Does regular yogurt (like Yoplait) have the same digestive benefits as Activa (Dannon) yogurts or Yakult?!
Is the hype worth the money on Dannon's Activa yogurts or Yakults probiotic drink!? Or will regular plain Yoplait yogurt do the same!?
Does regular yoplait yogurt have these 'good' digestive bacterias like Yakult or Activa!?
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Does regular yoplait yogurt have these 'good' digestive bacterias like Yakult or Activa!?
Thanks in advance!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
Here is an piece of a Q&A about probitoic yogurt!. If the label says that it is pro (or pre)-biotic then it has it ADDED!. Regular yogurt does not have enough to have real health benefits!.
Best bet if you want the health benefits is to try pro-biotic pills with a minimum of 12 billion cell, you can find these are any health food store or even some grocery stores!. You'd have to eat a lot of yogurt (even the labeled Pro-biotic) to really get the same benefits!. Opt for the cheaper 'plain' yogurt and pop a pill a day!
Q&A
It seems the word probiotic is the new buzz word when it comes to yogurt!. What does probiotic mean!?
Probiotic means "for life!." Probiotics are the healthy bacteria that we have in our intestinal tract!. Most yogurts contain these bacteria, but many of them contain just a small amount!. Many of the new "probiotic" bacteria say that they contain enough probiotic to actually have a health benefit!.
Why should we care about probiotics!?
Probiotics are promoted as having wonderful health benefits, especially intestinal in treating diarrhea!. It can also help combat inflammatory bowel disease, eczema and asthma!.
Why now!? (I know Dannon was trying to get Canadian Govn't to change the rules a few years ago so they could make specific health claims about probiotics on packages!.)
I'm not sure but I know it took them a while to actually find a probiotic that could live through the intestinal tract!. Many bacteria die on their way through the digestive tract, and as a result don't do much good!. Some of the new "probiotic" yogurts say that their bacteria last all the way through the intestinal tract!.
How much is hype and how much is based on proven benefits!? (Dannon was sued over its probiotic claims!.)
Studies are mixed but the ones about intestinal health are looking good!. Consuming yogurt never hurt anyone, and it's a good way to get your milk/milk alternatives into your day (especially for non-milk drinkers)!. So if someone wants to try a probiotic yogurt, go for it!. I think we need to stay tuned and see what new scientific studies discover!. My only concern is that some of the yogurts are higher in fat, so make sure that you choose one that's low fat!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Best bet if you want the health benefits is to try pro-biotic pills with a minimum of 12 billion cell, you can find these are any health food store or even some grocery stores!. You'd have to eat a lot of yogurt (even the labeled Pro-biotic) to really get the same benefits!. Opt for the cheaper 'plain' yogurt and pop a pill a day!
Q&A
It seems the word probiotic is the new buzz word when it comes to yogurt!. What does probiotic mean!?
Probiotic means "for life!." Probiotics are the healthy bacteria that we have in our intestinal tract!. Most yogurts contain these bacteria, but many of them contain just a small amount!. Many of the new "probiotic" bacteria say that they contain enough probiotic to actually have a health benefit!.
Why should we care about probiotics!?
Probiotics are promoted as having wonderful health benefits, especially intestinal in treating diarrhea!. It can also help combat inflammatory bowel disease, eczema and asthma!.
Why now!? (I know Dannon was trying to get Canadian Govn't to change the rules a few years ago so they could make specific health claims about probiotics on packages!.)
I'm not sure but I know it took them a while to actually find a probiotic that could live through the intestinal tract!. Many bacteria die on their way through the digestive tract, and as a result don't do much good!. Some of the new "probiotic" yogurts say that their bacteria last all the way through the intestinal tract!.
How much is hype and how much is based on proven benefits!? (Dannon was sued over its probiotic claims!.)
Studies are mixed but the ones about intestinal health are looking good!. Consuming yogurt never hurt anyone, and it's a good way to get your milk/milk alternatives into your day (especially for non-milk drinkers)!. So if someone wants to try a probiotic yogurt, go for it!. I think we need to stay tuned and see what new scientific studies discover!. My only concern is that some of the yogurts are higher in fat, so make sure that you choose one that's low fat!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
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