So how should wereallynavigate the yogurt aisle?
Should we stick to eating plant-based options, or simply enjoy it if we arent experiencing any intolerance symptoms?
Here, the pros and cons of this key in of dairy.
The reputed pros.
It’s loaded with probiotics.
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Yogurt contains probiotics, which are essentially for a healthy gut microbiome.
Kefir is especially gut-healthy, as it has a higher protein and probiotic content than regular yogurt.
Yogurt also contains calcium, but keep in mind that calcium alone will not improve bone density.
Vitamin D and magnesium are both essential for the utilization of calcium by the bone matrix.
Yogurt contains scant amounts of both.
It’s packed with protein.
A four-ounce serving of Greek yogurt contains 12 grams of protein.
This is equivalent to two eggs and roughly half a four-ounce serving of fish.
In this case, yogurt trumps on the protein front.
The reputed cons.
Yogurt can be mucus-forming.
When I took them off yogurt and milk, their chronic sinusitis and congestion (i.e.
mucus) went away (as did their IBS, headaches, and bloating).
It can contain harmful hormones.
A small amount of dairy does not show a cancer correlation, according toT.
As always, a healthy lifestyle is all about balance.
