Yogurt is one of the most important ingredients in many Indian dishes. It adds a zing and flavor to the food but quite often in India it is consumed with rice, vegetables, or in the form of lassi/chaas (buttermilk). Apart from using it to cook yogurt is used to enhance skin and hair. A mixture of honey and yogurt can be applied as a face mask. It has various nutrients, which makes it a must in your diet.

 

But, today we are going to share how yogurt mixed with honey gives you better nutritional benefits. Honey and yogurt are filled with nutrients and when they are combined to make delicious snacks it gives a number of health benefits.

 

It’s preferable to buy yogurt, which has no sugar added to it. Often yogurt found in the stores has high amounts of added sugar in it.

 

 

Benefits of Yogurt:

 

 

 

Studies have revealed that plain yogurt is a great source of calcium and protein. But it’s also true that it has live bacterial content. The live microorganisms are known as probiotics. These live organisms help to enhance your immune system, improves your digestive system, and protects you against infection from harmful bacteria.

 

 

What does one cup of plain low-fat yogurt consist of? It has around 415 milligrams of calcium.

 

 

When you have a healthy calcium intake, it helps to decrease the risk of osteoporosis – where your bones become weak and it is typical among older adults. Calcium plays a role in blood clotting and helps the nerves to receive and send signals. It helps in flexing and relaxing your muscles and keeping your heartbeat regular and in order.

 

Benefits of honey:

 

 

We all know that honey is produced by bees and it is a valuable sweetener since it has many health benefits. Honey was used as a sweetener long before sugar made from sugarcane was widely available.

 

Raw honey is harvested from beehives while processed honey is treated by heating or filtering in some way. Honey that you find in stores is often treated by heating it to remove impurities and to extend the shelf life.

 

It is believed that honey is made of 17 percent of water, 38 percent of fructose, and 31 percent of glucose. Along with this, it contains minerals, antioxidants, and vitamins.

 

Minerals found in honey are zinc, potassium, iron, and calcium, while vitamins in honey have niacin, riboflavin, and ascorbic acid. But these are in small amounts.

 

Benefits of mixing yogurt and honey:

 

 

• Yogurt and honey are both an excellent source of carbohydrates and proteins:

Yogurt is full of protein and honey with a high content of glucose- a form of carbohydrate. People who maintain an extensive work out schedule need both of these to keep them going. It’s necessary for muscle recovery and endurance.

 

When you eat yogurt and honey together, the carbohydrates in the honey and proteins in the yogurt supplies you with the necessary energy while you exercise. You will develop a faster healing process and recover the natural way especially if you do intense workouts.

 

 

• Sources of probiotics:

 

 

Both honey and yogurt are full of probiotics; they are live bacteria and yeasts aiding our digestion and keeping the gut healthy.

 

It’s called good bacteria. Yogurt has probiotic lactobacillus, and it helps you to get relief from upset stomach and diarrhea.

 

Honey contains probiotic bacteria and that is endemic among honey bees. Research reveals that bacteria called Lactobacillus Kunkeei is also present in bee pollen and royal jelly in the hive.

 

 

 

 

 

• Good for your skin:

 

One of the most important and popular benefits of mixing honey and yogurt is that it helps you to achieve healthy skin. When you combine them, the mixture provides exfoliating qualities that keep your skin glowing.

 

 

If you are the kind who are a lot into do-it-yourself, organic skin regimen then yogurt is not just an ingredient to be added to your food to make it tasty or for eating- it serves as a moisturizer and useful for skin repair.

 

You can simply apply plain yogurt on your face especially after spending too much time in the sun. It helps to keep the wrinkles at bay and it is great to get rid of dead skin cells. Adding honey acts as an exfoliator.

 

 

• Acne treatment:

 

 

The combination of honey and yogurt is not just a great skin exfoliator. It is great to fight acne. Yogurt has zinc and minerals that help in fighting acne. When people have a problem applying zinc topically especially with supplements it’s a good idea to apply yogurt.

 

 

Honey has antibacterial and antiseptic properties. It helps in killing germs and anti-inflammatory properties, which lessens the annoying redness and the pain too due to acne.

 

When you mix yogurt and honey it’s the simplest facial pack. You need just two tablespoons of plain yogurt and a teaspoon of raw honey. Clean your face and dry it. Apply the mixture on your face and leave it for 10 minutes, rinse it with warm water, and pat dry with a towel.

 

If you are having an acne issue, we strongly recommend that you try this first before you choose any strong facial soaps with chemicals. More than often natural remedies are the best as they don’t harm your skin.

 

Honey and yogurt are a great combination since they provide great health benefits. So, the amazing nutrients in both yogurt and honey are ideal to be included in your diet.

 

 

Visit Navmi website www.navmi.co.in to buy pure and natural honey as our focus since inception has always been serving customers with natural foods of the best quality. All our products like coconut oil, flaxseed oil, ghee, A2 milk, different types of natural honey, jaggery, turmeric, etc are chemical-free. Unprocessed foods contain higher amounts of antioxidants, they reduce the risk of heart disease, cancers, and other health issues.

 

Visit our site (Nirlesh Foods Private Limited or Navmi) www.navmi.co.in to know more about nutritionally pure and unprocessed food. Make a conscious and healthy choice of foods.

 

 

 

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