Curd’s image is getting better. According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition supplementing curd to your meals once a day is not only good for health but also guarantees great looks.

Curd, considered one of the best functional foods, is rich in calcium, protein and potassium. Mix it with fruits or lime juice and it is a tasty, nutritious scoop.

As far as its curative properties are concerned, curd has a nutritive content similar to fresh milk, but is more therapeutic. Bacteria, which convert milk into curd and predigest milk protein, inhibit the growth of hostile or illness causing bacteria in the intestinal tract and promote beneficial bacteria needed for digestion. The friendly bacteria facilitate the absorption of minerals and aid in the synthesis of Vitamin B.

According to the research conducted, eating curd regularly can improve and strengthen one's defence system. And since it contains large amounts of phosphorus, it is good for people suffering from or at risk of osteoporosis.

The research also suggests that sphingolipids, conjugated linoleic acid and butyric acid found in curd can play a role as anti-cancer agents.

The intestine-friendly bacterial cultures in curd can keep colon healthy and lower the risk of colon cancer. Also, yogurt is a rich source of calcium, a mineral that contributes to colon health and decreases the risk of cancer.

Curd also brings relief to people suffering from gastro-intestinal disorders like constipation and diarrhoea. Since it contains less lactose and more lactase, curd is usually tolerated by healing intestines and is a popular “healing food”. Not surprisingly, many paediatricians recommend yogurt for children suffering from various forms of indigestion. Research shows that children recover faster from diarrhoea if they eat curd.

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