Constipation and piles can be a very difficult problem to deal with. Constipation means a person has a very few bowel movements in a week. Piles are the long cause of constipation. Not curing constipation for a long time will eventually lead to piles. Although there is medication available for treating piles and constipation but the medicines only give temporary results. As long as you are having the medication your bowel movements become regular. But once the medication has been stopped the bowel movements get irregular. But there is one remedy that can help

And that remedy is BUTTERMILK. Buttermilk can help in treating the piles problem in a very natural manner. Buttermilk is not to be perceived as a form of milk that is high in fat and calories and extremely difficult to digest. On the contrary, Buttermilk is an extremely healthy drink with a very thin consistency. The fat content in buttermilk is equivalent to zero. It is a rich probiotic drink with the goodness of many nutrients such as calcium,phosphrous ,Vitamin B12 and riboflavin.Buttermilk is a thin consistency  liquid with many health  benefits and  with a sour taste that is not only easy digestible but if taken on a regular basis can benefit your overall health. Having buttermilk daily at least twice a day can regulate your bowel movements and help you in getting rid of the constipation and piles problem. Avoid having buttermilk during the night. Prefer have one glass in the morning and the other in the afternoon. This wonder drink has many properties which will not only cure constipation but will help in your overall well being and in maintaining a good health.

THE DIFFERENT FLAVOURS OF BUTTERMILK

As we know that buttermilk is a probiotic drink  with  all the nutrients that call it the goodness of health drink. Buttermilk can be easily made at home from curd or it is also available in the market. Buttermilk has extreme low fat content in it. A  very watery liquid which has a very thin consistency which makes it easily digestible and a quick cure for digestion problems such as acidity and piles. Buttermilk is highly rich in calcium which makes it the most sought after drink for maintaining healthy bones and teeth. An effective substitute for snacks recommended by most dieticians and an effective aid in weight loss. The so many health benefits attached with buttermilk definitely make it a wonder drink.

You can add different flavours to buttermilk to suit your needs. Buttermilk is a very soothing drink to beat the heat during summers. You can have buttermilk as sweet or salty or turn into fruit buttermilk.

For salty buttermilk all you need to do is add cumin powder and black salt to your buttermilk. Mix it well and have it chilled.

In case you prefer having it sweet, you can add sugar or honey to buttermilk. Mix it well. Add a few ice cubes to it and relish this drink.

For making fruit buttermilk such as for making mango buttermilk add few chopped pieces of mango and a few spoons of sugar(I don’t add sugar as mango is a sweet fruit and there is already too much sugar in it).Blend in the blender. Add a few cubes of ice and enjoy.

You can even add 1-2 teaspoons of rose syrup to buttermilk and blend it in the blender with a few ice cubes and make a soothing rose buttermilk drink for the summers.

Buttermilk is low in fat and high in calcium, potassium, riboflavin and vitaminB12 it has supreme cooling properties and is one of the most sought after summer beverages famous in India. There are many  external  as well as  internal benefits of drinking buttermilk daily as  it is loaded with milk proteins  which can  do  wonders for your skin by keeping it supple and healthy and also make your hair stronger and longer.

Buttermilk benefits for the Skin

Buttermilk is a rich source of Vitamin B12 which is extremely important for healthy skin and hair. It is rich in Lactic acid and alpha hydroxyl acid which are one of the most important ingredients that you will find in majority of skin care products. The lactic acid present in Buttermilk helps to exfoliate, Nourish, beautify and lighten the skin.

     How Buttermilk can be used for Hair Care?

    In a Blender, add mashed banana, honey olive oil, egg and buttermilk and blend it     till it forms a smooth and thick paste .Apply this deep conditioning hair mask on your hair

And leave it for about 10 mins.Wash it off with water. This will smoothen and soften your hair.

A mixture of Buttermilk with lemon juice helps in treating dandruff. Apply it on the scalp thoroughly and Wash it off after 45 mins.

For Straightening Dry frizzy hair naturally mix coconut milk and buttermilk together in the ratio of 2:1 in a spray bottle and spray it on your hair. After 2 hours your hair texture will be finely smoother and sleeker.

Buttermilk for grey hair remedy is to mix powdered curry leaves around 1 -2 tablespoons in a cup of buttermilk and apply it from the roots to the tip of your hair generously. Leave it for 1 hour and then rinse with water and a herbal shampoo.

Buttermilk gets easily absorbed in the skin and Hair as it is loaded with milk proteins. Therefore it is the best beauty agent that can do wonders for your skin and hair.

   

125 grams butter

½ cup honey

3 eggs

1/3 cup peanut butter paste

1 cup self raising flour(sifted)

¾ cup wholemeal plain flour(sifted)

½ cup buttermilk

METHOD

Grease a 14cmx21cm loaf pan with paper and grease the paper. In a large bowl with a beater cream the butter until it is light and fluffy. Now add honey to it and beat well again. Beat in the eggs 1 at a time beating well after each addition. Then beat in the peanut butter.

Now whisk in the sifted flours and buttermilk in 2 batches. Pour the prepared loaf mixture in the loaf pan and bake in the oven at 180 Degrees C or 375 Degrees F for about 30 minutes or till it is firm. Allow the loaf to stand for about 5-8 minutes before turning onto the rack to cool completely. Cut into slices and enjoy