Yogurt , Great for Weight-loss, and Cholesterol

         Yogurt is quite simply fernented milk. It is packed full of gut friendly bacteia and is more easily digested by the body than plain milk.

A reseach study in 2013 linked yogurt consumption to healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels among many other health benefits. 

In the study, yogurt eaters seemed to have a better metabolic profile than those who didn’t eat yogurt.

These health benefits are also found in Kefir, Greek yogurt, Sour milk, Cheese and Kenderimu , a Fulani staple.

Weight-loss 

This means they had lower body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, as well as lower levels of triglycerides, fasting glucose and insulin, and blood pressure. They also showed higher levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL), or “good” cholesterol. 

Strong Bones

Lactase , the enzyme responsible for breaking down milk in the stomach is deficient in a good percentage of those of African and Asian descent. 

Taking plain milk results in poor Calcium absorption and weak bones especially in growing children and the elderly. 

Inorder to give your kids adequate calcium, predigested milk, the same as fermented milk in the form of yogurt or Kefir is therefore important to prevent deformities commonly called knocked knees K-legs.

Probiotics

Good bacteria contained in fermented foods like unsweetened Yogurt, Kefir, Cheese or Probiotic supplements are very important in maintaining good gut health. A healthy gut makes you healthy.

A glass of plain unsweetened Yogurt a day in addition to green leafy vegetables another source of dietary calcium is all you need.

High in Protein 

Yogurt has a high protein, low carbohydrate content and therefore can be part of your keto diet.

I personally take a glass of unsweetened yogurt about 2 to 3 times weekly. Try it out and share your experience invthe comment section below.

Lowers blood Cholesterol

Yogurt is perhaps one of the best known probiotic products. It is a probiotic because it contains live bacteria when eaten. 

Yogurt is made by adding at least two and sometimes three or four strains of bacteria to milk. 

These bacteria ferment the milk, lower its pH (make it more acidic), change itstexture, and increase the digestibility of the milk proteins.

A British study observed that the Masai people of Africa have low serum cholesterol levels in spite of their  diet that is rich in red meat and milk. 

This prompted researchers to question whether milk and more recently fermented milk, reduced serum cholesterol levels. 

Yogurt is high in fat. This increaseses your total dietary calories and should therefore be eaten with moderation. 

To get the full benefits its best to get unpasturised, unsweetened, fermented milk from grass feed cows or goats. 

A glass a day with breakfast should be adequate for the average adult.

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