Yogurt

Yogurt is a healthful food made by adding a starter culture of bacteria to pasteurized milk. Yogurt can be made from any variety of milk, but is most often made from cow, buffalo or goat milk. It contains good amount of calorie. Yogurt is often served for breakfast or as a snack. It is also used as an ingredient for drinks, and can act as a substitute for sour cream and milk in some recipes. The aroma, body and flavor of yogurt and other cultured dairy products can vary depending on the type of culture and milk, amount of milk fat and nonfat milk solids, fermentation process and temperature used.

Nutrition Of Yogurt

Yogurt as a very good source of calcium, phosphorus, riboflavin-vitamin B2 and iodine. Yogurt also emerged from our analysis as a good source of vitamin B12, pantothenic acid-vitamin B5, zinc, potassium, protein and molybdenum.Yogurt is a healthy way to get the calcium the body needs, for the people who can not tolerate milk products. It contains a enzyme lactase which breaks down the lactose in the digestive system.

Health Benefits of Yogurt

Eating yogurt helps in strengthening of the immune system.
A serving of yogurt per day is said to be beneficial for those suffering from osteoporosis.
Low-fat or skim curd is good for people who are suffering from higher levels of cholesterol.
Even those who are lactose-intolerant can consume yogurt, as bacteria present in it breaks down the lactose before it enters your body.
The bacteria in curd can help digest food and remove  stomach infection.
Those suffering from vaginal infection have also been found to have benefited from yogurt.
Studies have suggested that consumption of curd might help reduce the risk of high blood pressure.
Curd is also said to be helpful in treating inflammatory bowel disease
It helps you feel fuller and is thus, a very good snack for those trying to lose weight.
Yogurt rich in calcium, curd is good for the health of bones and teeth.
Consuming yogurt on a regular basis can help you absorb the nutrients in other foods as well.

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