1. A Rich Source of Nutrients
If you're of a certain age, you probably remember the yogurt commercial featuring elderly people from some icy cold Russian town who lived long, healthy lives--partly due to the amount of yogurt they consumed. There's a grain of truth to that commercial. Yogurt has several health benefits besides the obvious ones like calcium and protein, Sure, it's great for teeth and bones like all dairy products, but since yogurt also includes active cultures, that's only the tip of the nutritional iceberg. Plus it tastes great!
2. Even Good for the Lactose Intolerant
If you're lactose intolerant and can't drink milk, you can eat yogurt to stock up on needed calcium. The live cultures in yogurt produce lactase enzymes in the body and breaks up lactose. Eat yogurt to replace the whole dairy products your body can't handle and combat toxins.
3. Boost the Immune System
The active cultures in yogurt strengthen the immune system. They help the body by making healthy bacteria like lactobacteria, which keeps the colon clean. The probiotics, or "good bacteria" in yogurt guards against gastrointestinal problems like constipation and diarrhea. Eating yogurt prevents yeast and other vaginal infections and helps you to absorb B vitamins.
4. Lower Your Blood Pressure With Yogurt
Yogurt, along with other dairy products, reduces the risk of high blood pressure if consumed daily. Eating two or three servings of low-fat yogurt a day can lower your blood pressure and prevent heart disease when used in conjunction with exercise and other healthy lifestyle choices.
5. Get Optimum Benefits With Active, Fat Free Yogurts
To get the greatest benefit from yogurt, choose fat-free brand made with an artificial sweetener. Unsweetened yogurt without all the "bells and whistles" like sugar and fancy chocolate vanilla or fancy fruit flavors are available in any large supermarket chain or smaller, health-oriented chains. Even a sugary yogurt with no live cultures provides more health benefits than plain milk, but check the cartons at your local store for calories, fruit and fat content to reap the rewards of this bountiful snack. Use yogurt in place of mayonnaise and salad dressing to make meals and side dishes healthier, or buy frozen yogurt instead of milk shakes when indulging in a cold snack.
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