What are the health benefits of buttermilk (chaas) with spices?
Buttermilk is more than just a refreshing drink. Research published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition found that buttermilk contains milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) components with anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and cholesterol-lowering properties. It's also a significant source of phospholipids and bioactive proteins. The fermentation process produces live bacterial cultures that aid digestion, especially for people with lactose intolerance.
๐ Supporting Research
Conway, V., et al. โ Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition (2014)
Key Finding: Buttermilk contains MFGM components with anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and anticholesterolemic properties. It is a significant source of phospholipids and bioactive proteins.
Savaiano, D.A. โ American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2014)
Key Finding: Fermented dairy products contain live bacterial cultures that produce lactase, aiding digestion in lactose-intolerant individuals.