It may sound fattening, but buttermilk is actually low in fat and high in protein and calcium. Unlike skim milk, which is thin and watery, buttermilk is thick and creamy. It even contains probiotics, beneficial bacteria that help keep your digestive system healthy. (They also predigest some of the milk sugars, making buttermilk naturally lower in lactose.)

Have some buttermilk left over from a recipe? Some people enjoy drinking buttermilk straight, but if that’s not your cup of tea, it has plenty of uses in the kitchen.

• Use it instead of milk in muffins, biscuits, coffee cakes, or pancake batters for tangy flavor and extra tender results.

• Combine with fresh or frozen fruit for a delicious, healthy smoothie.

• Blend buttermilk with herbs and a little sour cream or mayonnaise for a terrific creamy salad dressing that’s low in fat and calories.

• Use as a tenderizing marinade for  beef or pork.

Try these delicious buttermilk recipes:

• Crispy Buttermilk Oven-Fried Chicken

• Buttermilk Pie

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Categories: Real Healthy | Tags: Buttermilk Biscuits, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Buttermilk Pancakes, Buttermilk Salad Dressing, low-calorie
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