Riding the Ayran wave: newfound love for Turkey's healthy beverage

Ayran, a popular Turkish blend, is readily available in restaurants and grocery stores and can easily be made at home. With its slightly sour and sometimes salty taste, it is typically served cold with a bubbly surface. Ayran is a refreshing beverage during the hottest days, but it's also appealing during cooler periods. Furthermore, it makes an excellent accompaniment to kebabs and other rich, fatty dishes.

Locals from the country where Ayran originates regard it as one of the world's healthiest beverages. Besides its tasty profile, Ayran offers numerous health benefits due to its valuable ingredients such as vitamins A, D, and B-group vitamins, sodium, calcium, and proteins. It also contains beneficial live bacterial cultures. Consumption of Ayran effectively quenches thirst, replenishes electrolyte levels, and heightens the body's resistance to viral and bacterial infections.

As a low-calorie option, Ayran is recommended for individuals looking to lose excess weight. It positively influences the digestive system by promoting a healthy gut microbiome, stimulating digestive movement, preventing diarrhea, and enhancing digestion.

Ayran also aids in reducing high blood pressure levels and high concentrations of bad LDL cholesterol in the blood, which can increase the risk of atherosclerosis, heart attacks, and strokes. Additionally, Ayran fortifies the brain and heart and promotes bone health, thereby offering protection against osteoporosis.

Ayran – Ingredients:

• 13.5 ounces of Greek yogurt
• 16.9 fluid ounces of mineral water (2 cups)

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Instructions for Ayran Preparation:

Blend all the ingredients specified in the recipe until a froth forms. For optimal taste and health benefits, Ayran is best consumed immediately after preparation. Consider enhancing its flavor by adding mint leaves, lime zest, or juice. Some individuals may also add salt according to preference.