May Yogurt Reduce Risk of Heart Diseases? - Part 1 – Heart 11

We all know that yogurt is good for our health. In fact, yogurt is a functional food which provides health benefit more than common foods.

Fig 01- Frozen yogurt with fruit

I consume yogurt sometimes, the consumption little bit increase, especially during hot season.

As you might know that Yogurt is a good source of:

- minerals (calcium, potassium, magnesium)

- vitamins (B6 and B12)

- low calories

- protein

- heart healthy fat and probiotics

Fig 02- Meal, just for illustration

Three main minerals are calcium, potassium and magnesium. Two vitamin are B6 and B12.

Fig 03- Greek yogurt with cherry flavor

Probiotic may mean gut flora which are good bacteria in the certain foods to make our gut or digestive system healthier, and even to lower risk of several chronic diseases.

Yogurt in the market might be added by some kinds of important microbes, but at least contain two bacteria:

- Lactobacillus bulgaricus

- Streptococcus thermophilus

# To be continued to Part 2

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