Yogurt—A Super Food!

Yogurt’s a health bonanza!

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Yogurt—A Super FoodYogurt is a great source of calcium, protein, B-complex vitamins and riboflavin. These nutrients help red blood cell production and maintain energy. Many lactose-intolerant people can enjoy yogurt, because the lactose is converted to lactic acid during the fermentation process—and lactose is the problem. The good bacteria present in yogurt keep the harmful ones away, reduce inflation and promote a healthy digestive tract.Check the label to be sure your yogurt has live active cultures.

 

Yogurt also helps lower cholesterol and the cultures help reduce yeast infections. New research suggests that yogurt can also help burn fat, so low-fat yogurt is a great food to add to your healthy diet!

 

Besides enjoying it by itself, use it in place of sour cream or mayo in uncooked dishes, like tuna salad. Swap it for the milk in cereal or fruit smoothies; combine yogurt with dark berries for a double dose of healthy nutrients!

 

One container (6 ounces) of Goldenbrook Farms Light, Fruit-Flavored Yogurt has 80 calories.

 

Published 06/29/07

 

 
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