Frozen yogurt is a dessert similar to ice cream, but without the cream, fat and calories of ice cream. Many believe yogurt is a healthier than ice cream because it is lower in fat and because yogurt contains nutrients that ice cream products don't.
Enzymes that assist in breaking down dairy, allow many people who can't eat dairy to enjoy frozen yogurt as a substitute that satisfies their craving but is tolerated with little to no side effects.
Yogurt also tends to have high levels of protein and many important minerals.
Yogurt is a
still a dairy product made and is made from
milk which is fermented with bacterial culture. Many nutritionists recommend adding yogurt as part of a healthy, balanced diet.
One to three servings of dairy are recommended per day and yogurt can make up one or all these servings. Frozen yogurt is an excellent, low-fat replacement for ice cream and is available in a variety of flavors.
Nutrients
Yogurt is rich in nutrients, including essential minerals and vitamins for overall body health. Minerals include calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, selenium and zinc, which are important for the healthy formation of cells, bones, teeth and for the function of the nervous and immune systems. The nutrients found in frozen yogurt and yogurt contain both water and fat-soluble vitamins, including vitamins B-2, B-12 and B-1. When the frozen yogurt is made from enriched milk, it will also contain the fat-soluble vitamins A and D.
Digestive Health
We've heard a lot about the benefits of probiotics. Frozen yogurt contains these beneficial enzymes which enhance the digestive function and reduce allergic reaction. It is reported that yogurt also may help decrease symptoms of IBD, inflammatory bowel disease.
Cardiovascular Health
Yogurt, including frozen varieties, also helps to convert fiber to healthy fats that promote good cholesterol levels, resulting in an increased level of healthy cholesterol (HDL) and decrease levels of unhealthy low density lipids ( LDL).
Aside from all the health benefits of frozen yogurt...it really tastes GREAT and you can't always say the same about some other healthy foods! Yellow Cottage has introduced a high quality frozen yogurt product to our wonderful line of tasty treats.
