Title: 6 Benefits of Yogurt and How Different Types Compare | Livestrong.com
Headings: 6 Benefits of Yogurt and How Different Types Compare
6 Benefits of Yogurt and How Different Types Compare
Are You Getting Enough Protein?
The Health Benefits of Yogurt
1. Yogurt Can Help Build Stronger Bones
2. Yogurt Is Tied to a Lower Risk of High Blood Pressure
3. Yogurt Might Help Fight Inflammation
Is Yogurt Good For a Cold?
4. Yogurt Is Linked to Improved Gut Health
5. Yogurt Provides Essential Nutrients
6. Yogurt Can Promote a Healthy Weight
One Disadvantage of Yogurt
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3 Popular Types of Yogurt and Their Benefits
Plain Yogurt
Greek Yogurt
Goat's Milk Yogurt
The Difference Between Yogurt and Kefir
Yogurt Brands to Try
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Content: 4. Yogurt Is Linked to Improved Gut Health
Certain bacterial strains found in yogurt may influence the risk of certain diseases, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), type 2 diabetes, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, per the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Though there's not much definitive information on the influence of gut bacteria, it seems that the yogurt bacteria does indeed change the composition of the intestinal landscape. 5. Yogurt Provides Essential Nutrients
Dairy yogurt contains essential nutrients including B2, B12, calcium, zinc and magnesium, as well as a hefty dose of protein, according to the USDA. Overall, yogurt is rich in protein, phosphorus, calcium and B vitamins. 6. Yogurt Can Promote a Healthy Weight
Those who eat more than three servings of yogurt per week appear to be better able to manage their weight, according to Tufts University, though there are many variables that may contribute to this finding. One May 2014 review in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition observed that people who ate more yogurt gained less weight over time and generally had smaller increases in their waist circumference. Still, more research is needed to fully understand the effects of yogurt on weight.