Why Yogurt Is So Good For You
Nutritionally speaking, yogurt is rich in vitamins B6, B12, and Riboflavin, calcium, protein, and probiotics.
Vitamin B6 is used in amino acid metabolism, and helps to regulate sugar metabolism, histamine and neurotransmitter production .
Vitamin B12 is used in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system, in the formation of blood, is used in cell metabolism, DNA synthesis and regulation, fatty acid synthesis, and energy production. Vitamin B12 cannot be made by plants or animals, only bacteria is capable of producing it, and since yogurt is made by the fermentation of milk by bacteria, that is why is yogurt contains a plentiful supply.
Riboflavin is required in a large number of cellular processes, plays a major role in energy production, and is required to process fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.
Calcium is an essential mineral and is used in the building of bones and teeth, in fact, more than 90% of the calcium in your body is stored there. Daily requirements for calcium range from 1200 mg to 1500 mg. The calcium contained in milk and yogurt can be easily absorbed by the body unlike the calcium obtained from many supplements.
Proteins are chains of amino acids which are the basic building blocks of our bodies.
Probiotics are the good bacteria which live in the intestines and support the immune system and fight bad bacteria which cause abdominal and digestive problems, candida and other yeast infections.
One of the nice things about yogurt is it is safe to eat for people that are lactose intolerant as the lactose is converted to lactic acid during the fermentation process.
