Title: What Is the Benefit of Yogurt? | Healthy Eating | SF Gate
Headings: What Is the Benefit of Yogurt?
What Is the Benefit of Yogurt?
Osteoporosis Protection
Digestive Health
Weight Loss
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Content: Additionally, some studies suggest yogurt may aid weight loss. Osteoporosis Protection
Because yogurt is made from milk, it can be a good source of calcium and vitamin D -- the two most important nutrients for bone health, according to the National Osteopororis Foundation. An 8-ounce serving of plain, low-fat yogurt contains 415 milligrams of calcium, which is 42 percent of the daily requirement for adults. Men and women ages 19 to 50 need 1,000 milligrams of calcium a day and women over 70 need 1,200 milligrams. Eating three servings of yogurt a day would more than satisfy that requirement. Some yogurts are fortified with vitamin D, which helps the body absorb calcium. According to the Office of Dietary Supplements, most fortified yogurts contain 20 percent of the daily recommended amount of vitamin D, but some heavily fortified yogurts have more. Digestive Health
Probiotics may help treat diarrhea, especially following treatment with antibiotics; irritable bowel syndrome; and certain intestinal infections, according to Mayo Clinic.