Benefits of Yogurt

As Indians, we find yogurt or curd to be a part of almost every household’s regular diet.  Yogurt has several benefits and is particularly good for consumption during Indian summers. It cools the body and its good bacteria helps fight irritation in the stomach lining. Here are some other benefits of eating yogurt that you may not have known of.

Rich in nutrients

Its high Vitamin B13 and riboflavin helps keeping the heart healthy and fight against heart disease. It also contains essential minerals like magnesium, phosphorus and potassium.

Source of calcium

It is said that one cup of yogurt contains 275 mg of calcium. Making yogurt a part of your daily diet can improve your bone health and prevent osteoporosis

High in Protein

Protein is important for an active lifestyle. Yogurt (especially Greek yogurt) is high in protein. It helps provide energy by supporting the metabolism.

Can Help against allergies

Probiotic yogurt can boost the immune system and ward off bad bacteria for the body. Some studies have shown that children who consumed yogurt on a daily basis were at lesser risk of infections and allergies.

Fights Tooth cavities

The lactic acid found in yogurt keeps the gums healthy and also fights cavities that erode the tooth enamel.

Helps maintain blood pressure

People with high blood pressure are often suggested to consume yogurt. The potassium in yogurt flushes out excess sodium in the body and helps bring blood pressure levels to normalcy.