Probiotic yoghurt
A good probiotic yoghurt is a great source of protein and calcium as well as a significant supporter of gut health.
A good yoghurt will have:
Less than 5 grams of fat per 100 grams
Less than 5 grams of sugar per 100 grams
More than 150mg of calcium per 100 grams
Probiotic yoghurts can be a bit sour so they often contain a lot of sugar. Often they claim "no added sugar" but you'll see "fruit puree" high on the ingredients list. This is the sugary part of the fruit with no beneficial fibre. It's best to avoid these products and add your own fruit to plain yoghurt.
Also beware of "diet" yoghurts containing artificial sweeteners. Artificial sweeteners can be a good way of reducing sugar in your diet but they can have negative side effects. It's ideal if your daily diet is made up of foods that are as close to their natural source as possible. The more sweet-tasting things you eat the more sweet-tasting things you'll want.
A good yoghurt will have:
Less than 5 grams of fat per 100 grams
Less than 5 grams of sugar per 100 grams
More than 150mg of calcium per 100 grams
Probiotic yoghurts can be a bit sour so they often contain a lot of sugar. Often they claim "no added sugar" but you'll see "fruit puree" high on the ingredients list. This is the sugary part of the fruit with no beneficial fibre. It's best to avoid these products and add your own fruit to plain yoghurt.
Also beware of "diet" yoghurts containing artificial sweeteners. Artificial sweeteners can be a good way of reducing sugar in your diet but they can have negative side effects. It's ideal if your daily diet is made up of foods that are as close to their natural source as possible. The more sweet-tasting things you eat the more sweet-tasting things you'll want.