2024-03-27 10:53:40
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) – It is considered Dairy products It is one of the foods that are beneficial to human health, as it contains vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that are beneficial to the body’s organs to carry out their vital functions.
The Cleveland Clinic website in America explained that yogurt is rich in the following:
Greek yogurt contains twice the amount of protein as regular yogurt.
Its importance lies in building bones, improving dental health, regulating muscle contractions, and improving blood circulation, according to what the Saudi Ministry of Health stated on its official website.
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Probiotic bacteria
These beneficial bacteria improve gut health and boost immunity.
According to the Cleveland Clinic website, research indicates that yogurt is particularly beneficial for heart health. It can help prevent weight gain in the long term, when taken as part of a healthy diet.
What is the difference between different types of yogurt?
Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt is strained to obtain a rich, creamy texture. It contains twice the amount of protein found in regular yogurt.
Plain yogurt: It is a good source of protein and other nutrients, although it does not contain the same amount of protein as Greek yogurt. But some people prefer its mild taste and delicate texture.
Full fat yogurt: It is a good choice for infants and young children who need extra fat for growth and development.
Non-dairy yogurt: Yogurt made from soy, almond, or coconut milk are good options if you have a dairy allergy or follow a vegetarian diet.
Beware of sweetened yogurt
Despite its many benefits, not all types of yogurt are necessarily healthy. Some flavored yogurts contain so much sugar in a single serving that they exceed the daily recommended amount.
What about sugar-free flavors?
Artificial sweeteners may not be healthier than sugar. Eating it may also increase your desire to eat sweets throughout the day.
Therefore, the Cleveland Clinic website recommends choosing a flavor that has fewer than 120 calories per serving and no more than 13 grams of sugar.
Earlier, the Saudi Ministry of Health explained, in a tweet via its official account on the “X” platform, that one cup of milk or yoghurt gives the body a third of its daily calcium needs, and also helps achieve longitudinal growth in adolescence.
Its benefits also include the following:
- Building and maintaining bones and teeth
- Preventing heart disease
- Maintaining a normal blood pressure range
- Protection against some types of cancer, such as colon cancer
- Reducing the risk of diabetes
- Safety and improvement of the functioning of the nervous system
- Improving digestion, strengthening immunity
- Safety of vision
- Safety and maintenance of skin, hair and delicate membranes
- Treating dehydration
- Providing the body with energy
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