There are many studies about yogurt which stated that yogurt can aids in weight loss but with proper diet. How you are adding yogurt in your diet also affects weight loss?
Since yogurt is rich in calcium in protein it can provide you with many benefits that good for your gut health and to promote weight loss.
BENEFITS
It is rich in important nutrients
Yogurt contains many nutrients. Yogurt mainly contains calcium, mineral which is necessary for bone and teeth health.It also contains b vitamins, riboflavin, and vitamin B12 which may help against heart disease.
Builds Immunity
Probiotics present in yogurt help your immunity and gut health which lowers your chances of contracting the illness. Probiotics are known to improve your gut health.
It also contains zinc which essential for good health.
Yogurt contains good bacteria like lactobacillus and bifidobacterial which improves gut health.
Aids in weight loss
A recent study conducted on people consuming yogurt proves that replacing unhealthy snacks with yogurt aids in weight loss as you are going to eat lesser calories.
Another study found that yogurt eater lose 81% more fat in stomach area than non-yogurt eaters.
Help prevent osteoporosis
Nutrition plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
Both calcium and vitamin D has a clear skeletal benefit.
Many dairy products including yogurt with added vitamin D helps older people.
Yogurt is also high in protein 200g of yogurt contains 10 – 12g of protein.
Protects heart health
The healthiness of yogurt is always been controversial because of its fat count.
Saturated fat previously believes to cause heart disease but recently scientists revealed that saturated fat promotes heart health.
Some research also tells that eating intake of saturated fat increases levels of HDL cholesterol which may protect heart health.
Dairy products like yogurt also reduce high blood pressure which is a major risk factor for heart disease.
Benefits of Digestive health
Some yogurt contains live bacteria or probiotics which benefits our digestive/gut health.
To ensure yogurt contains effective probiotics look for one that contains life, which should be listed on the label or the best one is to make yogurt at home which ensures probiotics are not damaged.
A study found that bifidobacteria and lactobacillus have been shown to lessen the uncomfortable symptoms of bowel syndrome a common disorder that affects the colon.
MAKE YOGURT AT HOME
Yogurt is an essential ingredient in Indian cuisine. I’ve been making yogurt at home for 4 years. Be it raita, lassi, or gravy yogurt is essential in each one of them.
INGREDIENTS
500ml full-fat milk
2 tbsp yogurt plain
STEPS
- In a pan boil milk and keep it aside for 10 min until it is lukewarm. It should not be too hot so check by placing your finger in milk if you keep it for 10 seconds then it is good.
- Take 2 3 tbsp yogurt in a bowl. If the weather is cold warm your bowl a little.
- Add milk and mix well so that the yogurt is mixed in evenly.
- Cover a bowl with lid and leave the pot/bowl undisturbed for the whole night.
- All set yogurt is done. Yogurt stays good for 2 3 days in the fridge.
If you want flavored yogurt add vanilla or fruit extract of your choice in milk.
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