Title: Yogurt Benefits, Health & Nutrition Facts, & More
Headings: The Benefits of Yogurt
The Benefits of Yogurt
What's tasty, easy, and has lots of health benefits? Yogurt!
Benefit No. 1: Yogurt May Help Prevent Osteoporosis
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Content: And just what are the health benefits of yogurt? First off, your body needs to have a healthy amount of ''good'' bacteria in the digestive tract, and many yogurts are made using active, good bacteria. One of the words you’ll be hearing more of in relation to yogurt is '' probiotics .'' Probiotic, which literally means ''for life,'' refers to living organisms that can result in a health benefit when eaten in adequate amounts. Miguel Freitas, PhD, medical marketing manager for Dannon Co., says the benefits associated with probiotics are specific to certain strains of these "good" bacteria. Many provide their benefits by adjusting the microflora (the natural balance of organisms) in the intestines, or by acting directly on body functions, such as digestion or immune function. ( Keep in mind that the only yogurts that contain probiotics are those that say "live and active cultures" on the label.) And let us not forget that yogurt comes from milk. So yogurt eaters will also get a dose of animal protein (about 9 grams per 6-ounce serving), plus several other nutrients found in dairy foods, like calcium, vitamin B-2, B-12, potassium, and magnesium. In fact, the health benefits of yogurt are so impressive that many health-conscious people make it a daily habit.