Lassi Superb Health Benefits & Nutrition Facts

Lassi is mainly a Punjabi drink. Lassi has many nutrients such as calcium, vitamin D, etc. It can provide more nutrition and health benefits than other beverages. Lassi is the best to drink, especially in the summer season. In Punjab, lassi can serve with most of the dishes. 

Lassi has many health benefits such as it can improve digestion, boosting the power of immunity, provide bone health, skin care, blood pressure control, weight management, overall health provider, etc. 

The origin of lassi can be traced back to the lands of Punjab in India. It is perhaps the first smoothie that is made with yogurt. 

Traditional Indian lassi is either sweet or salted. Sweet lassi is made with curd, spices, water, and sugar, and Salted lassi is made with curd, water, spices, and salt. Except for sweet and salted lassi, there are many other flavors of lassi are available in markets such as Mango Lassi, Sweet Lassi, Spicy Lassi, Mint Lassi, and Chocolate Lassi.

Lassi or Dahi or curd is extremely good for the digestive system. Lassi contains lactobacillus bacteria that are very beneficial for the digestive system. Lactobacillus bacteria can lubricate the intestines and help breakdown the food. It can enhance the absorption of nutrients from the food and help in easy digestion. So it can help in proper digestion and reduce the risk of indigestion and heartburn or acidity. 

Lassi is rich in good bacteria and this property can help in removing the bad bacteria from the gut. So removing the bad bacteria from the gut can lower the risk of bloating in the stomach.

MAIN THING: Lassi contain gut friendly bacteria which are beneficial to the digestive system and also help in reducing the cholesterol level because it is rich with probiotics.

Lassi is rich in Vitamin D and Lactic Acid. These both help in enhancing the power of the immune system. It can prepare the body to fight against infections. 

Vitamin D can regulate the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. So indirectly vitamin D can help in the formation of bone and teeth as well as reducing the risk of infection in bone and teeth. 

Lassi contains antioxidants that help to neutralize oxidative stress and free radicals in the body. Because of free radicals in the body can increase oxidative stress which can produce many diseases. So antioxidants can reduce the risk of diseases such as liver diseases, heart diseases, etc.

MAIN THING: Regular intake of lassi can help to boost immunity and reduce risk of liver and heart diseases.

Lassi has a high quantity of AHA or lactic acid. Drinking lassi will improve skin texture and make look more youthful. The lactic acid in lassi removes freckles and blemishes from the skin. 

   

Lassi has many antioxidants and lactic acid. Antioxidants and lactic acid can stimulate blood circulation and provide blood to the cells of the skin. It removes free radicals and decreases the sign of aging such as wrinkles, scars, blemishes, etc. 

MAIN THING: Lassi used as a natural face wash. Drinking of lassi can give moisturizer to the skin. It can also treat dry skin and dark circles

Lassi has some minerals which are necessary for bone construction such as calcium and phosphorus. Manganese can stimulate the many enzymes which are necessary for bone build-up and calcium and phosphorus is the main ingredient of bone. So minerals present in lassi can help in constructing the bones. 

MAIN THING: Lassi can help in reduces bone problems as well as dental problems because calcium and phosphorus are also necessary for the formation of teeth. 

Lassi is good diet food for people who want to lose weight loss. It is a popular drink for weight management.

Lassi also has probiotics which can help in removing cholesterol from the body so it can help in reducing the belly fat, which covers the wall of the stomach from inside.

MAIN THING: Lassi is helped in the reduction of weight because it has all the nutrients and it is low in calories and also lower the fat and help control the weight.

Potassium present in lassi can help in maintaining normal blood pressure. Sodium and potassium are the main minerals that maintain normal blood pressure in the body.

Lassi also has riboflavin with potassium. These both help in removing toxins from the body which can help in improving the immune system. So by improving the health of the immune system, it can control hypertension.

MAIN THING: Lassi is good for the person who has to suffer from hypertension because lassi has a low amount of sodium and a rich amount of potassium and potassium can help in reducing the blood pressure.

Lassi has probiotic effect. These probiotics can help in producing good bacteria in the gut by removing the bad bacteria. So it can provide good absorption of food from the intestine. Good digestion can provide good nutrition to the body. So it can help in overall health. 

Lassi is also rich in proteins. Good digestion can also provide good utilization of proteins. This protein is necessary for the building of muscles. So lassi is also acted as a bodybuilder. Lassi can also provide energy because of sugar is present in lassi.

MAIN THING: Lassi contain probiotics, protein and sugar in balance which can avail good health.

Allergies: Some people have an allergy to the curd or lassi. It causes constipation. So do not consume under the guidance of a medical practitioner. 

Joint pain: Some people are suffering from arthritis. In this situation, curd or lassi can increase the pain of joints. To avoid the overconsumption of curd by an arthritic person. 

Fresh lassi can be available in the market. Choose a lassi which is tasty and without adulteration. 

At home, fresh lassi can be stored in the freezer.