No matter what type of yogurt you like, it's going to be a delicious, creamy, delightfully tangy way to start your day. But not all yogurt is equally good for you. And, when choosing the healthiest yogurt, dietitians have a clear favorite.
It's probably no surprise that dietitians — and they have good reason to. "It's a lovely food and it offers a number of health benefits," Caroline Susie, a registered dietitian based in Dallas, tells TODAY.com.
A well-known probiotic food, yogurt can be helpful for your gut. "There's a lot of research suggesting that yogurt can by increasing the good-for-you bacteria (in your gut)," explains Susie, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Eating yogurt is also associated with lower blood pressure, she adds.
And some types of yogurt provide a hefty amount of protein and healthy fat, which can help you feel fuller for longer. Therefore, high-protein yogurts may "help people (who are) managing their weight," Susie says. "Yogurt is also a good source of other micronutrients, especially calcium and vitamin D," Whitney Linsenmeyer, Ph.
D., assistant professor at Saint Louis University and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, tells TODAY.com.
Packed with nutrients, yogurt can support gut health, heart health, weight management and the condition of your bones and muscles. But what's the healthiest type of yogurt? While all yogurt provides some benefits, there are a few obvious winners. Walking down the dairy a.
