10 Surprising Benefits of Yogurt
By Positivemed-team
Edited By: Stephanie Dawson
1. Good for Strong Bones
Yogurt is enriched with vitamin D and calcium which are important to keep bones strong. It is useful for children and teenagers for strong bones and to prevent the loss of bone density in the older population.
2. Good for Gut Health
Yogurt helps to protect your stomach in various ways because of the good bacteria in it. It relieves constipation, diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease, and lactose intolerance.
3. Increases Satiety
Yogurt contains a high amount of protein which keeps you feeling full for longer. As per a study conducted in 2006, yogurt produced a greater satiety rating than fruit or dairy based fruit drinks.
4. Weight Loss
A study performed by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville has found that by adding 8 ounces of yogurt daily you can cut belly fat. The calcium found in yogurt helps the body to burn fat rather than store it.
5. Boosts Immunity
A study showed those who consumed 4 ounces of yogurt daily have much stronger and more active T-cells which help fight off illness and infections than they had before they started consuming yogurt. The good bacteria in yogurt helps make the immune system strong enough to fight off harmful bugs.
6. Anticancer Properties
Yogurt consumption helps to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer due to an enhancement in immune response.
7. Lactose Intolerant
Lactobacillus and Streptococcus thermophilus are live and active cultures added to milk to create yogurt. These cultures help break down lactose, enabling many people with lactose intolerance to finally enjoy a dairy product without uncomfortable problems from the digestive system.
8. Reduced Risk of High Blood Pressure
Research shows having dairy products daily helps reduce the risk of high blood pressure. Those who had 2-3 servings of low-fat dairy products a day had 50 % reduction in the risk of developing high BP than those who did not have any dairy products.
9. Muscle Recovery
Yogurt should be eaten after a hard workout because of the protein found in it. Protein has amino acids which are necessary to repair muscles. Carbohydrates found in yogurt also help replace energy stores depleted after exertion.
10. Calcium
Calcium is very good for healthy teeth and bones. Yogurt has the necessary calcium that we should have every day. When your body doesn’t get the required amount of calcium it starts taking it from bones, making them weak.
