Click here to view Kesar Pista Lassi recipe. Here's a great recipe that uses pistachio nuts to make a cool and soothing lassi. This lassi combines the goodness of dry fruit and curds making at ideal breakfast drink.

Is Kesar Pista Lassi healthy?

No, not healthy. Made from curds, milk, saffron and sugar.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

Milk and Low Fat Milk : 1 cup of milk provides 70% of the Recommended Daily Allowance of Calcium. Milk promotes strong bones. Milk low in carbs and therefore does not raise blood glucose levels. One cup of Milk gives 10 grams of carbs. Low fat milk has lower fat and the same benefits of milk. 

Curd + Low fat Curds :  Curds help in digestion as it has very good bacteria. Probiotics in curds acts as a mild laxative but, in case of diarrhoea and dysentery, it is a boon, if curd is used with rice.They help in weight reduction, good for your heart and build immunity. The only difference between curds and low fat curds is the fat level. Read the benefits of curds to include in your daily diet. 

What's the problem?

Sugar : Sugar is also called white poison. It is a simple carbohydrate with zero nutritional value. On intake, sugar will cause inflammation of the body which will last for many hours. It will spike your blood sugar level and shut down the fat burning process. To live a healthy life, try and cut sugar which from your diet. It requires a slow and deliberate attempt to do it. Find hidden sugar in packaged foods and drinks and stop having those products. Did you know that a can of your favourite soft drink is estimated to have 1/2 cup of sugar. 

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Kesar Pista Lassi  ?

No. There is too much sugar used in the recipe which will shoot up your blood sugar levels and shut down the fat burning in to your body.

Can healthy individuals have Kesar Pista Lassi  ?

No. Too much sugar.

What is a healthier option to Kesar Pista Lassi?

We suggest you have a glass of masala chaas or tulsi tea. 

Kesar Pista Lassi is high in

1. Calcium : Calcium  is a mineral that makes bones stay strong. Required from kids to adults.

2. Phosphorous : Phosphorous works closely with calcium to build bones. 

Note : a recipe is deemed high in a Vitamin or mineral if it meets 20% and above the recommended daily allowance based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

How to burn 246 calories that come from one glass of Kesar Pista Lassi?

Walking (6 kmph) = 1 hr 14 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 25 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 33 mins       

Swimming (2 kmph) = 42 mins

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.