yoghurt

nutrient value

Yoghurt is a very good source of calcium and phosphorous. Yoghurt has protein in it too - what a power food! Those nudie cows should be very proud.

Our yoghurts have live microbial cultures called probiotics which are good for us by replenishing the 'good bacteria' in our tummies. You see, to work efficiently and effectively our digestive system needs a balance of types of bacteria. Sometimes the micro-flora of the gut gets out of balance through intestinal disturbances and is upset by over-indulgences of our diet and lack of activity. There is some evidence that consuming live cultures of lactobascillus and bifidobacterium in yoghurt can lead to a more rapid recovery of the balance of the flora in the gut.

Cow's milk and products that are made from it (such as yoghurt) are among foods most commonly associated with allergic reactions. If you come over all itchy or just feel a bit weird*, go to the doctor!

*If you feel weird most days, you're probably not allergic to yoghurt

trivia

Before the days of refrigeration it was discovered that you could preserve milk by fermenting it to yoghurt.