8 Health Benefits of Yoghurt:
- An excellent source of easily digested protein and nutrients from milk
- Very low in lactose and may improve lactose tolerance over time
- Boosts immunity
- Aids healing after intestinal infections
- Contributes to colon health
- Helps decrease yeast infections
- Lowers cholesterol
- A valuable health food for both children and elderly persons
How to Choose a Healthy Yoghurt
Choosing a healthy form of yoghurt is important in order to enjoy its health benefits. Unfortunately, most commercial yoghurts contain sugar, artificial sweeteners, flavouring, and food additives/conditioners to make the yoghurt more appealing. The result is a highly processed yoghurt that has lost many of its healthy attributes. The healthiest and most economical way to enjoy yoghurt is to make your own! It is not hard at all with this amazing trio: NewLife™ Yoghurt Maker, NewLife™ Yoghurt Starter and NewLife™ Low Fat Milk Powder.
- NewLife™ Yoghurt Maker is easy to use. It features precise temperature control throughout the fermentation process, ensuring quality yoghurt every time. It is also the perfect size—making 1 litre of yoghurt at a time.
- NewLife™ Yoghurt Starter not only contains live cultures: Strepto-coccus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus, it is also fortified with three additional types of probiotics: Bifidobacterium longum a.k.a. “Bifidus”, Lactobacillus casei a.k.a. “Casei”, and Lactobacillus acidophilus a.k.a. “Acidophilus”.
- NewLife™ Low Fat Milk Powder is certified free from pesticides, antibiotics and genetically modified organisms. It is also free from artificial hormones. Low in fat (0.7-0.8%), it contains 40% less calories than whole milk, making it ideal for those who are concerned about weight gain, while still providing all the essential nutrients such as calcium, protein and vitamin D.
Do not forget to pair your yoghurt with NewLife™ Omega Gold Flax Seed Oil for an extra boost of omega 3 essential fatty acids!
RECIPES
Here are two fun and creative ways to enjoy yoghurt!
Yoghurt Parfaits
Parfait is a rich, cold dessert made of yoghurt and fruit. It is delicious and super easy to make.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups of homemade yoghurt
- 1 cup of strawberries, juiced
- 1 cup of fresh strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and/or blueberries
- 1 cup of granola
Directions:
- Start by layering ⅓ of the yoghurt into the bottom of a glass.
- Combine strawberry juice with fresh berries for the second layer.
- Granola will be the third layer.
- Alternate layers of fruit and granola with yoghurt until the glass is filled to the top.
- Serve immediately to keep granola crunchy.
Yoghurt Coleslaw
Cut down on calories from mayonnaise by replacing it with yoghurt as a tangy, healthy alternative!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of shredded cabbage
- ½ cup of shredded onions
- 1 cup of shredded carrots
- 2 cups of yoghurt
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- ½ teaspoon of coarse ground black pepper
Directions:
- Thinly slice cabbage, onions and carrots.
- To make coleslaw dressing, mix yoghurt with honey. If needed, season with a bit of salt and pepper.
- Place shredded coleslaw mix into a large bowl, then pour the coleslaw dressing over.
- Toss to coat evenly.
- Rest for 10 minutes in the fridge before serving.