Yogurt is made by fermenting milk. This simple looking item has the same bacteria as our intestines. Here are some interesting facts about yogurt that you might not know.

Cheapest Calcium Source

It is the easiest, cheapest, most ready source of Calcium. Yogurt provides the best dietry source for the absorption of Calcium as it is readily taken up by the blood stream and utilized in the bone synthesis.

Absorption

The bacteria used to make yogurt are called yogurt cultures.These bacteria resemble to those in our gut flora. Apart from their use in yogurt synthesis, they also provide effective absorption of calcium in the GI tract, way better than calcium supplements.

Stool Softener

Yogurt has the same consistency as the stool softener medications present in the market and promptly relieves constipation. Function of the stool softener requires abundant amount of water and doesn’t work when a person is dehydrated. However due to moderate quantity of water already present  in yogurt, the need for hydration isn’t that critical.

Healthiest Breakfast

Yogurt with fruits and honey provides the best breakfast while dieting. A cup of Non Fat Greek yogurt contains 10g Protein which is high. A high protein diet is known to reduce obsessive thoughts about food by 60%, thus promoting weight loss.

Milk Substitute in Lactose Intolerance

Lactose is a sugar naturally present in dairy products. Due to Lactose intolerance people may suffer from diarrhea, abdominal pain, gas and tummy cramps when they ingest milk based products. However yogurt is full in natural probiotics therefore lactose intolerant people can easily consume it.

Dessert while Dieting

Low Fat Frozen yogurt has been widely used as a dessert in  diet conscious people. Not only they provide the best alternative to regular milk and cream, they are loaded with benefits that are good for your health.