5 surprising benefits of yogurt

yogurt has many nutritious health benefits. It is an excellent source of protein, calcium, riboflavin and vitamin B 12.. People with a risk of osteoporosis should eat at least one serving of yogurt per day.

It has also been claimed that yogurt may protect against some types of cancer.

There are three types of yogurt: regular(whole milk), low-fat and skim. Low-fat and skim yogurt are good for people who are on a cholesterol lowering diet or just simply watching their weights. These types of yogurt do not raise blood cholesterol levels.

Some people have trouble digesting lactose, a carbohydrate in milk and other milk products, Yogurt is a healthy way to get the calcium the body needs, for the people who can not tolerate milk products.

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