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10 reasons why you must add greek yogurt
to your diet
eating greek yogurt is not the only fat
it is a regular dairy product it is
different from regular and sweeter
yogurt
in making greek yogurt excess water
lactose and minerals are drained out
which results in creamy rich yogurt with
less sugar more carbs and a tart taste
in this blog we will learn what makes
it better than the rest of the yogurts
available
want to know more about the good things
greek yogurt brings find out in this
number one contains more protein
what makes greek yogurt different from
the regular kind it’s true that both
types are rich in probiotics calcium
vitamins and minerals however greek
yogurt is strained to remove most of the
whey which results in a thicker creamier
yogurt with twice the protein content
it fills you up and keeps you full for
longer
according to catherine brooking msrd
greek yogurt is a great portable protein
and it can also help you call hunger
what’s more is that greek yogurt may
also help fight belly fat according to a
recent study presented at the annual
society for endocrinology conference
researchers found that when protein is
digested and broken down one of the
resulting amino acids phenol periods
hormones that help reduce appetite which
can lead to weight loss
on average protein will keep you full
for longer periods of time and depending
on yogurt’s fat content the combination
of the two can keep you satiated for
several hours
because greek yogurt also has a lower
sugar content it can greatly help in
keeping your blood sugar level stable so
you don’t have to deal with a crash and
cravings after eating it
a three-quarter cup serving of low-fat
greek yogurt contains around 17 grams of
protein compared to a normal low-fat
yogurt which only contains around 8
grams per 3 4 cup
the same serving of greek yogurt
provides even more protein than two
large eggs which only have 10 grams
greek yogurt is also an incredibly
affordable protein source especially if
you compare it to seafood or lean meats
like chicken or turkey
this means you can get more bang for
your buck in every meal of the day
number two loaded with vitamins and
Loaded with vitamins and minerals
minerals
calcium is not the only important
nutrient you can get from greek yogurt
it also contains vitamin b12 which
maintains red blood cells and it helps
in keeping your nervous system
functioning properly
it also has several other vitamins and
minerals including phosphorus zinc
iodine potassium and riboflavin which
have a ton of important benefits such as
lowering blood pressure boosting
immunity and improving thyroid function
what makes greek yogurt better is its
thicker creamier texture because the
liquid whey is strained out
greek yogurt also contains probiotic
cultures and is lower in lactose
number three greek yogurt contains a ton
Greek yogurt contains a ton of probiotics
of probiotics
probiotics are healthy bacteria that
Probiotics are healthy bacteria that keep your gut operating at its optimal level.
keep your gut operating at its optimal
level
not only is this good news for your
digestion but having a healthy gut will
also result in better sleep a
well-running immune system improved mood
Well-Running Immune System
and even clearer skin
Clearer Skin
eating greek yogurt on a regular basis
can provide your gut with a healthy
influx of probiotic bacteria as greek
yogurt can contain live active cultures
however you have to make sure that you
eat greek yogurt from manufacturers that
use milk from grass-fed pasture-raised
cows to ensure you’re eating a quality
product
since greek yogurt contains less sugar
it also contains less lactose making it
easier to digest
although it is not considered lactose
free if you can tolerate small amounts
this is a great supplement to dairy
products
number four it makes your bone stronger
in general dairy products especially
greek yogurts are considered an
excellent source of easily absorbable
calcium about 19 percent of your daily
requirement
according to phd ms director of bone
density testing at new york’s helen
hayes hospital
adequate nutrition plays a major role in
Adequate nutrition plays a major role in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, and the micronutrients of greatest importance are calcium and vitamin D.
the prevention and treatment of
osteoporosis and the micronutrients of
greatest importance are calcium and
vitamin d
calcium has been shown to have
beneficial effects on bone mass in
people of all ages although the results
are not always consistent
the combination of calcium and vitamin d
has a clear skeletal benefit provided
the dose of vitamin d is sufficiently
high
so what qualifies as sufficiently high
currently 400 international units or iu
per day is considered an adequate intake
of vitamin d for people ages 51 to 70
but more may be better
this amount is likely to be sufficient
for most young adults for skeletal
health although many would argue that
for overall health more than the 400 iu
may be required even at these younger
ages
number five it helps in reducing the
risk of type 2 diabetes
according to one 2017 study published in
the journal of nutrition eating greek
yogurt may help you ward off type 2
diabetes thanks to its probiotic content
one important warning you have to make
sure that the yogurt you’re consuming is
free of added sugars like cane juice
CANE JUICE
high fructose corn syrup or fruit with
sugar added to it
FRUIT WITH SUGAR
the natural sugars found in lactose
should only account for a few grams
before we move on a alike would be
awesome
number six it helps in boosting your
It helps in boosting your immune system
immune system
a happy tummy is a key to a happy life
right
well send in the good bacteria
probiotics troops because they’ve got
infections to fight off and wait to lose
greek yogurt contains high levels of
healthy bacteria that your gi tract uses
to fight off disease-causing pathogens
absorbing nutrients and keeping your
body strong
the most common probiotics are
lactobacillus bulgaricus streptococcus
Lactobacillus bulgaricus
thermophiles lactobacillus acidophilus
Lactobacillus acidophilus
and bifidobacteria bifidum
the gastrointestinal tract or gi begins
with the mouth and ends in your large
intestine which covers a lot of ground
it is your first line of defense against
infection and staying healthy so you can
see why it’s important to supplement
your lifestyle with probiotics
so we suppose the claim is right a happy
tummy means a healthy and happy
life number seven it aids stomach ulcers
It aids stomach ulcers
h pylori bacteria is a successful
pathogen and responsible for nearly 90
of all stomach ulcers
while it is typically treated with
antibiotics and acid suppressants
regularly consuming greek yogurt
introduces the healing properties of
healthy bacteria as a natural and less
expensive way of slowing the growth and
development of h pylori in the body
while greek yogurt isn’t a cure-all for
these issues it is useful in helping
prevent or subside the adverse effects
of antibiotics modulating the immune
response gastro protection and the
general promotion of health
number eight helps with inflammatory
most people find that dairy is
positively correlated with inflammatory
responses or processes however that’s
not the case not when it comes to greek
yogurt
research has been done to prove that
greek yogurt that contains probiotic
strains of lactobacillus actually
promotes the formation of a desirable
anti-inflammatory environment in the
blood system
the effects of probiotics may be a
consequence of the body working against
potentially pathogenic or
pro-inflammatory endogenous microbiota
Pro-inflammatory endogenous microbiota
in the digestive system
a healthy tummy means a healthy body in
a lot more ways than one
number nine supports workout recovery
Supports workout recovery
thanks to its high protein content greek
yogurt can help in muscle recovery after
all the amino acids in protein are the
The amino acids in protein are the building blocks necessary for repairing muscle tears and aiding in the production of new muscle cells
building blocks necessary for repairing
muscle tears and aiding in the
production of new muscle cells
having some greek yogurt either in a
smoothie or on its own after working out
can be a great way to help recuperate
number 10 lowers cholesterol levels
Lowers cholesterol levels
eating greek yogurt can help with
cholesterol
here’s the thing about cholesterol too
much of it is bad
TOO MUCH OF IT IS BAD
your body thrives on a healthy amount of
cholesterol which is a waxy substance in
our blood
your body needs it to develop healthy
cells
but when the body retains high amounts
of cholesterol it skyrockets the risk of
heart diseases
this is because fatty deposits begin to
develop in the blood vessels
these deposits clog the blood vessels
and make it difficult to have free
flowing blood in our arteries
a study linked yogurt consumption to
healthy cholesterol and blood pressure
level active culture present in yogurt
tends to absorb the cholesterol
this helps to decrease the cholesterol
level in the body
so if you are worried about your fat or
increased cholesterol level then try
adding yogurt to your routine diet
have you tried greek yogurt do you like
its taste .