Title: Yogurt 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits
Headings: Yogurt 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits
Nutrition
Yogurt 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts: Yogurt, plain, whole milk — 100 grams
Protein
Casein
Whey
Fat
Ruminant Trans Fats in Yogurt
Carbs
Vitamins and Minerals
Probiotics
Health Benefits of Yogurt
Digestive Health
Osteoporosis and Bone Health
Blood Pressure
Potential Downsides
Lactose Intolerance
Milk Allergy
Added Sugar
The Bottom Line

Content: Improved lactose digestibility. Probiotic bacteria have been shown to improve the digestion of lactose, lessening the symptoms of lactose intolerance ( 43
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). These health benefits do not always apply to yogurt because some types of yogurt have been pasteurized after the probiotic bacteria were added — thus neutralizing the bacteria. For this reason, it is best to choose yogurt with active and live cultures. SUMMARY
Yogurts with live and active cultures contain probiotic bacteria that may improve digestive health. Health Benefits of Yogurt
The health effects of milk and fermented dairy products like yogurt have been widely studied. Probiotic yogurt can provide numerous impressive health benefits that go well beyond that of non-fermented milk. Digestive Health
Probiotic yogurt is associated with a variety of digestive health benefits. Regular consumption of yogurt with live and active cultures may help treat antibiotic-associated diarrhea by restoring balance in your intestinal flora ( 35
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). In addition, probiotic yogurt with bifidobacteria may lessen the symptoms of IBS and help reduce constipation ( 33
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