This makes a healthy addition to your daily diet
Yoghurt is incredibly good for you – if it’s the natural, unsweetened, live variety. Let’s find out more about its benefits.
- A pot of yoghurt a day will help you reach your daily calcium requirement.
- Rich in protein it also contains vitamins A and B12.
- Yoghurt can be made from goat’s milk and soya as well as dairy.
- Buy yoghurt containing probiotic bacteria and it can help keep your digestive system in balance, and keep your immune system strong.
- If you’re watching your weight it can be used as a healthier option to cream.
- Although not as healthy as the natural, unsweetened kind, frozen yoghurt can be a healthier alternative to ice cream if you watch the added sugar.
- A bowl of natural yoghurt with some chopped fresh or dried fruits and some nuts makes a nutritious breakfast or snack.
- Yoghurt is great blended with soft fruits for a healthy smoothie.