Nourish Your Gut Health With Takra
What is Takra?
Takra, an Ayurvedic buttermilk, serves as a natural probiotic drink that purifies and lubricates the gastrointestinal lining. It facilitates the digestive system's ability to break down consumed food more efficiently and enhances the metabolic process.
Benefits of Takra:
Takra is beneficial for all body-mind types, particularly those experiencing GI disorders. Although it is cool to the touch, upon consumption, takra acts as a warming agent that helps regulate the gastrointestinal system and promotes a consistent downward movement of food, thereby improving metabolism and nutrient absorption in the body's specific organs. Furthermore, the sweet post-digestive effects of takra facilitate elimination. The calcium present in takra helps reduce inflammation and soothes excess internal heat. Its natural cooling properties make takra an excellent electrolyte drink during summer months.
Refer to the instructional video above for preparing your own takra at home. It is simple to make in just under 5 minutes. Straining and removing the fat content in the preparation of takra results in an easily digestible probiotic that promotes gut health. This method offers a more cost-effective, sugar-free, and fresher alternative to store-bought probiotics.
What You Will Need:
1/2 C whole milk yogurt, non-homogenized
2 C cool, filtered water
Blender and strainer
Optional: cilantro or mint leaves
Instructions:
Add yogurt and water into the blender and pulsate on low-medium speed for around 30 seconds.
Using a fine strainer, remove the fat from the liquid.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for another few rounds until most of the liquid is left.
Add mint leaves or cilantro into the blender and pulsate until it reaches the consistency that you prefer.
Pour 1/2 - 1 cup of takra into a cup and drink at room temperature 10-15 minutes before a meal. You can also drink this as a post-digestive aid.
Store the remainder of the takra at room temperature in an insulated thermos. Consume the rest on the same day. Enjoy the nourishing benefits of takra.
