Yogurt is a
great food to consume. It helps with digestion, gives us a good energetic
feeling and tastes wonderful. But not many people know that it has many other
benefits. After reading all of the below, I'm sure you'll start acting me, and
do your best to eat one cup of yogurt every day or two.
Protects
your teeth:
The lactic
acid in yogurt has a positive and protective effect on your gums and teeth. It
can help keep your teeth healthy and pretty and overcome the damage done by
other foods and drinks, most commonly - coffee. It's important to note that
although it containing sugar, yogurt has no harmful effect on the enamel of
your teeth.
Reduces
allergy symptoms:
Those of us
with seasonal allergies know how hard it can be to do anything once the symptoms
start to appear, but a cup of yogurt might be an easy fix to this problem. The
probiotics found in yogurt may decrease your body’s reaction to pollen and
other allergens, minimizing your allergic reaction.
Great pre
or post workout snack:
Yogurt is
rich in carbohydrates that can either help re-fuel you throughout your workout,
or replace the energy lost after you are done. The potassium and sodium found
in it can also help replace those electrolytes you sweat out and keep you
feeling fresh even after a hard workout.
Fights the
common cold:
The common
cold will always be there, not much you can do about it. But there's still hope
for preventing it in time. Research proved that yogurt can strengthen your
immune system, making your T-cells stronger and more active. They are more
prone to beat the sickness out of you before it drags on too long.
Prevents
yeast infections:
If you are
given a prescription for antibiotics, you might want to consider yogurt to
protect yourself. Using antibiotics
usually raises the chances of yeast infections and the yogurt’s active cultures
can help balance pH levels and prevent this uncomfortable problem.
Reduces the
risk of high blood pressure:
A recent
study, conducted over the course of 15 years, revealed that 30% of volunteers
that took at least 2% of their daily calorie intake from yogurt, were less ly
to develop high blood pressure. That's only from 2%.
Helps
prevent osteoporosis:
All milk and
dairy products are in general a great source of calcium, and help build healthy
bones. Look for yogurts with added vitamin D for a greater help in keeping your
bones strong and healthy.
A great
source of energy:
Aside from
the energy provided by the carbohydrates in yogurt, it also contains B vitamins
which are just what your body needs when you feel you could use a little
pick-me-up.
Builds
muscle:
Yogurt
contains all of the essential amino acids necessary to build muscle and other
tissues in the body. It is a complete protein, which means it is also a welcome
addition to our diet as they support all the necessary biological functions of
the human body.
Helps you
lose weight:
As stated in
the last point, Yogurt helps build muscle and this means that it helps burn
fat. The high amounts of protein will also help you stay fuller for longer
periods of time while reducing your need for snacks and unhealthy foods.
So now that
you know all of these amazing facts about yogurt, it's time to go out there and
get some!
But what
kind of yogurt should you get? I'd recommend:
Greek yogurt
is a preferred kind, it is generally higher in protein and lower in sugar then
other natural options.
You should
also look for yogurt with live or active cultures, they are what improves the
good bacteria in your gut.
Lastly, keep
an eye open on the sugar content in your yogurt. Many kinds of yogurt contain
added sugars and artificial sweeteners you do not want. Stick between 12-18
grams of natural sugar per serving and you're free to sit back and peacefully
enjoy a cup of the good stuff!
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