Beauty Benefits of Buttermilk for Healthy Flawless Skin and Stronger hair

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.

• Buttermilk acts as a cleansing agent.it removes all the dirt, grime and impurities from the skin and makes the skin glow and look healthier.

• Being Rich in Lactic acid it aids in many skin discolouration and pigmentation issues.

• Buttermilk is an excellent Bleaching Agent

• It helps control tanning, sun damage and skin burns

•  It is an excellent exfoliator for the skin

•  It has astringent properties which helps in toning and moisturising of the skin

•  It is an effective anti-aging agent that helps in keeping the skin firmer and tighter.

How Buttermilk can be used for Skin Care?

There are many natural ingredients that you can mix buttermilk with to beautify the skin. You can use it with multani mitti, gram flour, masoor dal flour, rose water, lemon juice, tomatoes etc.

In a grinder mix tomatoes and buttermilk and make a paste out of it.Apply this beauty mixture on your skin and leave it to on for a few minutes. This will help in getting rid of the suntan.

Remove the peel of orange and keep it in the sun to dry. Once the peel has dried completely make a powder out of it .Mix the orange peel powder with buttermilk and apply on your face to get rid of stubborn acne marks and blemishes.

Make a cleanser by adding equal quantity of rose water and Olive oil to buttermilk .Dip a cotton ball in this cleanser and apply it on the face and leave it for 10-15 mins and take it off by washing the face with plain water. This will deep cleanse your skin perfectly.

For a firmer and youthful skin mix a face pack of Bentonite Clay or Oatmeal powder and add some freshly made buttermilk to it.Apply this pack on the face and wash it off with water after drying. This will make your face look more vibrant and also help in diminishing the spots and blemishes on the face.

For a natural glow on the face mix masoor dal powder with buttermilk and make a paste which is neither thick nor too thin in consistency. Apply it and wash if off after drying. This also acts as an excellent exfoliator for the skin.

The Usefulness of Buttermilk for Hair

•  It helps to nourish the hair from the roots

•  It is an excellent conditioner for the hair

•  Helps to strengthen the hair and control hair fall

•  It helps in removing frizz from the hair and keeping it smooth and straight.

•  Keeps the scalp clean

     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.

   

HEALTHY BUTTERMILK PEANUT BUTTER LOAF RECIPE

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

MELT IN YOUR MOUTH YUMMY BUTTERMILK BLUEBERRY MUFFINS

1 cup Oats
1 cup buttermilk 
1 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
pinch of salt
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg large well beaten
1/4 cup. Melted butter
1 cup fresh blueberries 

METHOD FOR MAKING HEALTHY BUTTERMILK BLUEBERRY MUFFINS


Grease the muffin tin pan with butter.
Take a bowl and mix the oats and buttermilk together. Set aside and allow it to stand for a few minutes. In a large bowl combine all the dry ingredients such as the flour, baking powder, soda, salt and brown sugar together. Mix well so that all the ingredients are well blended. Now add in the well beaten egg and melted butter to the oat mixture and mix well. Add the oat mixture into the dry ingredients mixture. Stir until all the ingredients are moistened. Now fold in the fresh blueberries gently. Pour the batter into the greased muffin cups about 3/4th full. Bake for about 15-20 minutes at 400 Degrees F. Let the muffins remain in the pan for a few minutes to cool before removing them.

HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE BUTTERMILK BROWNIES

Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups white castor sugar
dash of  salt
1 1/2 cups butter softened room temperature
4  tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
11/4 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3 eggs large room temperature(well beaten)
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon pure  vanilla extract

INGREDIENTS FOR MAKING THE FROSTING

1/2 cup butter softened room temperature
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
51/2  teaspoons milk
31/2  cups confectioners' powdered sugar

½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
METHOD
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a  Baking pan.
In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients - the flour, sugar and baking soda together in a saucepan place the butter cocoa powder and water and bring it to a boil. Now pour this boiling mixture over the well mixed all dry ingredients flour mixture and stir until all the ingredients are well combined. After this Add in the well beaten eggs, buttermilk, and pure vanilla extract and mix well till the batter is smooth.
Pour this batter in the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes. Once baked Cool completely before frosting.

METHOD FOR FROSTING: In a saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and pure vanilla, extract. Beat well by hand until the mixture is creamy and thick creamy, then spread on the cooled brownies. Cut into squares and serve.

Homemade Light and Fluffy Chocolate Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe

CHOCOLATE BUTTERMILK PANCAKES RECIPE

3 eggs large room temperature

1 cup flour

Pinch of salt

11/2  teaspoon brown sugar

4 teaspoons white castor sugar

3 teaspoons baking powder

1 1/3 cup buttermilk

2 tablespoons butter melted

3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

METHOD FOR MAKING CHOCOLATE BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

In a small bowl sift the flour,salt,baking powder and cocoa powder together.In another bowl with a beater beat the eggs and brown and white sugar together until the mixture is fluffy.Now add all the sifted dry ingredients into the well beaten wet mixture and beat until the mixture is completely smooth and has no lumps.Bake in an oven at 375 Degrees until completely cooked.

The Most Amazing Melt in your Mouth Buttermilk Pie Recipe

What is Buttermilk Pie Made of?

INGREDIENTS
2 cups castor sugar
1 stick butter,softened at  room temperature 
4 tablespoons of  flour
3 eggs large room temperature, slightly beaten 
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla  extract
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust

How do you make a Buttermilk Pie from Scratch?

Take a large bowl and with an electric beater cream the butter and sugar together.Now stir in the flour into the mixture and mix well.Add in the slightly beaten eggs,buttermilk and pure vanilla extract and mix well until all the ingredients are combined well and the mixture is smooth.Now pour this smooth mixture into the unbaked pie crust and bake in a preheated oven at 325 Degrees For about 50 minutes or until a knife inserted at the center of the pie comes out clean.Serve and enjoy. 

No Crust Buttermilk Pie Simple Recipe

Ingredients for making the crust less buttermilk pie 
1/2  stick butter  room temperature softened

3  Tablespoons of flour
2 eggs, large well beaten
1 cup buttermilk
11/2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
1 cup castor sugar

Step by Step Method for making the pie
Preheat the oven to 425°
In a large bowl mix together the  melted  butter and flour. Beat with an electric beater until the two ingredients are well combined.
Now stir in the  sugar, eggs, buttermilk and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat well again with a beater until all the ingredients are well combined.
Pour  this batter into a buttered glass pie plate.

Bake in the oven  at 425° for about  10 minutes then reduce the temperature  to 350° and bake for l 30-35 minutes, until te centre of the pie is set.

BUTTERMILK FOR WEIGHT and FAT LOSS

Can you lose weight by drinking buttermilk?

The most effective and best way to lose weight is through

=>calorie restriction in your diet plan

=> Physical workouts

If you exercise daily for 1 hour like walking or cycling then it will help you in burning the fat and excess calories in your body and also help you in staying fit. Having small high nutrient packed meals or buttermilk every 2-3 hours will go a long way in boosting up your metabolism.

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There has been a misconception about buttermilk that it is made from butter which is not at all true. In a very simple way if I had to explain the meaning of buttermilk –I would say that is a mathematical combination of curd and water (curd+water).It is the low fat milk that has been left over after churning butter from cream. Buttermilk has a very low fat content and calories. Buttermilk has a very thin consistency and it is widely known as a wonder drink that triggers weight loss.Regular consumption of buttermilk not only helps in losing weight but also in maintain weight.

Buttermilk regulates the bowel movements and the digestive system of the body which helps in promoting weight loss.

It is also recommended by many dietitian as a replacement for snacks that you have in between your meals. Buttermilk is easily digestible and is recommended by many doctors as it is rich in calcium and potassium.

Buttermilk provides the body with a healthy dose of phosphorus.It is also used in many recipes designed as part of weight loss diet plans.

Buttermilk is used as part of colon cleanses which is an extremely effective way to ensure that you burn fat and lose weight instantly.

SO THE ANSWER TO THE QUESTION CAN YOU LOSE WEIGHT BY DRINKING BUTTERMILK

Buttermilk a very low fat drink when used as important ingredient in your diet recipes, consumed as a snack in between large meals and used as part of your colon cleanse program can help a great deal in achieving your weight loss goals.Buttermilk good for weight loss

Buttermilk recipe for Weight Loss

Ingredients
2 Tablespoons of toned milk curd
Black Salt or Rock Salt as per taste
some ginger
1 glass of cold water
1/4 teaspoon Jeera Powder
4-5 Mint Leaves

Method
In a bowl using a Hand beater whisk together Curd,salt ,ginger Mint Leaves .When the mixture is completely smooth ,add water to it and whisk again.Sprinkle Jeera powder over it and serve chilled.
 

The Best Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe Ever

What is the best way to make Buttermilk Pancakes from scratch?

Buttermilk pancakes are light and tender and can be easily cooked at home.

Ingredients makes-14 pancakes

1 cup all purpose flour

YUMMY DELICIOUS BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

½ teaspoon salt                               
1 teaspoon baking soda                

1 large egg

1 cup  buttermilk

2 tablespoon melted butter

Vegetable oil 2-3 tablespoons

METHOD

Preheat the griddle or frying pan.

In a bowl put all purpose flour and sift.Now add salt and baking soda and sift again.Mix well and keep aside.

In another bowl beat egg with beater .Blend in the buttermilk.Add the dry ingredients(flour mixture).Beat well until smooth.Add the melted butter and mix well.

In case you want thinner pancakes then add ¼ cup of buttermilk pour.Adjust the consistency of the batter by adding more flour or buttermilk.

Using a spoon pour spoonfuls of pancakes batter on the oiled griddle or frying pan and spread the batter with the back of the spoon to make thin crepe like pancakes.Cook until the batter is bubbly turn over and serve immediately with syrup or fruit sauce