Yogurt is a probiotic powerhouse that aids digestion and can soothe nausea. Discover the healthiest Greek varieties, the benefits of yogurt face masks, and how to substitute yogurt for fat to make your baking healthier.
If the yogurt section of your local dairy case seems to have expanded in the last few years, it could be because yogurt is big business in the United States -- Americans spend almost 7 billion dollars a year on the cultured dairy product, according to the National Yogurt Association.
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Mochi yogurt is a frozen treat that you can personalize by flavor and topping choices. You may fill a 4-oz. container with yogurt in a flavor such as green tea, coconut, strawberry, taro and mango.
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When you’re counting carbs, it’s easy to get tripped up by packaged foods -- like y yogurt -- that sneak in lots of added sugar. Your best bet when monitoring your carbohydrate intake is to choose a plain, unflavored yogurt.
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Yogurt that has been stored long past its sell-by date can cause a range of bothersome side effects. Yet, according to a HealthDay News report published on February 2, 2009, Americans commonly consume expired foods, such as yogurt, simply because they own it and may consume expired foods that still appear to be edible.
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If you are looking for a thicker, creamer version of your regular yogurt, try Greek yogurt, which comes in flavors or in plain. It comes in the same flavors or plain, and you can eat it as a snack or incorporate it in recipes, desserts and smoothies.
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The burst of flavor and the satisfying crunch of granola combine deliciously with the smooth, creaminess of yogurt. While there is no official yogurt and granola diet, using the two together or separately while losing weight is a wise choice.
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There are many reasons to love yogurt: It is rich in probiotic bacteria; it is a good source of important nutrients like calcium, vitamin D, protein, potassium and B vitamins; and it may be more easily digested by individuals with lactose intolerance than other dairy products.
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Your digestive tract contains living bacteria that are important in metabolic functions that support digestion, the digestive system and produce essential nutrients for your body. Keeping these bacteria in balance is essential to good health.
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While it can sometimes be hard to define how much is “too much” of a certain food, it’s healthier to follow a varied diet than to overdo it on a single type of food or nutrient.
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Yogurt can be a healthy food, since it is a source of protein and calcium, as long you avoid the types that are loaded with sugar. Most types of yogurt contain probiotics, which may help keep your digestive system and your immune system healthy. In some cases, it can also help if you are suffering from nausea.
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Though most foods follow standard serving sizes, yogurt is a little different. Due to the variety in size of its packaging, a serving of yogurt often varies from brand to brand, particularly when it comes to the single-serve containers.
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Straining yogurt produces a thicker, creamier yogurt with the texture and consistency of Greek yogurt, whether you start with purchased or homemade yogurt. While it's easy to strain yogurt, you're left with a substantial amount of protein-rich, nutritious liquid whey.
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Prolonged illness, dry mouth, antibiotics and an overall weak immune system can lead to a yeast infection with thrush. Having diabetes can also increase your risk. Babies and the elderly are at an increased risk of developing thrush, according to NYU Langone Medical Center.
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The makeup of yogurt was once simple: milk and live cultures. Consumers sometimes get confused as to which type of yogurt to buy, because the ingredients in many types of yogurts are not as straightforward anymore. In an effort to make healthier products, some yogurt manufacturers use reduced-fat milk.
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Yogurt-covered raisins are a fun snack food that most children enjoy. But Dr. Dina R. Rose notes that most recipes call for the addition of fats and sugars, reducing the treat's nutritional value.
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For those desiring a calcium-rich snack without the high sugar and fat content of a traditional milkshake, a yogurt milkshake may be just the ticket. Like traditional milkshakes, yogurt milkshakes typically contain calcium-rich milk, but they use yogurt instead of ice cream as the second key ingredient.
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Eating late-night snacks is generally not the best idea, unless you’re truly feeling hungry or want to gain weight.
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Yogurt is a tasty, healthy snack or breakfast food, but it can be rather boring and bland, especially if it's plain or vanilla. The trick to making yogurt tastier and more substantial without losing the health benefits is to mix in foods that add flavor and texture.
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Yogurt may be listed alongside broccoli and salmon on the Center for Science in the Public Interest's "Best Foods" list, however, you shouldn't assume all types of yogurt are as healthy as the plain, unsweetened variety the Center recommends.
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All types of yogurt with live and active cultures offer health benefits, and Yoplait varieties are no exception. The Yoplait brand, however, has some products that are healthier than others. When choosing which yogurt to buy, always check the container’s nutrition label to learn more about what you’re really eating.
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