Health Benefits of Yogurt





Cow milk is one of the most common sources to prepare Yogurt. However, it can also be created using water buffalo, goats, ewes, mares, camels, and yaks. Yogurt (also spelled yoghurt), is one of the most popular fermented dairy products in the world, made by adding live bacteria to milk. Eaters will get a dose of animal protein (about 9 grams per 6-ounce serving), plus several other nutrients of dairy foods, like calcium, vitamin B-2, vitamin B-12, potassium, and magnesium. Here on this page, we will see some of the useful health benefits of Yogurt.

In India, yoghurt and honey are known as "the food of the gods" and are a part of festivals and offerings.

Health Benefits of Yogurt / Health Benefits of Curd

Lowers Risk of High Blood Pressure

Consuming fat-free and low-fat yogurt may help lower your risk of developing high blood pressure. Special proteins in dairy regulate BP. Also, high levels of calcium, magnesium, and potassium contribute to the blood pressure-lowering effect.

Rich in Minerals and Vitamins

Yogurt is also very healthy as a part of the daily diet. It is a good source of calcium, phosphorus, riboflavin-vitamin B2, iodine, vitamin B12, pantothenic acid-vitamin B5, zinc, potassium, protein, and molybdenum.

Boost Immune System

Yogurt is also high in probiotics that can help a person live longer. The bacteria can also help boost the immune system.

As an Ingredient

You can eat as a snack, in preparing dips, as an ingredient in soups, sauces, and desserts.

Relieves in Stomach Ailments

Yogurt is also a good option for people who suffer from stomach ailments, such as diarrhea.

Useful for Weight Loss

Consumption of low-fat yogurt can also aid in weight loss and may help to prevent osteoporosis. Adequate nutrition plays a major role in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, and the micronutrients of greatest importance are calcium and vitamin-D.

Discourage Vaginal Infections

Yogurt With Active Cultures May Discourage Vaginal Infections. Even though most of the women had poor blood sugar control.  Throughout the study, the vaginal pH (a measure of acidity or basicity) of the group eating yogurt with active cultures drops from 6.0 to 4.0 (normal pH is 4.0-4.5). These women also reported a decrease in candida infections. The women eating the yogurt without active cultures remained at pH 6.0.

Feel Fuller

Yogurt May Help You Feel Fuller.




Tags:

Spreading Knowledge Across the World

USA - United States of America  Canada  United Kingdom  Australia  New Zealand  South America  Brazil  Portugal  Netherland  South Africa  Ethiopia  Zambia  Singapore  Malaysia  India  China  UAE - Saudi Arabia  Qatar  Oman  Kuwait  Bahrain  Dubai  Israil  England  Scotland  Norway  Ireland  Denmark  France  Spain  Poland  and  many more....