7 good deeds of

yogurt

Food is for enjoyment - whether you're watching your weight, looking after your bones or looking for something delicious to eat, there will be a yogurt that does the trick for you. With a wide variety of flavours and textures, every mouthful is a tasty experience. The good nutritional offerings of protein, vitamins and minerals as well as the active cultures, are just the icing on the cake!

1. Helps us digest Lactose

Some people are sensitive to lactose, the natural sugar found in milk and this may cause bloating, abdominal discomfort or diarrhoea. The live and active cultures in yogurts can help the digestion of lactose and can even help lactose-sensitive people enjoy the health benefits of milk.

2. Contains 'good' bacteria

‘Good’ bacteria are living cultures that when consumed in sufficient numbers can provide health benefits that go beyond basic nutrition.

3. Supports our bones through life

Eating yogurt provides a source of calcium to support the normal growth and development of bones in children and helps maintain bone solidity and strength throughout life. Yogurt is a source of protein and also contains vitamin A and vitamin B12.

4. Helps our body grow and repair

Our human tissue is made up of protein, calcium and essential minerals. Nourishing a child from an early age provides the building blocks for a strong and healthy body in adulthood. As children grow, demand for these nutrients increases. Yogurt is a source of protein and calcium.

5. Contains essential Amino Acids

Essential Amino Acids are elements that can’t be produced by your body itself and must be provided for in your diet. There are nine amino acids and all of these are present in yogurt.

6. Helps with a balanced diet

A balanced diet should contain the nutrients that your body needs. Yogurt contains protein and calcium which are important nutrients to help your body grow and repair. Yogurt is convenient and available in many varieties and flavours so it can easily be enjoyed on a daily basis.

7. Easy to enjoy

Yogurt is a tasty, nutritious snack that you can enjoy anytime. Imagine that mid-afternoon slump or when the kids are just home from school starving. Yogurt can provide energy and can invigorate and refresh you.