Yummy yoghurt very nutritious

Strawberry, banana, raspberry, you name it, there’s a flavor that exists in yoghurt form and so are the number of children who have perfected the art of persuasion when it comes to convincing an adamant parent to buy some. But is yoghurt all sweetness and no nourishment? We went out to unearth the nutritious component of this popular drink and shed light to an already popular drink.

According to the Wikipedia encyclopedia, yoghurt is a dairy product produced by bacterial fermentation of milk. This fermentation of lactose produces lactic acid, which acts on milk protein to give yoghurt its texture and characteristic tang.

According to a research on Family nutrition, yoghurt is a top health food for infants because:
» It is easier to digest than milk
» It contributes to colon health
» It improves bioavailability of other nutrients
» It boosts immunity
» Aids healing intestinal infections
» can decrease yeast infections
» It’s rich in calcium
It’s a good source of protein

When you start feeding your child with yoghurt, it’s advisable to start with the tastes that your child is familiar with. For example, if you choose a fruit flavored yoghurt, choose the fruit that your child likes most. If you notice that your child has rashes on his/her mouth, or has diarrhea after eating the fruit, it’s advisable to visit the doctor immediately. These are usually symptoms of milk intolerance.

Also, after introducing any yoghurt meal, wait for three days to find out whether there are any strange reactions. For proper development, your child needs the fat calories provided by full-fat dairy products until age two. Choose pasteurized milk yoghurt that is neither plain nor naturally sweetened. Avoid low fat products and that are artificially sweetened. If you are wondering why yoghurt is more nutritious than milk, it’s because the active bacterial culture found in yoghurt breaks down to lactose which makes it light to digest.

Also, unlike whole cow milk, giving yoghurt to your baby reduces the risk of replacing breast milk.

To stimulate your child’s taste buds and entice him to take yoghurt, try the following combinations:

» Yoghurt with peaches and banana together or separate.
» Yoghurt with wheat germ and no other addition.
» Yoghurt with mashed avocado.
» Yoghurt blended with any fruit and water to create a baby smoothie.
» Yoghurt mixed with veggies.

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