The benefits of yogurt are numerous. Regardless of the many advantages to adding yogurt to your daily routine, it is still okay to eat just because it tastes good. Maybe it'll will taste even better to you once you know all the good things it can do for you.

Yogurt...

• builds stronger bones
• enhances immunity
• reduces the risk of high blood pressure
• promotes intestinal health
• is extremely cheap when you make it yourself: Less than 50 cents a pint
• is a delicious nutrient dense food

The list keeps growing the more I learn about yogurt. I've just realized another benefit...my kids eat it and they love it! In fact it is probably the healthiest thing my kids eat. I feel good knowing all the nutritional benefits they are getting from it.

The Nutritional Benefits of Yogurt

Yogurt is a low calorie, nutrient packed food. A great way to start out your day. A high protein breakfast, such as a cup of yogurt and fruit or a yogurt smoothie can boost your energy and keep you going all day. When you need a snack mid day the protein in yogurt is good for curbing your appetite and giving you a satisfied and full feeling, not to mention that yogurt tastes about ten times better than junk food.

It is also a yummy way to add more calcium, protein and phosphorus and potassium to your diet. Did you know that a cup of yogurt has has much calcium as a banana? You are also getting riboflavin-vitamin B2, vitamin B12, pantothenic acid-vitamin B5, iodine, molybdenum and zinc all lesser known, but vital nutrients.

Yogurt could be cherished for it's nutritional value alone, but a even greater benefit of yogurt is it's live bacteria.

Benefits of Probiotic Yogurt

It might seem gross to know that you are eating millions of live organisms, but those little guys are super good for you.

All those "friendly" bacteria are extremely beneficial to your body. A healthy level of good bacteria can establish intestinal flora to prevent imbalances in the body's yeast levels.

Beneficial bacteria also promote digestive health and boost the immune system.

Probiotics helps to treat and prevent conditions such as:

• inflammatory bowel disease
• colon cancer
• lactose intolerance
• diarrhea and constipation
• urinary tract infections
• vaginal infections
• candida

More about probiotic yogurt

Important!

Be sure to buy yogurt that contains live and active cultures. Look for the National Yogurt Association's Live and Active Cultures (LAC) seal. This seal identifies products that contain a significant amount of live and active cultures. Also check the label for the freshest yogurt. The closer you are to the "sell by" date the less beneficial bacteria will be found in your yogurt. One of the advantages to making yogurt at home is that it will be fresher than any yogurt you can buy at the store.

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