SASSY LASSI YOGURT DRINK

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF YOGURT Yogurt is a dairy product produced by fermentation

of milk. It contains many good qualities of milk and has proven therapeutic powers. It is a rich source of calcium and contains healthy nutrients. Yogurt with live active cultures (called ‘good bacteria’ in common parlance and labeled as ‘Probiotic yogurt’) is found to improve digestion and boost immunity. Health-conscious people eat it daily to remain fit.

Yogurt may be called wonder food as it contains nutrients like riboflavin, B vitamins, folic acid, lactic acid, potassium, phosphorous, iodine and zinc. Make yogurt an essential part of your diet if you haven’t already, because it provides health benefits that not all people are aware of.

1. MAKES BONES STRONGYogurt is a good source ofvitamin D and calcium, whichhelp in making bones strong.If taken adequately in earlyage, it helps in building

bones.For adults, it helps inmaintaining bone density,which reduces with age. Ithelps to prevent

osteoporosis.

2. KEEPS THE GUT HEALTHYThe bacteria found inyogurt protect the gut inmultiple ways: curingconstipation, diarrhea,inflammatory bowel

diseaseor syndrome, pylori

infectionand even lactose

intolerance.

3. PROVIDES NECESSARY PROTEIN

Protein is essential for ourbody as it gives us energyand helps in building muscleand other structures. Itprovides the body with the essential amino acids forthis purpose. Thus, yogurt isa good alternative to meatrich diet as it is high in protein and fulfils the need of the body.

4. KEEPS YOUR STOMACH FULLERYogurt increases satietybecause of its high proteincontent. Thus, you can golonger without needing toeat food. Thus, this way diet control is also

possiblebecause you don’t feel theurge to eat more

frequently.

5. HELPS IN MAINTAINING WHITENESS OF YOUR TEETH

Drinking a lot many cupsof coffee and tea doesterrible things to yourteeth. The lactic acidpresent in yogurt helps

inprotecting gums and

teethand has no harmful

effecton enamel.

6. REDUCES SYMPTOMS OF ALLERGY

Probiotics (good bacteria)

help in reducing thebody’s reactions to

pollenand other allergens.

7. BOOSTS IMMUNITY

It has been found thatregular intake of yogurthelps in boosting immunity of a person. Itmakes the infectionfighting cells active andstronger. Thus, yogurtmay help prevent

commoncold.

8. GIVES INSTANT ENERGY

It contains carbohydrateswhich help in replenishingthe energy lost. Also, itgives the body backelectrolytes lost due to sweat. Thus, yogurt is goodfor a pre- and post-workoutsnack. It also contains Bvitamins, which givesinstant energy to the body.

9. FIGHT DIABETESStudies have found thatpeople who take yogurtregularly as part of theirdiet are less prone to

type2 diabetes.

10. MAY REDUCE RISK OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Studies have found thatIntake of yogurt helps inmaintaining a normal

bloodpressure. Thus, everybodyshould make yogurtan essential part of theirdiet.