News India Live, Digital Desk: Hearing this from our mother or grandmother, we also silently stay away from curd. But friends, wait! Do you know that both Ayurveda and science believe that if eaten properly, curd is no less than a superfood in winter? In winter, we eat heavy food with lots of ghee and oil (like potato-cabbage parathas, carrot halwa). In such a situation, curd is very important to prevent digestion. Let us understand today in simple language why you should eat curd in winter and what is the ‘smart’ way to do it. 1. Digestion Booster: Our physical activity reduces in winter. Lying under a quilt causes difficulty in digesting food and leads to constipation or gas problems. Curd contains probiotics i.e. ‘good bacteria’. These bacteria keep your stomach happy and help you digest whatever heavy food you eat. So, if you want to keep your stomach light, then take some curd in the afternoon.2. ‘Medicine’ for Immunity (Immunity Hack) It may seem strange to hear that curd with “cold effect” protects you from getting sick, but it is true. Curd contains Vitamin C, Magnesium and Zinc. These elements increase the immunity of your body to fight diseases. If you eat a small amount of curd every day, you will not catch viral infections in winter. 3. Necessary for bones (Strong Bones) There is less sunlight in winter, due to which Vitamin D starts decreasing in the body and calcium is also not available properly. Its result? Joint pain! Curd is a treasure trove of calcium. Eating curd in winter gives your bones the strength which they need most in the cold.4. ‘Natural Moisturizer’ for skin: As soon as winter arrives, the skin becomes dry and lifeless, isn’t it? It is better to cool the stomach than applying expensive cream. The vitamins and fat present in curd moisturize your skin from within. Those who eat curd regularly have a different ‘glow’ on their faces even in winter. The ‘right way’ to eat curd in winter (don’t make this mistake) Friends, you have known the benefits, but it does not mean that you should take cold curd out of the fridge at night and eat it. There are some golden rules for eating curd in winter, only then it will be beneficial: Temperature: Never eat ‘chilled’ curd (refrigerator cold). Let it come to room temperature before eating or freeze it fresh. Right time: Do not forget to eat curd in dinner. According to Ayurveda, eating curd at night produces mucus. The best time to eat curd is in the afternoon. Tadka or Masala: Instead of plain curd in winter, add some roasted cumin, black pepper and black salt to it. Desi Tip: If you like sweet curd, then add jaggery instead of sugar. Jaggery has a warming effect, which will prevent cold and cough and will also purify the blood. So friends, don’t be afraid! This winter, do not break your friendship with curd, but keep it a part of your diet, just keep the method correct. Health and taste will remain intact!