Having yoghurt for breakfast can have major health benefits, experts say (Image: Getty) Having normal plain yoghurt for breakfast could slash the risk of contracting type 2 diabetes and foster weight loss, scientists have said. This common fridge staple is not only bursting with health-boosting "good" bacteria but comes packed with protein and calcium to fortify bones and muscles alike. In striking findings by the Medical Research Council's epidemiology unit at Cambridge University, regular consumption of this unassuming snack was linked to a staggering 28 per cent reduction in diabetes risk compared to those who shunned it entirely.
Moreover, experts claim it can even block the body's fat absorption, making it a formidable ally for those looking to shed extra weight. Further research detailed in the Nutrition and Cancer journal discovered that a daily 40g serving could decrease liver cancer risk by an impressive 5.4 per cent, based on data from 5,000 participants.
Nutritional therapist Ian Marber praised plain yoghurt for its myriad of benefits, remarking: "Plain yoghurt has lots of health benefits and is often cheaper than trendy alternatives." Researchers from the University of Washington have discovered that consuming at least two servings of yoghurt per week can reduce the risk of pre-cancerous growths, known as adenomas, by a fifth. The study, which tracked over 80,000 individuals for 25 years, found that those who regularly ate yoghurt had 19% fewer growths and 26% few.