Yogurt is a food made from fermented milk by the action of bacteria that convert lactose (milk sugar) into lactic acid. Today we find a vast range of yoghurts in the market with fruits, natural flavor, with other cereals. But even in its simplest form, yogurt is an essential ingredient in a healthy diet.

1. Weight loss: - Yogurt contains a high quantity of protein. As compared to carbohydrates, protein is very satisfying and also helps to curb appetite.

2. It can be digested easier than milk. Lactose intolerant people can easily eat yogurt as it contains digestive enzyme lactase. Yogurt helps production of lactase and aids in breaking down the lactose. It helps such people get the necessary calcium required by the body.
3. Yogurt in itself is a very healthy food and supplements diet very well. It is known to contain calcium, phosphorus, riboflavin-vitamin B2, iodine, vitamin B12, pantothenic acid-vitamin B5, zinc, potassium, protein and molybdenum
4. Yogurt is known to reduce risk of colon cancer. Lactobacteria in yoghurt keeps digestive system active and colon free of body wastes.

5. Is a good remedy to calm your appetite, because its high protein value induce greater satiety, as their proteins must digested in the stomach and thus, keep you busy.

6. It is a source of essential vitamins such as those of the B complex which favor the proper functioning neuromuscular, and vitamin A, D and others that can be added by the same defense.

7. Very useful in the plans of weight loss, as there are versions desnatadas troop healthy nutrients without adding calories to our diet.

8. It is a healthier alternative to any dessert more calories because it can be worked with him many sweet dishes without the need to add sugar or calories in abundance. In addition, a sweet dish low in calories but rich in nutrients, always to be preferred to calm the anxiety in replacement of the famous sweets rich in simple sugars.

9. It is a good food to eat between meals, anytime, anywhere, because we can buy at a store as we mobilize on the streets or take it without discomfort due to its small size.

10. Is a very versatile ingredient in the kitchen, because it can be incorporated into sweet and savory dishes, hot or cold, and even its version, you can substitute natural dressings or sauces for pasta rich in fats, meats or salads.