Y is for Yogurt: Yet Another Wonder Working
Food For You…
Yogurt is one of the healthiest foods which boost
the whole body health. In other words, a wonder working food stuff for your
daily intake.
It is discovered by accident 4,000 years back
when nomads stumbled upon a new way to preserve milk. Asia, the Middle East and Mediterranean
countries have enjoyed yogurt for years.
It is a very popular food in many parts of the world. Reports say that Yogurt consumption in the
United States increased considerably in the 1970’s and 1980’s.
Its medicinal aspects are noteworthy. This creamy delicious food fortifies the
immune system, and strengthens bones, helps you lose weight, prevents digestive
disorders and fights bad breath. It is
rich in calcium, protein and friendly bacteria.
Like milk, it’s an excellent source of phosphorus, potassium and vitamin
B.
It is proved as one of the best bet for expelling
bad breath. A Japanese research found
that regular usage of yogurt banished bad breath tremendously. By taking three and a half ounces of plain
sugarless yogurt every day helps to remove the bad breath. Continuous use of yogurt for about six weeks among
24 people, completely removed the smelly sulfur compound hydrogen sulfide (a
major culprit behind bad breath). It is
noticed that they had less bacteria on their tongues, less plaque, and
healthier gums.
Notice that the plain yogurt can work wonders,
go for a plain one, if need little sweetness you can add your own honey for
fruit. The above mentioned research says that they all used yogurt contained
live bacteria. When purchase from shops
look for the label “live”, “Active” this shows the yogurt contains living
bacteria, which benefits your digestive system.
Also notice that in Indian cookery people use yogurt for cooking, but
heat will kill these good bugs in yogurt and gives less benefit. So use it without cooking for obtaining the maximum
benefits
It is one of the best remedy for diarrhea
patients. Diarrhea patients should eat
more yogurts to get the maximum benefits.
The bacteria in yogurt keeps your immune
system healthy. It also helps maintain
the balance of gut bugs, giving you stronger immunity against infections like
pneumonia.
Yet another research conducted among a group
of elderly people reveals that those who ate yogurt recovered from illnesses 20
percent faster
Though it’s not a magic pill, it works as a
miracle medicine to reduce your body weight.
By adding this delicious creamy treat to your daily diet may help shed
more pounds and burn fat faster than cutting calories alone. Scientists say the calcium in yogurt may
keep your body fro absorbing the fat in foods.
Yogurt can be taken as a wonderful
between-meal snack. Both thick and
liquid yogurt drink will leave you feeling fuller and more satisfied than fruit
juice or any other diary drinks. The yogurt
intake for weight-loss plan will also give you the calcium you need to keep
your bones strong. So make sure to add
this wonder working food stuff in your daily food.
Source:
World Book,
FC&A Medical Publishing
