Yogurt is a healthy nutritious dairy food. It contains Vitamin A,B,C, Calcium, Potassium, iron, Sodium and Protein.
Its rich calcium content supports strong bones, reduces the risk for bone fractures and osteoporosis, as well as appears to lower the risk for colon cancer. One cup of plain yogurt supplies 300-400 milligrams of calcium and a good source of potassium. Yogurt also contains added ‘healthy’ bacteria, referred to as probiotics. Preliminary research indicates that consuming these ‘healthy’ acidophilus and lactobacillus bacteria may help relieve diarrhea, inhibit certain enzymes that promote cancer growth in the colon, help prevent certain allergies and help increase resistance to immune-related diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease. Probiotics also promote the re-growth of healthy gut bacteria after prolonged use of antibiotics.
Choose plain yogurt more often and sweeten with fresh or dried fruit. Enjoy low fat yogurt as a snack; paired with dried, fresh or frozen fruit, cereal, or nuts; drizzled over rice dishes and fruit salads; in salad dressings, dips and marinades; or blended in smoothies. Substitute yogurt for higher fat ingredients such as sour cream, mayonnaise and whipping cream in recipes.
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