Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Yogurt is healthy

Do you eat yogurt?

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Let me share with you the benefit which I got it from here.

The health benefits of yogurt have been cited for centuries, but many people still don’t realize just how valuable yogurt can be to living a healthy lifestyle. Yogurt can actually benefit your health in a variety of ways, and it should definitely be added to your shopping list the next time you head out to the grocery store.

The most outstanding benefit of yogurt comes right from the unique way yogurt is made. Yogurt is simply milk or cream that is cultured with active live cultures. These cultures are the key to many of yogurt’s health benefits. Active live cultures are basically good bacteria that are necessary for the body to function at its best. These good bacteria prevent the growth of harmful bacteria that cause bacterial infections and diseases. Healthy levels of good bacteria also promote digestive health and boost the immune system. Good bacteria prevent imbalances in the body’s yeast levels, which can prevent various types of yeast infections. It has been shown that good bacteria can also prevent urinary tract infections. If you are taking antibiotics, they may be destroying the good bacteria present in your body. Eating yogurt regularly can help restore your good bacteria levels. Active live cultures actually reduce yogurt’s level of lactose, making yogurt a delicious dairy alternative for anyone who is lactose intolerant.

Since yogurt is made from dairy products, it is very high in calcium, which is highly beneficial for bone and teeth health. Calcium is especially important for those seeking to prevent bone density loss and osteoporosis. Healthy levels of calcium can also encourage the body to maintain and lose weight.

Yogurt is also a good source of protein, which helps give the body energy to keep you going throughout the day. Protein is an essential building block for many systems in the body, including your muscles. Protein is also good for curbing your appetite and helping you feel full for a longer period of time.

Yogurt can be incorporated into your diet in a variety of ways. By adding fruit, berries, granola, nuts, or chocolate candies to your yogurt, you can turn it into a delicious replacement for your usual dessert. You can also substitute yogurt for milk in many recipes for foods like pancakes, waffles, and even pumpkin pie.

When buying yogurt, the more natural the product is, the more beneficial it will be to your health. Organic yogurt is best. Look for yogurt that is low in sugar and without added trans fat or high fructose corn syrup. If you are on a low-fat diet: many brands of yogurt come in low-fat or no-fat versions. Always check the levels of active live cultures in your yogurt. The more active live cultures there are present in your yogurt, the more benefits you will receive from them. Keep in mind that yogurt should be made with pasteurized milk or cream, but any pasteurizing done after the culturing process can kill the active live cultures and keep you from reaping their benefits.

28 comments:

  1. I love yogurt!! For me, JCO's yogurt quite good, not so sweet and bit of sour. It is so yummy when you eat with the almond flakes, superb!!!

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  2. keith - hehe agree with you! :) love all the topping!

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  3. hi faisal.. i'm back...
    thank you for all your support...
    i am really not into yogurt because of its soury taste.... and too expensive compare to milk...
    but i know how healthy the yogurt is and most people who are on diet making use of yogurt as an alternative to other beverages

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  4. blue - hehe yeah it's sour, but not too sour. so, you can still re-consider about eating it... since it has so many benefits! :)

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  5. bila i rasainya semalam,
    mmg sedap & terbaekkkkk,
    x puas lagi utk menikmati YOUGART J'CO......
    nak pegi lagi...

    tq to u n Keith sbb memperkenalkan yougart kat i n mama...

    yummy yummy:)

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  6. wanie - hehe no problem. nanti boleh try benda lain pula.

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  7. Love yoghurt! And love those almonds that go with it! : )

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  8. This is one of my favourite...good supplement for my bones in the body.

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  9. foong - hehe what a refreshment! :)

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  10. drsam - hehe instead of mc donald's. why not this one right? :)

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  11. btul tue,
    lps nie i nak mkn sorang2 saja,
    x mo share2 lagi dah,
    hahahahaha...
    sbb TERlalu sedap kan,
    healty plak tue,
    tue yg best tue...
    hahahaha:)

    bayangkan kalau kat Alor Setar ada J'CO,
    hahahaha

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  12. i really love yogurt..n the best part is yogurt kt sini lg best...:)

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  13. Yupe! It is healthy and a lot of people is recommending it. :)

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  14. plain yogurt is better than flavoured one :D

    ....but i always prefer vanilla flavoured haha

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  15. Anonymous9:01 AM

    Have you ever tried plain unflavoured yoghurt with honey and poppy seed? Tastes out of this world. I had it in Turkey.

    And no...I didn't get high from opium (poppy seeds)...haha

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  16. tak suka yoghurt...xtau kenapa..hehe

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  17. yes, i had muesli with yoghurt for breakfast every morning!! hehe, healthy?? :p

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  18. oh yeah of course for the sake of diet LOL

    happy blogging faisal

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  19. wanie - alor star ada jco? bayang je la... haha

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  20. wahidah - dah try jco punya? :P

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  21. tekkaus - hehe you should try it soon bro!

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  22. adila - this one is plain :) the topping make it more delicious hehe

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  23. mei teng - omg. poppy seed??? are you serious? i should try then when i go there! :)

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  24. kniedaz - hehe baca benefit sure akan makan nanti :P

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  25. sk - whoa! delicious and healthy :) health conscious person?

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  26. blue - hahaha... diet? better do exercise than diet :P

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  27. yelah yelah,
    ALOR SETAR x der J'co,
    huk huk huk

    ala bukannya jauh pun Penang ngn Alor Setar tue:P:P:P

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  28. wanie - tu la. dekat je.

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