Greek Yogurt is yogurt strained to remove excess whey and lactose. The yogurt itself is made by fermenting milk using beneficial microbes.
Due to my sensitivity to lactose, I prefer Greek Yogurt to unstrained yogurt because it has less lactose.
HEALTH BENEFITS
I took an interest in Greek Yogurt because of its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, as well as its ability to support gut health and the immune system. These properties come from the bioactive compounds in the Greek Yogurt. The most powerful being the beneficial microbes (ie. Probiotics).
To receive the maximum benefits from the Probiotics, live active cultures are required.
HOW I USE GREEK YOGURT
As a woman with Multiple Sclerosis (MS),I use Greek Yogurt to help manage my MS. When I discovered that inflammation can cause MS relapses, with relapses being the worsening of current or creation of new MS symptoms, I incorporated Greek Yogurt into my beneficial diet to do the following:
- Use It’s anti-inflammatory properties to help manage inflammation.
- Use It’s antioxidant properties to protect the cells of the body from oxidative stress, which is linked to disease, a major source of inflammation.
- Use It’s ability to support gut health and the immune system to help the body fight disease.
So, Greek Yogurt helps manage inflammation and a major source of inflammation.
And managing inflammation, helps manage my MS.
RECIPES
I use Greek Yogurt in my CREAMY DIPS.
Feel free to check out my other recipes.
HAS GREEK YOGURRT HELPED ME?
Yes. I believe Greek Yogurt has contributed to the anti-inflammatory nature of my beneficial diet. I also believe its helped support my gut health and immune system as a extra special food and natural remedy.
I have not witnessed or identified any other benefits, but i look forward to seeing what the future brings.
CAUTION
Overheating Greek Yogurt can kill the live cultures, so I either eat it cold or carefully mix it into hot items, after heating, to protect the microbes.
Due to the ever possible occurrence of product contamination, I always double check my sources and check ingredient lists before trying a new item. I also make sure the product contains live, active cultures.
Allergic reactions can happen to anyone, so I do my research and keep my eyes open to any potentially dangerous reactions, especially drug interactions, when I try anything new.
Ingesting large amounts of anything can be harmful, so I always consume in moderation.
-Jen, aka. Power Chair Dorothy
REFERENCES
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Lorea Baroja, M., Kirjavainen, P. V., Hekmat, S., & Reid, G. (2007). Anti-inflammatory effects of probiotic yogurt in inflammatory bowel disease patients. Clinical and experimental immunology, 149(3), 470–479.
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Yuan, M., Singer, M. R., & Moore, L. L. (2021). Yogurt Consumption Is Associated with Lower Levels of Chronic Inflammation in the Framingham Offspring Study. Nutrients, 13(2), 506.
Encyclopedia Britannica Yogurt
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