Let's Learn About the Yogurt We Love

Yogurt often appears as a healthy food.

Recently, many people have been making it themselves.

So today, we're going to learn about information related to yogurt and

share it with you.

Yogurt is good for health because it's rich in various nutrients like protein and calcium.

In particular, Greek yogurt has low sugar and fat content, and high protein content.

When accompanied by fruits, granola, or nuts, it provides a feeling of fullness,

making it one of the most popular foods among health-conscious individuals.

In addition, yogurt contains calcium, an important nutrient for bones, as well as magnesium,

and potassium, which is related to blood pressure, allowing for an appropriate intake of various nutrients.

Yogurt also contains probiotics.

These probiotics help increase the number of bacteria that

assist the digestive system in functioning properly,

and prevent dangerous bacteria from invading our bodies by maintaining a healthy microbial community in the gut,

naturally enhancing immunity.

Furthermore, recent research increasingly demonstrates the connection between the gut and the brain.

This means a healthy gut can lead to a healthy brain!

Actual studies have confirmed that probiotics in yogurt can improve anxiety, depression,

stress, mood, and memory.

There are other research findings as well.

There's also research indicating that a higher intake of dairy/protein can lower blood pressure levels,

and specifically, yogurt containing probiotics helps lower levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol.

However, not all yogurts contain probiotics,

so it's advisable to check if a product contains probiotics before purchasing it.

Also, many yogurts sold in the market contain excessive added sugar,

so we recommend buying plain yogurt or Greek yogurt with less added sugar

and eating it with fruit.

Source: Kormedi.com