Yogurt is a dairy product made by fermenting milk using one or more of a variety of particular bacteria. Yogurt is used for restoring normal bacteria in the intestine after antibiotic therapy and for treating antibiotic-associated diarrhea and acute and persistent diarrhea in children. Yogurt is also used for constipation, treating and preventing vaginal yeast and bacterial infections, and preventing urinary tract infections. Some people use yogurt for lactose intolerance and for treating high cholesterol, diabetes, HIV/ADS and Helicobacter pylori infections that cause stomach ulcers.
Yogurt is a predigested food, which contains a lot of nutrients, such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, minerals and vitamins.
Six reasons to eat yogurt:
1. Yogurt has a similar micro nutrient composition to milk, generally with a good bio availability and affordability.
2. Yogurt has a low energy density.
3. Yogurt is a good source of calcium and other minerals such as magnesium, potassium and zinc. It is also low in sodium. Yogurt consumers have overall a better calcium intake than non-yogurt consumers.
4. Yogurt contains B (B1, B2, B3, B6, B9 and B12), A and E vitamins.
5. Yogurt is an excellent source of high-quality proteins, whey and casein proteins, which can lead to a reduction in appetite and aid muscle and bone growth.