Yogurt shopping

The yogurt section in health food shops and super markets is not what it to be used. Today there are more species of cultured milk products than ever before without touching on the variety of flavors available. These days rice or soy can buy yoghurts made of cow milk, goat milk. There are exploring a variety of additives and functional ingredients. The options range from soy-based phytosterols that help lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol to probiotics support a healthy immune system. However the consumer's responsibility to identify which products are legitimate comes with better access to alternatives and which only gimmicks.

Recent studies in the medical literature provide justification for three specific ingredients you can find in your local dairy section. But before diving into the actual facts and figures, I would point out, that is the basis of these and other ingredients added the most important factor in determining a product's health potential yogurt. The first thing to ever be sure is yogurt a sound basis. By this mean I contains live cultures and is free of artificial ingredients and without added sugar.

Many health experts we recommend contain more Omega-3 rich foods in our diets. Eat fish and flaxseeds belong to the most frequently recommended ways of accomplishing this purpose. So unusual as it may seem, can some yogurt eat both help. A new study in the journal nutrition in clinical practice found that eating a fish oil (DHA) enriched yogurt per day for three weeks a portion, effectively increased the DHA in 12 healthy volunteers. The details of the research indicate that DHA added lead functional yogurt containing 600 mg per serving, to an increase in plasma Phospholipid DHA, a 16% increase in the total w 3S and a decline in the pro-inflammatory Phospholipid arachidonic acid by 32%. (1)

Adding extra protein to yogurt can help in the fight against obesity. March 2010 issue of the British Journal of nutrition reported that consumes a yogurt-based breakfast which is enriched with protein powder more calories burn potential (Thermogenesis), promotes reduction and the hunger while at the same time to eat desire. The types of protein in the study used dairy derived: Alpha-Lactalbumin enriched whey protein (Alpha-LAC) and whey protein. (2)

If you happen to see the letters PGX on a cardboard box yogurt, here is what it stands for: PolyGlycopleX. In every day, this is basically a very viscous form of fiber blood sugar in clinical trials to the balance shown promote weight loss and lipids. A recent publication in the magazine reveals nutrition, 5 grams PGX add the glycemic index (GI) of yogurt a serving yogurt can significantly reduce. Yogurt in question contained 50 grams carbohydrates at the starting point. After sprinkling in a package of PGX fallen GI sweetened yogurt around 16%. This positive shift in the GI of product resulted in a meaningful reduction in post-consumption blood sugar levels. (3,4,5)

A novel viscose polysaccharides (NVP/PGX) lowers the glycemic index of yogurt 

You can buy certainly commercial yogurt with added functional ingredients in it. Or, you can what I do: create your own. I start with Greek yogurt. This diversity of strained yoghurt is higher in protein and low in carbohydrates than conventional forms of cultured dairy. I add that a few grams organic, raw walnuts. Not only does this add great taste and texture to the mix, but it offers valuable fiber, nutrients and Omega-3 fatty acids. Numerous studies show in addition that regular Walnut intake improves cardio cardiovascular health and reduces possibly abdominal obesity. Need a little sweet with your yogurt? If so, should with you own homemade Berry jam, consider to use organic blueberries, cranberries and strawberries. The recipe for my homemade Berry jam couldn't be easier: just a handful of you take favorite berries in a pot and add a small amount of water. Let boil the mixture down gently for 10 minutes. With a hand blender puree you and cool off before use. Add a small amount of liquid stevia for extra sweet, if desired. Make your own functional yogurt is a cheap and easy way to derive all the health benefits mentioned above, and maybe even more. (6,7,8)

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