Yogurts for Your Health :)

When I was little, I hated yogurt. Its thick, custard-y nasty strawberry-banana-smelling existence was only justified when disguised in a smoothie. However, in the land of unhealthy foods that is the college servery, sometimes yogurt was the only healthy choice to be had and I finally learned to eat it (it helped to discover awesome flavors like peach and vanilla that smelled far different from the yogurts my dad favored).

While yogurt is generally a good low-fat, calcium-rich food item, many of them are often packed with more sugar than soda or fake sugar sweeteners that are questionable to your health.

 

The health benefits of yogurt have been cited for centuries, but many people still don’t realize just how valuable yogurt can be to living a healthy lifestyle.

 

The most outstanding benefit of yogurt comes right from the unique way yogurt is made. Yogurt is simply milk or cream that is cultured with active live cultures. These cultures are the key to many of yogurt’s health benefits. Active live cultures are basically good bacteria that are necessary for the body to function at its best. These good bacteria prevent the growth of harmful bacteria that cause bacterial infections and diseases.

Since yogurt is made from dairy products, it is very high in calcium, which is highly beneficial for bone and teeth health. Calcium is especially important for those seeking to prevent bone density loss and osteoporosis. Healthy levels of calcium can also encourage the body to maintain and lose weight.
 

Yogurt is also a good source of protein, which helps give the body energy to keep you going throughout the day. Protein is an essential building block for many systems in the body, including your muscles. Protein is also good for curbing your appetite and helping you feel full for a longer period of time.

Yogurt can be incorporated into your diet in a variety of ways. By adding fruit, berries, granola, nuts, or chocolate candies to your yogurt, you can turn it into a delicious replacement for your usual dessert. You can also substitute yogurt for milk in many recipes for foods like pancakes, waffles, and even pumpkin pie.

 

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