Sharad Purnima 2024: Surprising Health Benefits Of Eating Kheer On This Day

By Bharati Kumari
16 Oct 2024, 16:00 IST

Sharad Purnima is one of the important Indian festivals, kheer(rice pudding) is kept in the moonlight this day. It is believed that eating this kheer can have many health benefits. Tap to read!

RICH IN CALCIUM

It’s believed that exposure to moonlight enhances the kheer’s nutritional benefits, making it more effective for bone health.

BOOSTS DIGESTION

Rice and milk kheer are easy to digest, and moonlight helps to activate the natural enzymes that aid digestion. Eating moonlit kheer after fasting aids digestive balance.

PROMOTES BETTER SLEEP

Consuming kheer kept in moonlight boosts the cooling properties, which help calm the nervous system and promote restful sleep.

ENHANCES IMMUNITY

The nutrients in kheer, when kept under the cooling rays of the moon, are believed to boost immunity.

REDUCES HEAT IN THE BODY

Kheer made of moonlight, has a cool effect and the cool and hot aspects of the kheer balance out the body temperature.

AID FOR SKIN HEALTH

The combination of milk’s nutrients and moonlight exposure is believed to enhance skin health.

RICH IN ANTIOXIDANTS

Not only is kheer delicious, but when made with ingredients such as cardamom and saffron, it is very high in antioxidants. Eating kheer this day can reduce stress.

AYURVEDA

As per Ayurveda, moonlight rays have healing properities and it can make kheer healthy by activating milk's nutrition.

Conclusion

This Sharad Purnima, embrace wellness with a bowl of moonlit kheer. Consult a healthcare professional for personalised advice.