A Yoghurt A Day - Easy Way To Great Health

Everyone knows that yoghurt is good for your health, but not everyone is aware of why and how this is so.

While some yoghurt every day may not necessarily keep the doctor away, there are still many reasons as to why you would benefit from making this healthy dairy food a part of your diet. According to the Mayo Clinic, an eight-ounce serving of natural yoghurt would provide the body with approximately 400 mg of natural calcium, which is more than what a glass of milk provides. The study also showed that yoghurt contains more potassium than a banana and as much protein as meat or eggs. In addition, the live cultures in yoghurt aid digestion and also fight harmful bacteria.

Yoghurts are the Source of Vitamins
Yoghurt is also one of the most reliable sources of natural vitamin B. It contains multiple vitamins that can boost overall health. The natural bacteria in yoghurt assist in relieving the symptoms of several conditions like irritable bowel syndrome and also prevent the onset of infections from yeast. As yoghurt contains natural calcium, it also helps in keeping the bones stronger and prevents diseases like osteoporosis.

Yoghurt for Lactose Intolerants
People who have been lactose intolerant all their life can often digest yoghurt. This is one of the reasons for the popularity of yoghurt, because it provides the recommended daily dose of calcium without causing any health problems. The process involved in converting natural milk or lactose into lactic acid results in the formation of yoghurt. As a result, the body does not process sugars contained in original milk products. Thus, it is safe for lactose intolerant people to eat yoghurt.

Good Bacteria and Proboscis in Yoghurt
It is essential to know that the body requires healthy amounts of "good" bacteria. These bacteria are present in the digestive tract, and many of the yoghurts today are made using these active, good bacteria. Good bacteria promote the microflora count, which in turn ensures the natural balance of live organisms in the colon.
Probiotic literally means "for life" and refers to the live organisms that make health benefits when they are consumed in reasonable amounts. These organisms are present in yoghurt and therefore ensure good health.

Yoghurt - a summary of benefits
Consuming yoghurt regularly helps to ensure you remain healthy. The main benefits of yoghurt are shown below:
Studies show that regular yoghurt consumption can prevent osteoporosis.
A team of Spanish University students have discovered that there is a link between yoghurt consumption and high blood pressure, i.e. yoghurt can actually help to prevent hypertension.
Yoghurt contains live cultures that fight several gastrointestinal diseases including diarrhoea, lactose intolerance, constipation, colon cancer, H. pylori infection, and inflammatory bowel diseases. Yoghurt consumption can result in some dramatic changes in the gut mircoflora, which contributes to these health benefits.
Yoghurt made from active cultures discourages the onset of certain vaginal yeast infections.
Yoghurt also helps weight loss as it maintains the feeling of being full for longer.
Try out the amazing variety of natural yoghurts like EasiYo in different flavours for great benefits to health.

Carl Fraser is Managing Director of Totally Commerce Ltd, owners of http://www.YoghurtDirect.co.uk - Retailers of EasiYo yoghurt in the UK.

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