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Why we should eat yogurt every day

According to Statistics Indonesia (BPS), Indonesians consume just 16.23 liters of milk annually per capita, much lower than in many countries.

Veeramalla Anjaiah (The Jakarta Post)

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Sat, July 11, 2020 Published on Jul. 11, 2020 Published on 2020-07-11T21:06:37+07:00

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Healthy delicacy: A woman eats yogurt, a healthy food rich in vitamins, calcium, proteins and nutrients and which helps prevent many diseases.

Have you ever heard about people eating rice mixed with yogurt?

“Many Indians eat yogurt mixed with rice. I saw it with my own eyes when I visited India three years ago. They normally eat it during lunch and dinner, mostly at the end of their meal,” Suhartini, a housewife from West Jakarta, told The Jakarta Post on Thursday.

Is it strange to eat yogurt with rice? We normally mix yogurt with fruits, salads sauces and juices, not with rice.

“It is normal for Indians. If we go to an Indian restaurant, you will find a dish called curry rice on the menu,” Suhartini, who likes Indian food, said.

Why is yogurt commonly found in Indian cuisine?

The answer to this question is very simple. Yogurt is delicious and contains protein, calcium, vitamins and fat. It is easy to make at home. It has so many health benefits.

“I eat yogurt every day during my meals. Yogurt digests food nicely and helps me to have a nice sleep,” Kadari Somaiah, a resident of Nalgonda in Telengana, India, told the Post through telephone.