When it comes to dairy products, curd is considered the most advanced. Yogurt contains all the basic nutrients of milk as well as ‘good bacteria’, which makes it even more beneficial for health. It is a probiotic food that helps in smooth digestion process by improving your digestive system (gut health). Be it summer or winter, consumption of curd is beneficial in every season. It works to strengthen your bones and muscles.

Apart from adding curd to the daily diet, it is used in making a variety of dishes like raita, fruit bowl, shrikhand, bhapa, curd vada and mishti doi. Apart from this, it is also used to improve the texture and taste of gravy. But curd is not only limited to food, it is also a wonderful ingredient for skin, hair and household chores.

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Yogurt is very beneficial for your hair. If you mix it with egg, it makes the hair smooth and shiny and also reduces the problem of dandruff. It breathes new life into lifeless hair. If your hair is very tangled or frizzy, apply a curd and egg mixture. To get rid of dandruff, mixing yogurt with lemon juice and applying it on the scalp gives good results in just one or two times.

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Yogurt works as an excellent cleanser for the skin. It deeply nourishes the skin. Mixing a pinch of turmeric and a little besan in curd and applying it two to three times a week brings glow to the skin, brightens the complexion and reduces the problem of pimples.

Relief in joint pain
Yogurt is very beneficial for people who suffer from joint pain. Apart from being a great source of calcium, it is also rich in protein and vitamin-D. Such people should mix a pinch of lime (food) in curd and consume it. However, if you have a serious medical problem, consult a doctor first.
If the curd turns sour, it can be used for cleaning the house instead of throwing it away. Sour curd is very effective for cleaning brass and copper utensils. Apply curd on the utensils and leave it for some time and clean it after drying. This will make the blackened pots shine like new. Apart from this, sour curd can also be used for cleaning the kitchen top, steel taps and sink.