Ayurveda has described various probiotic effects of buttermilk. It is also used in the treatment of IBS and other digestive disorders. Buttermilk should be taken after meals. Various methods are described for making buttermilk according to different digestive problems. Buttermilk after meals helps in proper digestion of food. read more
According to Ayurvedic understanding Takra (yoghurt) is a great probiotic. It is not a food, but an adjunct to food. The continuous use of antibiotics, oxidative stress disturb the balance of useful bacteria in the intestines increasing the growth of harmful bacteria and yeasts in the intestines, thus giving rise to the IBS, colitis like intestinal diseases. read more
The ideal ayurvedic lunch includes two or three kinds of vegetables, one of which should be a leafy green; a lentil or bean dish or a paneer dish; a whole grain; a chutney or relish; a small helping of a warm salad or soup; and lassi, a beverage made by blending together fresh yogurt and water. read more