizzy hair and reduces dandruff.

Curd and Lemon: In case of serious problem of dandruff, this mixture can be applied on the scalp. Results become visible after using it a few times.

Use in face pack

Curd can also be used to enhance facial beauty. It nourishes the skin and acts as a natural cleanser. Applying curd with a pinch of turmeric and a little gram flour 2-3 times a week brightens the skin, improves complexion and reduces pimples.

Benefits for joints and bones

Curd is a good source of calcium, protein and vitamin D. Therefore it helps in strengthening bones and joints. Curd is beneficial for those who are suffering from joint pain or weakness. Regular consumption of a pinch of lime and curd helps in reducing joint pain. However, if someone has a medical condition, consult a doctor before starting to consume curd.

Effective in household tasks also

Even if sour curd is not edible, it can still be used for household purposes. Apply curd on brass and copper utensils and leave it for some time and then clean it, the utensils will start shining like new. Apart from this, sour curd also proves to be effective in cleaning kitchen top, sink, steel tank.