Evidence points to yogurt as a nutrient-dense part of healthy diets
Recent research published in The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging suggests that regular yogurt consumption is linked to improved heart health and lower risks of cardiovascular disease. The findings highlight the 'food-matrix effect,' where the nutritional benefits of whole foods may outweigh concerns regarding saturated fat content.
Why it matters
This research challenges traditional dietary advice regarding saturated fats and provides evidence-based support for incorporating fermented dairy into a healthy diet.
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Add as preferred source Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain People have been making health claims about yogurt for hundreds of years.
The Mongol emperor Genghis Khan, in the late 12th and early 13th centuries, reportedly believed yogurt would give his army strength and bravery, but science has only recently begun catching up.
But much of my research looks at how we can stay vital and healthy as we age, and if we can increase our protein intake while reducing chronic disease risk, which yogurt can help us do, then maybe Genghis Khan was onto something.
The work is published in The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging .
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