The surprising fact behind the Dahi-Shakkar ritual!
Eating a spoonful of Dahi Chini right before stepping out is an age-old Indian tradition. There’s no denying that the elders of the house always emphasize on doing that, but do you know what is the actual reason behind this sweet tradition? Here’s all you need to know about eating Dahi Shakkar before leaving the house.
All about the Dahi Chini ritual!
Eating dahi with gur or chini is an age-old ritual, it is believed to be auspicious to eat this sweet mixture right before leaving the house. It is believed that eating just a spoonful of Dahi Chini can bring good luck and prosperity. However, there are many scientific reasons that back this ritual.
Is Dahi Chini a good combination for health
Packed with the goodness of healthy probiotic bacteria, milk protein, calcium, vitamin B-2, vitamin B-12, potassium, curd is excellent for improving digestion, boosts metabolism, good for gut health and keeps the body temperature in control during summers. Combining curd with sugar provides ample energy to the body as it is loaded with glucose. Here’s what Ayurveda has to say about this tradition.
What Ayurveda says about it!
According to the books of Ayurveda, dahi is known as 'Kapha-vardhak' due to its nature. Curd has a calming effect on the body. Mixing it with shakkar/sugar helps in keeping the body cool and calm during the summers. On the other hand, mixing glucose-rich sugar gives an instant boost of energy. This blend also helps in reducing the stress in the body and removes fatigue, consuming it together improves memory and concentration.
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