{"id":19247,"date":"2024-04-24T10:00:04","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T08:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/?p=19247"},"modified":"2024-04-22T11:32:16","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T09:32:16","slug":"why-adding-yoghurt-to-your-daily-diet-can-boost-your-overall-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/blog\/2024\/04\/24\/why-adding-yoghurt-to-your-daily-diet-can-boost-your-overall-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Why adding yoghurt to your daily diet can boost your overall health"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s no secret that fermented foods are important for your gut health, but that doesn\u2019t mean that you need to go out and buy fancy, expensive \u201csuperfoods\u201d that are often difficult to find and (let\u2019s be honest) don\u2019t always taste amazing.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Instead, you could just add a scoop of good old plain yoghurt to your meals. Here is everything you need to know about yoghurt, and its health benefits, in a nutshell:<\/p>\n

Why is yoghurt good for your gut?<\/b><\/p>\n

Yoghurt production involves the fermentation of milk using beneficial bacteria, <\/span>Lactobacillus bulgaricus<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>Streptococcus thermophilus<\/span><\/i>, which are referred to as live cultures.\u00a0 Also known as \u201cfriendly bacteria\u201d these micro-organisms are the mainstay of your gut health, underpinning immune function and affecting your mood. The probiotic effect of yoghurt also aids digestion.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Can I eat yoghurt if I\u2019m lactose intolerant?<\/b><\/p>\n

Surprisingly, you can! This is because during the yoghurt-making process, the lactose in milk is broken down into lactic acid during fermentation. This significantly reduces the lactose content of yoghurt and means that even those with lactose intolerance can safely consume it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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A muesli pot with yoghurt and fruit. Source: Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Full-cream, medium-fat or low-fat: how do I choose?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

It all depends on how much fat content you are looking for in your yoghurt. Fat content depends on the type of milk used:<\/span><\/p>\n