Buttermilk-A Wonder Cure

Buttermilk A wonder cure drink for healthy living

Thursday 2 July 2020

06:58

14 Foods that cause severe Constipation


Constipation is a common issue now days for many wherein the bowel movements are not regular. It is mainly due to the kind of food we intake. In medical terms when the bowel movements are less than 3 in a week, it means that you are constipated. Excessive Bloating, Gas and Pain while passing stool can also be related to Constipation.


14 Foods that cause constipation




Foods that cause Constipation
Just that there are certain foods that help to relive constipation .There are also certain foods that can make you severely constipated.


Bananas
When it comes to constipation banana is a food that one should avoid. Unripe or under ripe bananas can cause constipation as there is presence of lot of starch in them which makes it very hard for the body to digest. They also contain dietary fiber which draws water from the intestines towards the stool. Dehydration can worsen constipation.

Chewing Gum
If you swallow many pieces of chewing gum in a short while or if there is ingestion of too many chewing gums along with other indigestible foods then this can lead to a blockage in the digestive tract.This blockage can result in constipation.It is advisable to throw out the gum after chewing gum and not to take more than one to two sticks in a day.

Caffeine
Caffeine works in both ways .Either as a stimulant that results in excessive bowel movements or When a person is dehydrated , the caffeine in Chocolate, Colas ,Tea ,Coffee can lead to severe constipation.

Gluten foods
Gluten is one of the common causes of Constipation.Gluten is a kind of protein found in grains such as wheat,barley,rye.Those with Celiac Disease must avoid foods that contain gluten.There are many Gluten free foods that can replace the foods that you enjoy that contains gluten.

White Rice
White Rice can cause constipation as all the fibre and  nutrients are removed from it .Brown rice on the other hand can give relief from constipation as the husk,bran and germ have not been removed from it.

Red Meat
Red meat can make a person constipated and it can cause constipation for several reasons.As Red meat is high in fat so it takes longer time for the digestive tract to process it which makes it for the stomach difficult to digest.Also as it is rich in iron which can result in severe constipation.

White Bread
White Bread can cause constipation and even worsen it.This also is applicable for other products such as bagels and crackers.There is no fiber in White breadand our quite heavy in terms of starch content.

Alcohol
Alcohol also leads to constipation. Alcohol results in dehydration and slow down the digestion and irritate the bowel which can worsen constipation symptoms.

Chocolate
For those suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome should avoid intake of chocolate completely as the large amount of fat content in chocolate slows down the digestion process which actually happens due to slowing down of the muscle contractions and slowing foods moving through bowel.

Supplements
Intake of Iron and Calcium supplements can result in constipation.

Dairy Products
Milk, Cheese, Yoghurt and Ice cream can cause severe Constipation. The lactose in dairy products causes Bloating and Gas that can worsen the condition of constipation.


Fast Food
Fast food or Junk food like Pizzas and burgers are extremely high in fat content and low in fiber. Fried foods cause constipation. The nutritional value is nearly nil in these types of foods.
Rather than ordering from outside it would be better to have at home .You can make use Whole wheat burgers or Buns and try using a veg pattie made with minimal oil at home.
Rather than frying go for baked sweet potato fries.

Processed Food and Frozen dinners
There is no nutrition in processed food and the fat and salt content is extremely high.
·         White Bread
·         Pastries
·         Frozen Meals
·         Chips
·         Hot Dogs
Having these foods slows down the digestion process and causes constipation. Try having fruits and vegetables in natural form and drink enough water to keep the digestive process working normally.

Chips
Snacking on Potato chips is extremely unhealthy as they are high in fat,extremely low in fiber and nutrition.Potato chips slows down digestion and causes constipation.Instead much on raw veggies and they help to regulate the bowel movements.


0
By at No comments:
Labels: ,

Saturday 27 June 2020

01:47

Buttermilk Banana Bran Muffins(The Perfect Constipation Fix)

Why go for medications to get relief from constipation when there are natural healthy foods items that you will find in your Kitchen easily to help regulate  the bowel movements.One such ingredients is the Bran .Bran is rich in fibre and it helps to  increase the weight and size of your stool and softens it. Eating  a high fibre diet is a quick fix treatment for constipation.
Buttermilk Banana Bran Muffins(The Perfect Constipation Fix)


Buttermilk Banana Bran Muffins(The Perfect Constipation Fix)


Wheat Bran acts as a natural laxative for constipation.

Buttermilk Banana Bran Muffins

These muffins are extremely delicious and healthy ,Buttermilk makes them extra soft and banana adds the right amount of sweetness to it.Buttermilk being a probiotic helps to keep the digestive system healthy and well balanced.

How to Make Buttermilk Banana Bran Muffins?

Ingredients required:

3 Cups  Buttermilk

3 Cups Wheat Bran

3 Cups Flour

1 Cup Oil

3 Eggs

1 Cup Brown Sugar

1 Cup White Sugar

1 Tsp Vanilla essence

3 Tsp Baking Soda

3 Tsp Baking Powder

2 Tsp Salt

3 Mashed Bananas

Method:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease muffins pan or use liners.In a Bowl mix 3 cups of Buttermilk with 3 Cups of Bran. Allow it to stand until the liquid is absorbed.In another large bowl add oil, eggs ,brown sugar and white sugar. Mix well. Add the vanilla,baking soda,salt and mashed bananas.In a separate bowl mix 3 cups flour with 3 tsp. Baking powder.  Mix Bran mixture into the large bowl liquid mixture.Add the flour mixture quickly to it and mix by hand.Do not overmix.Bake for 25 minutes.



2
By at 2 comments:
Labels:

Tuesday 9 June 2020

10:06

Effective Remedies to Cure Constipation caused by Vata Imbalance


People who have Vata Dosha usually reflect the given below symptoms:
Effective Remedies to Cure Constipation caused by Vata Imbalance
Effective Remedies to Cure Constipation caused by Vata Imbalance

Dryness of skin, hair, ears and eyes

Anxiety

Sleep Problems

Craving for Salty and Spicy foods

Constipation and Bloating

Muscle Spasms

Dehydration

Weight Loss

To balance the Vata it is required to :

Go to bed before 10:00 PM

Have a Vata Pacifying diet which includes: heavy fools like oil and ghee, drink plenty of fluids such as pureed soups, cooked food, hot cereal rice pudding and hot beverages.


Include Nuts, Carrots, asparagus, tender leafy greens, beets, sweet potatoes and summer squash such as zucchini and lauki squash, (Indian vegetable),Have warm water throughout the day.

Basmati Rice cooked with little ghee and salt for additional flavor. Wheat is also good.

Have  boiled milk before going to bed with organic triphala powder.

Constipation ,Causes and it’s Affect on the Human Body:

Constipation is basically a vata condition as it shows Vata symptms like dryness and hardness of stool.it is usually caused due to lack of fibre in the daily diet ,heavy intake of non- veg food particularly meat ,less intake of water and lack of proper exercise.

Constipation may cause bad breath,acne,acidity,ulcers in the mouth ,lack of proper sleep and acidity.

The causes of constipation are sedentary lifestyle,irregular eating habits,stress  and large intake of caffeine in the form of tea or coffee.

Remedies of Constipation caused by Vata Imbalance:

Taking a Vata Pacifying Diet

A Vata Pacifying diet can help a great deal in treating constipation. Avoid cold foods and drinks, dried fruits and salads. Preference should be to have warm foods,warm drinks and vegetables that are well cooked.

Triphala-the best remedy

One of the most effective remedies to cure constipation is to have triphala .You can have it in the form of tea or make a powder mixture by grinding  ¼ teaspoon of triphala,1/2 teaspoon of coriander seeds and ¼ teaspoon of cardamom seeds. Cardamom and coriander seeds help relieve indigestion.

Milk and Ghee

A very gentle and effective means of relieving constipation is to take one or two teaspoons of ghee in hot milk before going to bed.Best cure for people with Vata and Pitta constitutions.

Bael Fruit Pulp

You can either make Bael Sherbet and have it with tamarind water and jaggery added to it before dinner or Have about half cup of Bael pulp with a teaspoon of jaggery as a remedy for constipation.

Roasted Fennel Seeds

It acts as a laxative when fennel seeds are taken at bedtime with a glass of warm water.it helps in promoting the production of gastric enzymes.

Figs or Anjeer

Soak 2 -3 figs in water overnight and have it empty stomach in the morning. Figs have a very high fibre contentd due to which it aids in easy digestion and treat constipation easily.

Important Points:

Have more than 5 glasses of water in the morning.herbal teas like green tea or chamomile tea that can help boost digestion.

Intake of High Fibre diet everyday.

Exercise daily for atleast 30 minutes to kick start the digestion process in your body.





1
By at 1 comment:
Labels:

Thursday 4 June 2020

03:25

Fluffy Flaky Classic Southern Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe


Serves: 10
Ingredients Required for this Recipe


3 Cups All Purpose Flour
5 teaspoon Baking Powder
1 ½ Teaspoon Salt
½ Teaspoon Baking Soda
½ Cup Chilled butter
Fluffy Flaky Classic Southern Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe
Fluffy Flaky Classic Southern Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe
1-1/4 Cup Cold Buttermilk homemade
Melted Butter 

Method:
Preheat the Oven to 450 Degrees F and Line the Baking pan with Butter Paper
In a bowl sift together flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and mix well. Keep aside. Cut the chilled butter into cubes and add in the dry ingredients mixture. Mix well using a mixer or hand beater till the texture is crumbly.
Now add in around 1 cup of cold buttermilk to the crumbly mixture and ¼ cup of buttermilk more if required in case the mixture is too dry. Ensure that too much buttermilk is not added.it should be enough to not over wet the mixture but at the same time should be sticky.
Using a rolling pin on flour dusted surface roll out the dough to about ¾ inch of thickness. Using a cookie cutter dipped in flour cut out 2 inch size cookie from the dough. Ensure not to twist the dough with the cutter. Rather cut the dough first and then lift the cookie cutter up.

On the baking sheet place the biscuits to about 2 inches apart .Brush the top of the biscuits with the melted butter and bake in the oven for about 12-15 minutes until the biscuits are lightly golden in colour and puffed up.
Brush again with melted butter after removing from oven and serve immediately.
Notes:
For Homemade Buttermilk Recipe check the given below link:
https://the-buttermilk-wonder.blogspot.com/2013/01/how-to-make-buutermilk.html

0
By at No comments:
Labels:

Wednesday 3 June 2020

05:13

Old Fashioned Glazed Buttermilk Donut Cake Recipe


Glazed Buttermilk Donut Bundt Cake Recipe
 
Old Fashioned Glazed Buttermilk Donut Cake Recipe
Old Fashioned Glazed Buttermilk Donut Cake Recipe
An old fashioned Glazed dessert in the form of a Cake. This Donut cake is much easier to make as compared to making homemade donuts.Be it Adults or Children they will relish it.This cake is extremely moist in texture and has the flavours of Buttermilk donut.

Tips for Making Glazed Buttermilk Donut Bundt Cake

  • Make sure that the bundt pan is generously sprayed or covered with butter to ensure that the cake does not stick when removed from the pan
  • Try to Glaze the cake when it is still warm as this will make the cake more delicious.
  • After pouring the Cake batter into the bundt pan, tap it 3-4 times to remove any air bubbles.
Why does this Cake taste like a Donut?
It tastes like donut because of Nutmeg. This particular spice has given that distinct donut flavor to the cake.

How to make homemade Buttermilk?
It is very easy to make buttermilk from regular milk at home. Buttermilk is one of the healthiest drinks in the world. If we plan to make buttermilk from scratch then we need some yoghurt .although yoghurt is easily available in the market and can be used for buttermilk preparation.

Yoghurt can also be easily made at home.

How to make Yoghurt at Home

Depending on the quantity of yoghurt we need we will boil the milk (for 200 ml yoghurt we require 200ml boiled milk).After the milk has been boiled. Cool it .when the milk is mildly warm then add yoghurt to it.Add around 1-2 teaspoon of  yoghurt to the lukewarm milk and stir into the milk and  let it set at room temperature for about 8-10 hours or overnight (do not keep it in the fridge during the process of setting)
For detailed recipe click on the below link:

https://the-buttermilk-wonder.blogspot.com/2013/01/how-to-make-buutermilk.html

Recipe
Preparation time-15 minutes
Cooking time-55 minutes
Serves -10

Ingredients for the Donut Cake:
1 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
1 cup butter; salted
4 eggs at room temperature
2 ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
3 ½ cups all- purpose Flour
2 teaspoon Baking Powder
¾ teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup Buttermilk

Ingredients for the Glaze
2 cups powdered sugar
3-4 tablespoon Heavy whipping cream

Method
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F .Using a beater or hand mixer, beat the sugar and butter together on medium to high speed until well combined and fluffy for about 3-4 minutes. Stop in between at regular intervals to scrape down the sides of the bowl.

Now add in the eggs one at a time. Stirring with a spoon after each egg. Add in the vanilla extract and beat well until well combined.

In another medium size bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and nutmeg. Gradually add around ½ cup of the dry flour mixture into the butter mixture alternating it with about ¼ cup of buttermilk. Beat on low speed until all ingredients are well combined.

Grease the Bundt pan with butter liberally and pour the cake batter into it.Tap the pan on the counter 3-4 times to remove the air bubbles from it.Bake the cake for about 50 -55 minutes .To check if the cake is properly cooked insert a knife or toothpick in the centre of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is fully baked. Allow the cake to cool in the rack for about 20 minutes. Invert the cake on a plate.

Cut foil pieces or butter paper and in line and place them under the cake in such a way that it is only touching the cake from the edges. This is done so that the excessive dripping of the glaze is on the paper or foil and not on the plate.

Now Whisk together the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar together. In case the frosting is too watery, add more powdered sugar to it.Drizzle the glaze over the cake and allow it to set for about 30 minutes. Remove the foil from under the cake and enjoy this delicious cake!!!







0
By at No comments:
Labels: