Title: Yogurt: Types, health benefits, and risks
Headings: Everything you need to know about yogurt
Everything you need to know about yogurt
Nutrition
When is yogurt good for you?
When is yogurt bad for you?
However, many manufacturers add sugar, artificial sweeteners, and other ingredients that are not healthful.
Yogurt-flavored products
Types
Low fat or non-fat
Kefir
Greek yogurt
Skyr
Frozen yogurt
However, many frozen yogurts contain the same amount of sugar or more as regular ice cream.
Non-dairy yogurt
Benefits
Probiotics
Calcium
Lactose intolerance
Diet
Recipes containing yogurt

Content: Some research has suggested that probiotics can boost the immune system, help with weight management, and reduce the risk of cancer. Consuming yogurt and other probiotic foods may enhance absorption of vitamins and minerals. The two most common bacteria used to ferment milk into yogurt are Lactobacillus bulgaricus (L. bulgaricus) and Streptococcus thermophiles (S. thermophiles), but many yogurts contain additional bacterial strains. To help consumers identify yogurts with live and active cultures, the National Yogurt Association has implemented the Life & Active Cultures (LAC) seal, found on the product container. In most cases, the fresher the product, the more live bacteria it will contain. A recent study from the University of Toronto points out that different probiotics will have different effects, and some yogurts containing probiotics may be healthier than others. Calcium
Dairy products are one of the best dietary sources of calcium in terms of bioavailability. Calcium is essential for the development and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth. It is also important for blood clotting, wound healing, and maintaining normal blood pressure. Calcium-rich foods are best when paired with a source of vitamin D, as vitamin D helps the small intestine to absorb calcium.