CHENNAI: Yogurt occupies a permanent seat in many meals across Indian households. Known for its protein and calciumrich qualities, yogurt is often known to be a super food. The lactic acid, a beneficial microorganism, in yogurt, secretes acidophilus and bifidus, which increases the healthy gut bacteria.
This microorganism also increases the bioavailability of B vitamins, calcium, copper, iron and magnesium. But, the quality and the nutrition in yogurt is completely based on the quality of milk you use to prepare yogurt.
It is easily digestible because of the yeast culture which actually eats the lactose in the source of milk, and the friendly microbes present in the yogurt actually reduces the chances of infestation or food poisoning. Try including yogurt to your diet at least once a week to get the most out of it.
OVERNIGHT OATS
METHOD
Wash the oats and soak it in yogurt overnight. Add fruits, nuts, honey, chia seeds in the morning and enjoy
When you buy yogurt from a supermarket make sure you buy the unflavoured one. Flavoured yogurt will have sugar in it.
(The writer is a nutritionist at Sano Holistic Nutrition Clinic)