Title: What Are Some of the Benefits of Eating Yogurt on a Regular Basis? | Healthy Eating | SF Gate
Headings: What Are Some of the Benefits of Eating Yogurt on a Regular Basis?
What Are Some of the Benefits of Eating Yogurt on a Regular Basis?
Overall Nutrition in Yogurt
Probiotic Benefits
Heart Health
Weight Management Potential
Yogurt Tips

Content: Overall Nutrition in Yogurt
An 8-ounce container of plain, low-fat yogurt supplies 12 grams of protein for just 143 calories – 24 percent of the daily value for this nutrient on a 2,000-calorie diet. If you choose 7 ounces of plain, low-fat Greek yogurt, you increase the protein count to 20 grams for the same number of calories. Protein supports muscle, organ, and tissue development and function, and keeps you feeling satiated so you don’t overeat. In addition, a container of plain, low-fat yogurt is an excellent source of calcium, a nutrient that builds strong bones and teeth. One 8-ounce serving supplies a whopping 42 percent of the daily value for this mineral. Probiotic Benefits
As a fermented dairy product, yogurt contains probiotics, cultures that support the growth of “friendly” bacteria in the gut. Probiotics promote good digestive health by helping you absorb more nutrients from food as it travels through the digestive tract. A study published in Advances in Nutrition in 2017 found that eating yogurt with fruit provides a perfect combination of probiotics and prebiotics – a type of fiber that also improves digestion. Heart Health
Eating yogurt on a regular basis also benefits heart health, according to a study published in the American Journal of Hypertension in 2018. The researchers found that women and men with high blood pressure who ate two or more servings of yogurt a week decreased their risk of cardiovascular disease by 17 and 21 percent, respectively.