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One of the big buzz words in food these days is "probiotics." Probiotics represent an area of science dealing with beneficial bacteria -- often as it applies to the human diet. You may realize that yogurt can contain active cultures (bacteria) that help maintain good digestive health, but that's not all probiotics have the potential of doing for your health and well-being. It turns out that the beneficial bacteria in yogurt may contribute to oral health, too. Here's how it works.
Probiotic Yogurt and Oral Health
The human mouth contains hundreds of different types of bacteria. Some are good bacteria, but most are bad news for oral health. The good bacteria help keep the worst of the bad bacteria under better control. Probiotics like those found in yogurt, in conjunction with better oral care like regular brushing, may help control the amount of bad bacteria in the mouth, protecting teeth and reducing the risk of bacteria spreading to other areas of the body. If you like the idea of using beneficial bacteria to help keep your mouth in better shape but don't like the taste of yogurt, you may start seeing probiotic toothpastes and gums on the market -- if you haven't already.
Other Benefits of Yogurt
That's not all yogurt does for your body. Yogurt is high in calcium, potassium, magnesium, Vitamin B-2 and Vitamin B-12. A six ounce serving of yogurt also contains nine grams of protein and may be fortified with Vitamin D (a necessary component for the absorption of calcium).
Need more persuasion? We like the link between probiotics and oral health because it's an emerging science that merits closer scrutiny, but cultured yogurt has long been associated with discouraging vaginal infections and in maintaining healthy digestion by introducing and supporting the development of "good" bacteria in the body.
We should mention a few things about what constitutes an "active" yogurt culture. This is yogurt with live bacteria living in it. It's not as creepy as it sounds. Cheese is made in part from the action of minute, living organisms, as is wine and, of course, bread. The bacteria in yogurt can be fragile, though, and not all yogurt products contain active (or live) cultures. Frozen Yogurt does not contain active cultures (sorry), and not all active cultures are necessarily beneficial for, say, oral health.
If you want to eat right, yogurt has a legitimate claim as a healthy food. At the very least, it rivals milk and cheese in its ability to help replenish calcium and build strong bones and teeth, and in the end, developing a taste for probiotic yogurt may do a great deal more for your body than that.
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What else can I help you with?
Can probiotic yogurt can be prepared at home from an probiotic yogurt available in market?
When making your own probiotic yogurt at home you need to add an over the counter probiotic to the yogurt that you make in your yogurt maker.
What is the first probiotic?
The Lactobacilli group of bacteria, some of which are found in yogurt, was the first identified probiotic.
What is a bioyogurt?
A bioyogurt is another term for a probiotic yogurt, a yogurt which contains live bacteria for therapeutic reasons.
How do you eat frozen yogurt with out having a brain freeze?
You should eat the frozen yogurt slowly.
What yogurts provide good probiotic defense?
All yogurt provides some form of probiotic defense. However, several brands have used breeding methods that increase the amount of good bacteria found in their yogurt. A brands that does this is Activia.
Best probiotic for irritable bowel?
You really should have a doctor prescribe medication if you have irritable bowel syndrome. Yogurt is a good, natural source of probiotics.
What is dead yogurt?
Dead yogurt refers to yogurt that has lost its live probiotic cultures due to overheating, improper storage, or expiration. This results in a product that lacks the beneficial bacteria typically found in fresh yogurt, reducing its health benefits. While it may still be safe to eat, it won't provide the same digestive and immune system support as live yogurt.
Is sour cream a probiotic?
Yes, sour cream is not typically considered a probiotic as it does not contain live beneficial bacteria like other fermented foods such as yogurt or kefir.
How much yogurt should a dog eat?
none
Can you freeze probiotic yogurt without affecting its beneficial bacteria?
Yes, you can freeze probiotic yogurt without significantly affecting its beneficial bacteria. However, some of the live cultures may be damaged during the freezing process, which could reduce the overall effectiveness of the probiotics.
What gives yogurt its textre and flavor?
Yogurt has a naturally thick texture. It is flavored with added ingredients such as fruit. It has its texture due to the probiotic strains thickening the mixture.
Why should you eat yogurt?
Yoghurts are a healthy snack, there is no need to eat them if its not to your taste
