The yogurt section seems to be taking on a life of its own, whether those cultures are “live” or not. Shoppers can expect to find numerous brands with a plethora of varieties. If traditional yogurt was an acquired taste before or if it seems too passé now, you may be pleasantly surprised by this newer world of fermented options.
Health Benefits of Yogurt: Probiotics
Your gastrointestinal tract (GI) tract is teeming with trillions of helpful bacteria that can impact your digestive health, which is why many health experts are suggesting we eat live, active bacteria—probiotics. A new study led by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health found that eating more yogurt was associated with a reduced risk of Type 2 diabetes. Researchers posit that this may be linked to probiotics in yogurt leading to improvement in insulin sensitivity and reduced inflammation. Yogurts labeled with the “Live & Active Cultures” seal are guaranteed to contain beneficial bacteria like those from the Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria families, which prevent harmful bacterial growth and help to counter the acidity (pH) of the gut by doing battle with bacterial villains such as diarrhea-producing Clostridioides difficile or (C. diff.) according to Nature Reviews Microbiology….