Benefits of Yogurt

It's hard to imagine that anyone hasn't heard of the benefits of yogurt.

How yogurt helps your general health

A common probiotic in yogurt is acidophilus and this bacteria has so many proven benefits.

Yogurt has helped some women who have yeast infection. I’ll be up front – it doesn’t help everybody, but it is PROVEN to help SOME women. Give it a go. Best result seem to be when the yeast infection is eradicated by some other means, but then instead of sitting around waiting for it to reappear – because you know it does! - get in there with yogurt yeast infection treatment. You’ve got nothing to lose but your thrush!

The benefits of yogurt extend to taking it during and after treatment with antibiotics. Research shows that yogurt can help with antibiotic diarrhea and even the Mayo Clinic suggests eating yogurt during treatment. It must be a brand of yogurt that contains viable bacteria to be of assistance.

How to make yogurt

Homemade yogurt is so good for you and you control the production every step of the way. You can make it from any type of milk that you choose - cow, sheep, soy, camel! - and add as much or as little sweetening as you like. The health benefits of yogurt increase even further when you eat it freshly made while it is still bursting with probiotic bacteria. And it doesn't need to be complicated. Take a look at how simple it can be to learn how to make yogurt.

How to flavor yogurt need not be a problem – I simply add my choice of jam to it. Try ice cream toppings, maple syrup or honey if you want a sweet yogurt. Try chives and fresh herbs for a savory yogurt flavor.

Looking to buy a yogurt maker? Check out these choices before you make a decision.

How to buy yogurt

• check that it carries the Live and Active seal (in the US) or that it states somewhere on the packaging how many viable probiotics bacteria are in it

• check which probiotic bacteria are in the yogurt. Maybe you want a particular type

• Check that it doesn't say "heat treated"

• Check the use-by-date. Research has shown how yogurt bacteria levels reduce over time. Fresh is best.

And if you're concerned about the Activia lawsuit then I hope this article will set your mind at rest.

Whether you've found Activia yogurt beneficial or not, share your experience with other readers.

Not sure whether good bacteria survive the trip through your digestive tract?

Want to make yogurt cheese?

Yogurt cheese is another of those things that can be so dang good for you and tastes good too. And easy! Did I say it was easy to make! You'll find everything you need to know about how to make yogurt cheese right here. The benefits of yogurt cheese include its health giving properties, but as well, it's a very versatile food - you can eat it a hundred different ways and that applies to Bulgarian yogurt. I've even thrown in a bit of history. What more could you want!

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