There is a reason why our grandparents used to take a glass of chaas post each meal or some, even with. Being naturally probiotic in nature, buttermilk helps in improving digestion and prevent gas from building up in stomach. It in turn soothes the stomach, normalises bowel movement and eliminates toxins from the body. A pinch of roasted cumin powder, little rock salt, can pacify the gut further. It is light, comforting, and a wonderful way to finish off a heavy lunch. As per the research in International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy, while mentioning the gut health benefits of buttermilk, it is to be noted that they also exmained its efficacy for patients with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and it was found that, in IBS patients it helped IBS patients with their symptoms, especially with regard to lowering bloating, stomach pain and irregular bowel movements.