Just like milk, yogurt is often considered a perfect diet snack. After all, it says “Made With Real Fruits” on the label.
Probiotics Deception
One of yogurt’s big promises is the beneficial gut-friendly bacteria (probiotics) it contains – in theory. According to a study done in 2001 by Belgian researchers, only 13% of all yogurts actually contain the amount of probiotics it claims on the label. The worst is – most yogurts are filled with sugar, shown to feed bad bacteria in your gut,basically nullifying any benefits the probiotics might have had on your body. If you want extra probiotics – fermented veggies, miso, tempeh or even a quality probiotic supplement are better choices.
What’s The Deal With Gelatin?
More and more yogurts are now gelatin-free. But does that mean gelatin is unhealthy? Not in that case. Gelatin is simply an animal collagen-derived ingredient that’s used as a gelling agent in yogurt and a ton of other food products. While it’s used as a supplement in some health circles, a lot of people prefer avoiding it for religious reasons or to follow a strict vegan diet.
Fattening Fillers
If you look at most yogurts’ labels, you’ll realize most of them are closer to a terrible dessert than to a smart fat-burning snack. Most of them are filled with ingredients you’re better off avoiding:
- Artificial sweeteners
- Artificial coloring
- Sugar
- High fructose corn syrup
Summary
+ If you have any kind of intolerance to dairy, it would be wise to avoid yogurt and reduce potential bloating
and inflammation.
+ Yogurt is not the good source of probiotics it claims to be.
+ Your best choice is organic plain Greek yogurt without any fillers or artificial ingredients, and sweetened naturally (example: fruits, raw honey or maple syrup).
