How good is yougurt everday for you?

Question

isn't it fat?

This one says 99% Fat free...How can it be fat free when it has 170 calories and 15 calories from fat? Explain?

Answer 1

Yogurt came to America from Europe in the 1930's au natural - no sugar, no fruit, and no sprinkles. While many of the yogurt tubs of today can be confused with candy, there's a surge to go back to the basics, offering nutrients that taste good and are good for you.

Beyond calcium, yogurt provides magnesium, riboflavin, B-vitamins and good bacteria that help digest the natural sugar in the milk.
The latest craze is Greek yogurt. Many love it as it's super creamy, not tart, yet contains three times the protein as regular nonfat. FAGE brand sells full fat, two percent and fat free versions. At just 80 calories for the fat free, it's a filling yet low cal snack. Watch out for their full fat container that delivers 260 calories and 20 grams a fat in a tub! Greek is great, just watch which one you grab.

Those who are lactose intolerant might try soy yogurt for relief. Soy is dairy free yet contains a third a day's quota for calcium and one serving of soy protein in a six ounce tub.

While many say sheep's milk yogurt is an acquired taste, our taste test did not find it gamey. In addition, it is higher in protein, calcium, and vitamins than cow's milk versions. Many find it is easier to digest as well.

Finally, what is known as yogurt's cousin is kefir, a liquid smoothie containing 10 active bacteria cultures. Kefir shows promise in helping irritable bowels.

Whether you choose kefir or yogurt, most contain some active cultures, but not all do. Check the ingredient list along with your nutrition facts to make sure you have a handful of live active cultures in your tub.

Along with taste, your yogurt should be high in calcium and protein, low in saturated fat and sugar.

Most plain yogurts will have 12 grams of sugar per 6 ounce tub. This sugar naturally occurs in the lactose, or milk sugar.

If want to know how much sugar is in your yogurt, divide the sugar grams by four to get the amount of teaspoons in your brand. If you can find a tub that contains under 20 grams, it's a good choice.

Answer 2

Yogurt is great for you. It has probiotics (or live bacterial cultures) that help with digestion, and overall maintaining healthy immunity. And don't worry about the fat. Your body needs fat. And yogurt doesn't have that much of it. I'd stay away from the lite versions, because they have artificial sweeteners, which are way worse for you than fat.

EDIT: to answer your last question, 99% fat free, just means it's mostly fat free. something that's 98% fat free would have just a little bit more fat than something that's 99% fat free. don't be afraid of fat. You need it in small amounts.

Answer 3

Yogurt is a great breakfast choice. It has probiotics - natural flora that help regulate your digestive system. A few years ago, I was in the hospital on one some heavy antibiotics. The hospital started me on eating a yogurt every morning since.
You need natural bacteria for your digestive system. Believe me, it makes a big difference.

If you're worried about the fat, eat the low-fat variety (that's what I do) and watch your diet for the rest of the day. If you're going to eat fat, the time to do it is in the morning, not at lunch and especially not in the evening.

Answer 4

Yogurt is a good source of Vit D and Calcium. You can buy different types with different amounts of fat and calories in them. Of course with anything else, you can choose how much you eat.

Answer 5

Yogurt is excellent for you! In fact, all dairy products are. Studies have shown that three serving of a dairy product a day can help reduce the risk of cancer, osteoperosis and can even contribute to weight loss. However, it is all in the KIND of dairy product you eat. Yogurt is absolutely amazing for you, but be sure you are eating low or non-fat varieties, with little or no added sugar. Frozen yogurt is good too, but again, opt for low fat options. Eating three servings of dairy is very important to a healthy diet, just be sure for whatever you choose those three to be, that they are low fat varieties and you are set! Three a day dairY!

Answer 6

I'm assuming you mean Yogurt, and no it's isn't fattening. You can buy low fat versions. And the benefits are great. Lots of calcium. Eating some everyday is great.

Answer 7

Yogurt is VERY good for you. It has calcium and protein, which are two ingredients you want in your diet for health, buidling muscle and bone, and maintaining a healthy weight. Lowfat or nonfat yogurt is better because all fat in dairy products is saturated fat, and you want to keep saturated fat to a minimum.

Answer 8

it depends on the brand of yoghurt. Some have little or no fat but don't taste of much. Live yoghurt each day is pretty good for you as far as I'm concerned.

Answer 9

It will of corse have some fat but compare that amount to in a chocolate bar and its great just have one instead ofan unhealthy snack but dont go out of your way for one if you dont need one!! alternitavly just have fruit or make a smoothie!!!

Answer 10

Its got calcium which is extremely good for your bones, teeth, hair, and has proteins which is extremely good for growth and repair, etc. And too much of anything makes one fat. Plus, you can buy low fat yoghurt.