Senior folks in the family usually advise against eating curd at night. warning against risks such as catching a cold or indigestion. Nutritionists and some studies, on the contrary, indicate curd consumption in the night offers benefits such as better digestion, improved sleep, and effective weight management when eaten in moderation and mindfully.
Here are the potential benefits of eating curd at night and the right way of consuming curd:
Offers Essential Nutrition: Curd consumption provides necessary nutrition like calcium, probiotics for gut health, and protein. Probiotics offer healthy microbiomes, important for effective digestion and better immune system.
Improves Digestion: There have been widespread myths that curd may trigger indigestion when consumed at night. The presence of probiotics in curd, in fact, helps balance gut bacteria and promotes digestion even when metabolism reduces during sleep time. It can bring down acidity, discomfort caused from a heavy meal, and bloating.
Better Sleep: The presence of tryptophan in curd helps in regulating your sleep. It is an amino acid that augments production of serotonin and melatonin hormones required for improved sleep. Recent research highlights that fermented dairy products helps in enhancing sleep quality by improving melatonin production.
Prevent late-night cravings: As curd is rich in protein with low calories count, it can effectively prevent late-night cravings and restrict unhealthy eating. It has emerged an ideal option for those trying to control weight.
Enhances Immunity: During sleep, immune system in human body starts to restore and presence of probiotics in curd can effectively support the procedure by maintaining sound gut health. A powerful gut microbiome has been associated with improved immune system. According to a study published in National Library of Medicine, curd helps in enhancing your immunity.
Best Way To Eat Curd At Night?
According to Nityanandam Shree, founder of Anandam Ayurved, "It will be ideal to add equal quantity of water to curd and blend. You may fry some leaves of curry patta in ghee and add it to the curd. It is recommended to add a pinch of rock salt. It is advised that people suffering from asthma, liver issues, and cold must always avoid consumption of curd at night.”
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Disclaimer: This content is for general informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health or treatment options.