New Study: Yogurt Reduces Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yogurt is a great source of calcium, probiotics and protein. Protein-rich foods are satisfying, as they keep you full for a longer period of time. Yogurt has a low glycemic index (GI), which means the sugar is absorbed into your blood stream slower than high GI foods. This helps your body burn fat most efficiently and it works to stabilise your energy levels.

New research has found that including yogurt in your diet can help decrease the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

 

Information was collected from more than 170,000 participants that completed three different health surveys. Published in BMC Medicine, the study revealed that overall, dairy consumption did not influence the rates of Type 2 diabetes. When looking at different dairy products in isolation, from milk and cheese to whole milk and yogurt, researchers found that consuming 28g of yogurt per day lowered the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 18 per cent.

 

 

Unlike Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes is often preventable. These factors will increase your likelihood of contracting Type 2 diabetes: obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, older age, genetics and race or ethnicity.

 

There are long-term health problems associated with Type 2 Diabetes and death in the most extreme case. Diabetes increases your risk of conditions such as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, high blood pressure, nervous system damage, eye disease and more.

 

 

To avoid Type 2 diabetes and keep your blood sugar levels under control, we encourage you to eat well, exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight. Zebra Organics fully supports your healthy lifestyle. We offer some great foods that will add flavor and diversify the texture of your yogurt.

 

GojiBerries are rich in beta-carotene. Wildcrafted Goji Berries from the pristine lowlands of China’s Ningxia Province. Goji Berries are very high in anti-oxidants and are noted to be one of the most important herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine, loaded with 18 kinds of amino acids. Read more about the benifits of Goji Berries.

 

Sprinkle Raw Organic, Arriba Nacional Cacao Nibs over your yogurt for flavour and a nutrition boost. Sourced from Ecuador, these are Sun dried and hand peeled. This variety of Cacao is considered to have one of the finest floral aroma and flavor profiles.

 

Hempand Green’s Cereal will pair well with yogurt for breakfast. This cereal is enhanced with hemp protein, spirulina, chlorella, alfalfa and dandelion greens. Click –here- for a full list of ingredients. This green combo will be a delicious and alkalizing start to your day.

Tips

There is increasingly more sugars, artificial sweeteners, food coloring and other additives in yogurt today. We encourage you to read the labels on yogurt containers. Avoid “high fructose corn syrup”, “fructose” or “fructose syrup.” These are all different names for a processed additive, typically derived from GMO corn.