Nutritional
and health benefits of Dahi.
1)
Dahi has an added benefit of having live bacteria which are excellent for overall health.
2)
The live bacteria in dahi helps prevent the
growth of illness-causing bacteria in the intestine and protect us from stomach infections .
3)
It also prevents ulcers and protects from
stomach cancers.
4)
These bacteria also promote the growth of good
bacteria which improve digestion and metabolism. They also help in the
absorption of other nutrients from food.
5) Milk cannot be
consumed by lactose intolerant people, but dahi is easily digested due to the
live bacteria.
6)
Just like milk, dahi is a great source of
protein, especially for vegetarians.
7)
Dahi has very high levels of calcium which
helps to prevent bone degeneration, thereby, preventing osteoporosis.
8)
The calcium in dahi also helps to strengthen
the bones and teeth. The lactobacillus bacteria reduce the risk of cavities and
improve gum health.
9)
Calcium
helps in fat breakdown. Dahi also gives a fuller filling for a longer time,
thereby, helping reduce weight.
10) Dahi has
Vitamin B12 which is generally found in non-veg foods, hence it a great food
for vegetarians to improve blood formation and nerve functioning.
