2. THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF YOGURT
Yogurt is a dairy product produced by fermentation of
milk. It contains many good qualities of milk and has
proven therapeutic powers. It is a rich source of calcium
and contains healthy nutrients. Yogurt with live active
cultures (called ‘good bacteria’ in common parlance and
labeled as ‘Probiotic yogurt’) is found to improve
digestion and boost immunity. Health-conscious people
eat it daily to remain fit.
Yogurt may be called wonder food as it contains
nutrients like riboflavin, B vitamins, folic acid, lactic acid,
potassium, phosphorous, iodine and zinc. Make yogurt
an essential part of your diet if you haven’t already,
because it provides health benefits that not all people
are aware of.
3. 1. MAKES BONES STRONG
Yogurt is a good source of
vitamin D and calcium, which
help in making bones strong.
If taken adequately in early
age, it helps in building bones.
For adults, it helps in
maintaining bone density,
which reduces with age. It
helps to prevent osteoporosis.
4. 2. KEEPS THE GUT HEALTHY
The bacteria found in
yogurt protect the gut in
multiple ways: curing
constipation, diarrhea,
inflammatory bowel disease
or syndrome, pylori infection
and even lactose intolerance.
5. 3. PROVIDES NECESSARY PROTEIN
Protein is essential for our
body as it gives us energy
and helps in building muscle
and other structures. It
provides the body with the
essential amino acids for
this purpose. Thus, yogurt is
a good alternative to meat
rich diet as it is high in
protein and fulfils the need
of the body.
6. 4. KEEPS YOUR STOMACH FULLER
Yogurt increases satiety
because of its high protein
content. Thus, you can go
longer without needing to
eat food. Thus, this way
diet control is also possible
because you don’t feel the
urge to eat more frequently.
7. 5. HELPS IN MAINTAINING WHITENESS OF YOUR
TEETH
Drinking a lot many cups
of coffee and tea does
terrible things to your
teeth. The lactic acid
present in yogurt helps in
protecting gums and teeth
and has no harmful effect
on enamel.
8. 6. REDUCES SYMPTOMS OF ALLERGY
Probiotics (good bacteria)
help in reducing the
body’s reactions to pollen
and other allergens.
9. 7. BOOSTS IMMUNITY
It has been found that
regular intake of yogurt
helps in boosting
immunity of a person. It
makes the infection
fighting cells active and
stronger. Thus, yogurt
may help prevent common
cold.
10. 8. GIVES INSTANT ENERGY
It contains carbohydrates
which help in replenishing
the energy lost. Also, it
gives the body back
electrolytes lost due to
sweat. Thus, yogurt is good
for a pre- and post-workout
snack. It also contains B
vitamins, which gives
instant energy to the body.
11. 9. FIGHT DIABETES
Studies have found that
people who take yogurt
regularly as part of their
diet are less prone to type
2 diabetes.
12. 10. MAY REDUCE RISK OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
Studies have found that
Intake of yogurt helps in
maintaining a normal blood
pressure. Thus, everybody
should make yogurt
an essential part of their
diet.