Yogurt is praised by dietitians and docs as a waistline friendly but wholesome breakfast or snack. It is a great nutritional pick for it’s high calcium content. A calcium-rich diet helps build strong bones early in life and prevent osteoporosis later on.
Need another great reason to top off your cereal with yogurt? The active cultures in yogurt help food move through your system more smoothly, easing gastrointestinal problems like inflammatory bowel disease, constipation and diarrhea. The active cultures also may help prevent yeast infections in women. Consumption of yogurt lowers the vaginal pH (measure of acidity or basicity), helping our bodies wart off these painful infections.
Greek yogurt is your best bet, with more protein and less fat than regular yogurt. It also has up to fifty percent less salt then standard varieties. The best part- Even fat-free varieties of Greek yogurt have a creamy, thick texture bound to please your palette.
Hint: Greek Yogurt is a perfect substitute for sour cream in baking, with 6 times less fat and little difference in taste!
Try this recipe for healthy tuna salad!
2 cans 6 oz. light white tuna in water
2 tablespoons Organic pickle relish
1/2 tablespoon Organic vegenaise
1/2 tablespoon Organic Dijon mustard
½ Cup 2% fat organic Greek yogurt
for some extra veggies add chopped celery and carrots!
