Yogurt is one perfect snack for fitness fanatics; it is created by fermenting the milk with the inoculation of special acidifying microorganisms and lactic ferments.
It is rich in protein, calcium, probiotics and beneficial microorganisms. The dairy department of all supermarkets is full of choices; let's find out what the 6 best yogurts to be attentive to the figure and health.
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Dense and high in protein, it is considered a cheese in its home country of Iceland.
It is produced by fermenting skimmed milk with bacterial cultures and provides densely concentrated proteins and very little fat and calories.
A jar of 150g provides 17g of protein; is an excellent ally for the fitness addicted and it also helps us feel full for longer.
Kefir
The growing interest in the role probiotics play in the digestive and immune systems has made kefir a highly sought-after product in the dairy industry.
This yogurt is produced in Caucasian regions by inoculating milk with a colony of bacteria and yeasts called "kefir grains”; the bacteria inside it decompose the lactose making it very digestible.
A jar of kefir offers 11 grams of protein and high amounts of football e vitamin D.
YOGURT TO DRINK
Drinkable yoghurts are in great demand in the modern landscape, where life is increasingly hectic and little time is devoted to the lunch break.
These drinks are made using techniques that make yogurt more like buttermilk in texture; nutrition labels suggest they may offer similar benefits to traditional yogurt, including 10 grams of protein per jar, calcium, vitamin B and good bacterial strains compatible with the gut.
LABNEH
Labneh is a spreadable thickened dairy product made by filtering cow's milk yogurt. IS' similar to Greek yogurt, but thick like cream cheese and is an excellent source of vitamins, proteins, minerals and probiotics.
It can be used spread on toast or to dress sautéed vegetables, salads and potatoes. This Middle Eastern product is more difficult to find in large supermarkets, but it is possible to make it at home!
Here's how to do it: line a colander with 2 gauze pads, put the colander in a bowl, mix ¼ teaspoon of salt in 2 cups of whole yogurt, place the yogurt in the colander, fold the ends of the gauze over the yogurt and refrigerate for at least 12/24 hours.
GREEK YOGURT
Greek yogurt is more concentrated and compact than traditional yoghurt and suffers well 3 filtration processes; this makes it sodium free and also reduces the amount of lactose, allowing you to have a high amount of protein, in fact a jar contains about 8 gr.
It is widely used in the preparation of sauces and savory foods and is perfect as , snack protein for athletes.
VEGETABLE YOGURT
Vegans have more and more products "non-dairy” available in supermarkets; manufacturers are able to inoculate plant-based milk such as soy, coconut and almonds with bacterial strains.
Many of these products are fortified with vitamin D and calcium to simulate the nutritional profile of yogurt, but it is difficult for them to contain the same amounts of proteins; the soy-based yogurt it is the one that contains the most.
Always pay attention to nutritional labels; many yogurts contain added sugar, so always check brands and choose products that only naturally contain sugar.
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