Today on the shelves of our shops you can find an incredible variety of yogurts advertised on TV as a vital product for the human body, "recommended by immunologists" and "World Association nutritionists. "
After such "official" statements no one person can not remain doubts drops that drinking one bottle per day miracle yogurt, so-called "Elixir of youth" can always be tightened figure, perfect skin and gorgeous hair, well, he does not have equals analogues for the child's body. Is it really or is it just a marketing ploy manufacturers miracle drink, we try to understand.
"Anatomy" yogurt
Yoghurt - a fermented milk product obtained by fermentation of whole milk with different starter materials. It is important that the number of bacteria used for producing yogurt, should be less than 110 CFU (colony forming units) per 1 g of the product, otherwise it will just be a fermented milk product not bearing a unique composition of which is incorporated in its basis.
What is useful yogurt
Yogurt are known to mankind for more than three thousand years, though many believe that it is an absolute "know-how" of our time. Even the ancient doctors know about the unique abilities of the "right of sour milk" to support the whole body normally.
Today, through years of research, thoroughly it is known that yogurt:
• is one of the most hypoallergenic products, indispensable for people suffering from various types of allergies;
• it is particularly important for people with lactose intolerance who can not drink milk and other dairy products. Yogurt is perfectly compensates for the lack of the enzyme responsible for the digestion of milk in the human body;
• is one of the most powerful means of fighting with the intestinal dysbiosis, thus normalizing its bacterial environment (this is particularly important when infections when viruses infect the intestinal mucosa, and after taking antibiotics, which are almost always destroy the microflora intestine);
• In addition to the intestinal microflora, at constant use of yogurt, normal microflora and female the reproductive system, eliminating her from chronic candidiasis and inflammation by suppressing harmful fungi infection;
• cleanses the intestines of toxins;
• perfectly strengthens the immune system by producing human interferon, which is the body's natural defense;
• has the ability to withstand the cancers at early stages;
• promotes better absorption of vitamins and trace elements, as, for example, an excellent source of calcium milk, due to the special lactic acid, as well as an excellent "Conductor" of vitamin B, so yogurt is recommended to use not only the fruit (which is also very useful), but also with rye bread, in order to "extract" all the nutrients, contained therein;
• improves brain function;
• being "organized" improve metabolism and intestines work properly, it is an indispensable tool in the diet, contributing to gradual weight loss;
• Excellent cosmetic product in the form of masks, has beneficial effects on the skin.
Fly in the ointment in a vat of yogurt
Speaking about the unique features of yogurt, I want to draw attention to its shortcomings, and sometimes even the damage to the body, it would seem so harmless product.
This does not apply yogurt, cooked at home, with strict observance of the instructions of the manufacturer and good shelf life. It's about store products.
At first, it is imperative to pay attention to shelf life. Freshly prepared yogurt should not be stored more than a week (or even 4-5 days), respectively, yoghurts "non-local" production are not place to be in general, but also can not eat yogurt a long shelf life, which according to the manufacturer can be used for months.
Secondly,very often to give yogurt presentation and increase the shelf life, strong preservatives added to it, which are the same thickeners which may subsequently cause irreversible processes in the pancreas, and further reflected on the entire body.
Thirdly, in yogurt, also for giving the presentation are often added colorants, which often are not suitable for use, especially by children.
Fourth, the store yogurt unscrupulous manufacturers, in addition to the dyes and preservatives, added fragrances and even affecting the body negatively.
Visible in the root
So, based on all the above, with the purchase of yogurt is necessary to pay attention:
- the term of its manufacture;
- at the place of production;
- on its composition.
Adhering to these basic rules, you can protect yourself and your family from eating enough of a dangerous product that has no place at the family table.
Your choice - a useful product, which is composed exclusively of natural ingredients that do not contain in itself any additional additives. And now just before use in yogurt can always add honey, berries, pieces of fruit, nuts, cereals, jams, etc.
Ideally - to prepare yogurt at home (using milk and pharmacy ferments in yogurt or in multivarka) - so you'll always know what it is, can no doubt use it in most fresh kind. You will always be able to diversify the composition of bacteria included in the yogurt that is highly recommended by experts, to the maximum "settle" their intestines. Be healthy!
