Guest guest Posted February 4, 2001 Report Share Posted February 4, 2001 Dear a, I " forgot " about YOGURT... I was including it in DAIRY. Look what I found! Hope you all enjoy! God Bless each of you, elaine ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 18 Reasons to Eat Yogurt by Lynn Grieger, R.D., C.D.E. As an exchange student to Germany in the summer of 1974 I remember eating a strange white and tangy substance. It was my first exposure to yogurt. Although many of us had never experienced yogurt in the 1970s, today the average American consumes five pounds of yogurt per person each year! Yet Europeans eat twice as much yogurt. Perhaps we should take a tip from across the ocean. Nutritional benefits of yogurt * rich in protein (8 grams per cup) * good source of calcium (plain yogurt has 400 mg per cup -- more than one cup of skim milk) * contains as much potassium as a banana * excellent source of the B vitamin riboflavin * improves lactose (the carbohydrate in dairy products) digestion by aiding production of the enzyme lactase * active cultures present in some types of yogurt protect against diarrhea and are helpful in strengthening the immune system * may help reduce risk of colon and breast cancer by improving our immune system defenses How to select the most nutritious yogurt Steer away from sprinkles and bright colors and opt instead for these important items: * The carton should clearly indicate the yogurt contains 'live and active' cultures such as Lactobacillus acidophilus or Bifidus. These types of cultures help keep our digestive systems strong and healthy. * Look for at least 300 mg calcium per serving. * Choose yogurt that contains the least amount of added sugars. Typically these brands will contain no more than 250 calories per serving. * Pay attention to expiration dates, since the amount of beneficial active cultures decrease after that. Yogurt tastes great any time of the day! * Sprinkle flavored yogurt with sunflower seeds, chopped nuts or wheat germ for a pleasant crunch. * Add chopped fresh fruit to plain yogurt. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup to satisfy your sweet tooth. * Top low-fat granola cereal with yogurt instead of milk for a delicious breakfast or afternoon snack. * Pack yogurt in lunch containers for a great noontime treat. * Use nonfat plain yogurt instead of mayonnaise or sour cream in dressings and salads. For a creamier texture, drain the yogurt overnight in a coffee filter over a measuring cup. The leftover liquid can be used in breads, soups, or sauces. * Use plain nonfat yogurt to top microwave chicken or fish for a moist and flavorful entree. * Layer vanilla yogurt with fresh fruit for a delicious dessert. Copyright © 2001 with iVillage. All rights reserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2001 Report Share Posted February 5, 2001 Elaine, Thanks for the article. Yogurt is so nutritious. Stonyfield Farm's yogurt has S. Thermophilus, L Bulgaricus, L. Acidophilus, Bifidus, L Casei and L Reuteri. It is the only yogurt I've found that has so many live active cultures without going into a health food store. Most grocery stores carry it in the quart size, and it contains no pesticides, antibiotics or hormones. I'm glad you like yogurt and it also likes you. Your breakfast dilemma is solved! hugs, a ----- Original Message ----- From: Elaine <elainer@...> RA <RA-Support > Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2001 2:40 PM Subject: [ ] 18 Reasons to Eat Yogurt > Dear a, > > I " forgot " about YOGURT... I was including it in DAIRY. > Look what I found! Hope you all enjoy! > > God Bless each of you, > elaine > > ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ > 18 Reasons to Eat Yogurt > by Lynn Grieger, R.D., C.D.E. > > As an exchange student to Germany in the summer of 1974 I > remember eating a strange white and tangy substance. It was my > first exposure to yogurt. Although many of us had never > experienced yogurt in the 1970s, > today the average American consumes five > pounds of yogurt per person each year! Yet Europeans eat twice as > much yogurt. Perhaps we should take a tip from across the ocean. > > Nutritional benefits of yogurt > > * rich in protein (8 grams per cup) > * good source of calcium (plain yogurt has 400 mg per cup -- > more than one cup of skim milk) > * contains as much potassium as a banana > * excellent source of the B vitamin riboflavin > * improves lactose (the carbohydrate in dairy products) > digestion by aiding production of the enzyme lactase > * active cultures present in some types of yogurt protect against > diarrhea and are helpful in strengthening the immune system > * may help reduce risk of colon and breast cancer by > improving our immune system defenses > > How to select the most nutritious yogurt > Steer away from sprinkles and bright colors and opt instead for > these > important items: > > * The carton should clearly indicate the yogurt contains 'live > and active' cultures such as Lactobacillus acidophilus or > Bifidus. These types of cultures help keep our digestive > systems strong and healthy. > * Look for at least 300 mg calcium per serving. > * Choose yogurt that contains the least amount of added > sugars. Typically these brands will contain no more than 250 > calories per serving. > * Pay attention to expiration dates, since the amount of > beneficial active cultures decrease after that. > > Yogurt tastes great any time of the day! > > * Sprinkle flavored yogurt with sunflower seeds, chopped > nuts or wheat germ for a pleasant crunch. > * Add chopped fresh fruit to plain yogurt. Drizzle with honey > or maple syrup to satisfy your sweet tooth. > * Top low-fat granola cereal with yogurt instead of milk for a > delicious breakfast or afternoon snack. > * Pack yogurt in lunch containers for a great noontime treat. > * Use nonfat plain yogurt instead of mayonnaise or sour > cream in dressings and salads. For a creamier texture, drain > the yogurt overnight in a coffee filter over a measuring cup. > The leftover liquid can be used in breads, soups, or sauces. > * Use plain nonfat yogurt to top microwave chicken or fish > for a moist and flavorful entree. > * Layer vanilla yogurt with fresh fruit for a delicious dessert. > > Copyright © 2001 with iVillage. All rights > reserved. > > > > Chat room: chat/ > Web pages for our group: http://rheumatoid.arthritis.freehosting.net/ > http://www.rasupport.webprovider.com/ > Change subscription options: > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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