Diabetes prevention to body detox; 8 mind-blowing benefits of consuming yoghurt in summer

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  • The cooling and refreshing yoghurt is a dietary-essential in summer and crucial to maintain overall well-being. Here're benefits of consuming yoghurt in summer.

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"Yoghurt is a dairy product made with fermented milk. The bacteria present in yoghurt produce lactic acid, which gives it sour flavour and creamy texture. Yoghurt is a staple food in many cultures and it's been in everyone's diet from many years," says Samreen Saniya, Executive Nutritionist, Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, Bengaluru, Old Airport Road. Saniya shares many benefits of yoghurt in summer. (Freepik)

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1. Yoghurt has cooling properties which is great for summer recipes. It not only helps you beat the heat, but also improves appetite making your dining experience enjoyable. (Freepik)

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2. Yogurt is associated with probiotics, which has a positive impact on immunity, cardiovascular health and metabolic health. The good bacteria helps fight harmful toxins in the body. (Freepik)

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3. Regular consumption of yoghurt is associated with lowering type 2 diabetes risk. Consuming yogurt on a daily basis reduces the risk of developing diabetes. It is also good for people with lactose intolerance and digestion. (Freepik)

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4. Yoghurt improves gut health and immunity and protects against many disease conditions. Regular inclusion of yoghurt in the diet can help improve digestion and prevents constipation. Yogurt is found to be a very effective ingredient for lactose intolerance, constipation, inflammation and infections caused by bacteria. (Freepik)

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5. Yogurt is a good source of calcium that can provide at least 30% of the daily needs. Yoghurt has also a good amount of protein that can help in muscle growth and tissue repair. It also has vitamin B12 that helps in red blood cells production as well as brain function. (Pexels)

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6. Yoghurt is a natural immunity booster and effectively fights against gastrointestinal infections and respiratory infections like cold, flu. 

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7. Yoghurt has anti-carcinogenic properties that may reduce the risk of cancer or protect the body from colon and breast cancer. (Pinterest)

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8. The high amount of protein content in the yoghurt keeps us full for a long period of time, satisfy the hunger and prevent overeating, thus helping in weight management.