Natural yogurt has a number of excellent health benefits. It is made from milk that has been fermented by friendly bacteria, mainly lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria.
Let’s take a look at what health benefits you can expect from your natural yogurt.
Improved Bone Health
Yogurt can improve your bone health. It is high in calcium and helps your bones grow stronger and repair quicker.
Reduces High Blood Pressure
It also can reduce high blood pressure and stress hormones.
Help Digestive Problems
In children, natural yogurt can help alleviate diarrhea caused by antibiotics. It can also reduce the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
High in Probiotics
Natural yogurt contains lots of healthy bacteria. This can help your gut to digest properly and can also improve mood.
Can be Eaten by the Lactose Intolerant
It can also sometimes be eaten by people with lactose intolerance. This is because the bacteria turn some of the lactose into lactic acid. This is what makes yogurt taste sour.
Careful of Processed Yogurts
Processed yogurts do not always have these health benefits. The good bacteria are sometimes lost while they often contain added sugar, sweeteners and artificial colors—which can make your gut health worse.
