Indians love retelling the story of how Lord Krishna was caught red-handed by his villagers for repeatedly stealing butter and yoghurt from their households. The tale, in which Krishna escapes their clutches saying he was just looking for nourishment as a little boy, is often narrated to kids by their parents, as they feed them yoghurt. A nutritional 'powerhouse' filled with calcium, protein and probiotics, yoghurt is a versatile dairy product made primarily from cow's milk.
It is prepared by fermenting milk, which converts the lactose in milk into lactic acid, which gives yoghurt its tangy flavour and thick texture. But, like Krishna did, is it ok to eat yoghurt every day? Let's find out: The daily dose of yoghurt Yes, it has many benefits but depending on whether it is full fat, no fat or low fat, the nutritional levels can vary. If there are added sugars or flavours, the quality can further come down.
Also, those with lactose intolerance will have to opt for lactose-free yoghurt instead of the traditional ones to stay safe. According to experts, Greek Yoghurt and plain yoghurt with live bacteria cultures are the most nutritious, due to their higher protein and lower sugar content and the presence of good probiotics for gut health. It's better to stay away from varieties with high added sugars, artificial ingredients and heavily processed ones.
Why include it in your diet? Yoghurt has become the favourite food item of fitness freaks and those who are trying to lose weight i.
