Regular intake of yogurt has been associated with a lowered risk of type 2 diabetes. (Photo : Facebook)
Two separate studies conducted on thousands of American adults showed that greater intake of probiotics, specifically yogurt containing Lactobacillus acidophilus, lowers the risk of acquiring type 2 diabetes.
A recent study published by Harvard medical researchers in BMC Medicine uncovered how yogurt, known to promote gut health and keep infection at bay, can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, whereas other dairy products showed varying results based on earlier and current investigations. The study combined new findings from three cohorts with results of previous studies, BioMed Central reported.
Another study conducted by Swedish researchers, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition affirmed how "high-fat yoghurt and cheese are linked to a reduction in the risk of type 2 diabetes by as much as a fifth," Science Daily reported.
Yogurt is often singled out among other types of dairy, and associated with a significant drop in diabetes risk. Healthcare experts attribute probiotics' big health benefit to the fact that it can change the gut environment and suppress bad bugs.
Other medical practitioners hail probiotics' ability to improve how the body uses insulin. Doctors and nutritionists advise to eat plain yogurt with utmost health benefits.
The rise of super foods, which prevent chronic diseases and promote optimal wellness, spells more benefits than what some people may know. Examples of super foods are green veggies, tomatoes, blueberries, nuts and seeds.
Plain yogurt, because of its probiotics, not only eases digestive problems, but contributes to better health. Because it can stave off a lifelong illness like diabetes, people may take more than a fleeting interest for a super food like yogurt.
Apart from eating yogurt, healthy and sensible weight loss measures, including regular exercise, remain crucial for overall wellness.
