Curd vs Buttermilk: What's Best for Summer Gut Health? Experts Weigh In

• Curd is nutrient-rich, providing calcium, protein, and vitamins, but is considered hot in nature and heavy to digest, potentially causing acidity or bloating.
• Buttermilk, known as 'Takra' in Ayurveda, is cool, light to digest, and helps lower body temperature and maintain hydration.
• Experts recommend buttermilk over curd for summer due to its cooling properties and ease of digestion, especially after lunch.
• Buttermilk helps combat indigestion, gas, and acidity, and replenishes electrolytes lost through sweat.
• For those who prefer curd, it's best consumed with lunch; avoid at night to prevent increased Kapha.