Most of the yogurt you buy in the grocery store dairy case is little more than junk food - you might as well just eat a candy bar as one of these cups full of sugar, high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, flavors and sweeteners and more. ============= The Cornucopia Institute’s new Yogurt Report includes a handy scorecard to help you find truly healthy yogurt—a cultured food that can help you optimize your gut health Most commercial yogurts are chockfull of sugar, processed fructose (high fructose corn syrup), and/or artificial sweeteners and flavors, which nourishes disease-causing microbes in your gut A healthy microbiome is not only important for optimal digestion of food and absorption of nutrients, these bacteria also help your body produce vitamins, absorb minerals, and even aid in the elimination of toxins Recent research suggests yogurt containing Lactobacillus rhamnosus can help protect children and pregnant women against heavy metal poisoning Your absolute best bet, when it comes to yogurt, is to make your own using a starter culture and raw, organic grass-fed milk. However, there are high-quality USDA 100% organic yogurts on the market; the Yogurt Report reveals the top brands
Posted on: Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:10:50 +0000
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