The Yummy Curd Rice





 Who doesn’t love curd? Be it with a yummy, steaming paratha or as chaas, curd is often quite a staple in most Indian households. But did you know this versatile dish has a number of health benefits too? Yes, here’s how curd helps you stay healthy.

Rich Source of Protein
Curd is good source of protein. It is also a good antioxidant and has high contents of calcium.


Stomach Pain
Rice is good source of magnesium and potassium, which helps to reduce stomach pain and cramps. According to experts, curd rice is also beneficial for premenstrual crams as well.


Helps Digestion
The reason it is often consumed at the end of the meal because it helps to digest the food

Improves Immunity
The probiotics in the curd helps to improve the immunity and makes the body capable of  fighting diseases. 


Mood Enhancer
Curd has a unique amino acid called tryptophan, which is essential for the human body. The interesting fact is that the acid is not synthesized by the body.It can only be obtained from the food we consume. This acid is responsible for the synthesis of crucial chemical compounds for the human body.Serotonin is one such vital compound in the brain that regulates mood,appetite and sleep. It also aids the learning and memory. Curd rice which is rich in carbohydrates along with tryptophan can increase the brain activity as it generates serotonin.

So the next time when you are caught napping after a hearty curd rice, just tell  your waker-upper that your mind is synthesizing  compounds they cant comprehend.  



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