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| − | See also : [[fermented food]] | + | See also : [[fermented food]]<br> |
| + | By adding bacterial cultures to milk and fermenting them, yogurt is produced. The tart flavor and pudding-like texture is due to the breakdown of lactose of milk into lactic acid. | ||
==Special Precautions of Yogurt== | ==Special Precautions of Yogurt== | ||
==The benefits of Yogurt are== | ==The benefits of Yogurt are== | ||
| − | + | The lactic acid bacteria, such as the Lactobacillus casei, actually give several health benefits to an individual. One of which is protection from viruses that causes colds and flu. When taking yogurt in a regular basis, you are strengthening the arsenal that protects your body from invasive diseases. Probiotic yogurts can stimulate immunity at the cellular level. Cellular immunity is our body’s first line of defense against viruses, parasites and yeasts. Studies showed that those who are taking their daily cup of either probiotic or conventional yogurt are more likely protected from respiratory disease causing microorganisms, such as influenza and common colds, than those who do not have them in their diet. | |
[[Category:Treatments]] | [[Category:Treatments]] | ||
[[Category:Food Therapy]] | [[Category:Food Therapy]] | ||
Revision as of 13:20, 29 November 2011
See also : fermented food
By adding bacterial cultures to milk and fermenting them, yogurt is produced. The tart flavor and pudding-like texture is due to the breakdown of lactose of milk into lactic acid.
Special Precautions of Yogurt
The benefits of Yogurt are
The lactic acid bacteria, such as the Lactobacillus casei, actually give several health benefits to an individual. One of which is protection from viruses that causes colds and flu. When taking yogurt in a regular basis, you are strengthening the arsenal that protects your body from invasive diseases. Probiotic yogurts can stimulate immunity at the cellular level. Cellular immunity is our body’s first line of defense against viruses, parasites and yeasts. Studies showed that those who are taking their daily cup of either probiotic or conventional yogurt are more likely protected from respiratory disease causing microorganisms, such as influenza and common colds, than those who do not have them in their diet.
