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Cardiovascular health / Healthy Diets & Lifestyle

Could swapping meat with dairy products help protect heart health?

Q&A

Focus on vitamin B12

Bone health

Yogurt consumption is associated with stronger bones and reduced fracture risk

Yogurt consumption is associated with bones health - YINI

Q&A

Focus on vitamin A

Diabetes prevention / Echoes from ASN Nutrition 2024

Interview with Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak, MS, RDN

Diabetes prevention

Can regular consumption of whole-fat dairy foods help reverse pre-diabetes?

Cardiovascular health / Publications

Eating yogurt is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease

Healthy Diets & Lifestyle / Publications / Weight management

Yogurt can enhance satiety and may help to manage energy intake

Echoes from ASN Nutrition 2024 / Expert interviews

Yogurt consumption and decreased risk of T2D: Understanding the FDA Qualified Health Claim process and its evaluation of the science, by Tanya Halliday

Yogurt and T2D - by Tanya Halliday - YINI

Diabetes prevention / Echoes from ASN Nutrition 2024 / Expert interviews

Interview with Dr Christopher Cifelli, PhD

Nutrition and Health

Benefits of eating yogurt

Fermentation benefits

Fermented foods help put us on the path to health and sustainability

Fermented foods such as yogurt not only carry major health benefits but they can also…

Infographics

Yogurt in sports nutrition

Discover the new infographic about sports nutrition and yogurt. Engaging in sports activities comes with…

Healthy Diets & Lifestyle

Can dairy foods contribute to teens’ nutrient intakes?

Dietary strategies must be devised to target teenagers who are commonly falling short of their…

Fermentation benefits

Yogurt from science to health

Oct, 2023. As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of our initiative, we look back at our achievements so far and embrace the new challenges that lie ahead. And for this anniversary, we propose to share our analysis of 12 evidence-based conclusions about yogurt and health. 10th anniversary The Yogurt In Nutrition Initiative (YINI) was established […]

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Yogurt In Nutrition

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10/07/2024

In our latest interview, Dr. Michele Sculati, Medical Doctor and Clinical Nutrition Specialist with a PhD in Public Health in Italy, discusses the importance of tackling obesity with a comprehensive approach.

This includes newly available drugs, lifestyle changes, dietary adjustments, and the beneficial roles of prebiotics, probiotics, and fermented foods on gut microbiota…

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Yogurt In Nutrition

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01/07/2024

🔍 Study Review

A growing body of evidence suggests that consumption of certain ultra-processed foods may affect the risk of developing chronic diseases👇

So, what are the mechanisms behind the link between ultra-processed foods and poor health outcomes?

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Yogurt In Nutrition

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28/06/2023

⚠️ It’s important to remember that the bioactivity of nutrients is influenced by other components in the food matrix.
🐄🥛 For example, lactose in cow’s milk boosts the bioactivity of calcium and other minerals, whereas sugars in plants do not.

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Latest research suggests that eating yogurt may help protect from tooth decay and gum disease, the main causes of tooth loss. 🦷

Several studies have shown that daily consumption of dairy products, including yogurt, is associated with improved oral health compared with less frequent consumption

More information here: “Yogurt from science to health”
https://yogurtinnutrition.com/eating-yogurt-may-help-protect-against-tooth-decay-and-gum-disease/

Even though it’s more common to think of sweet ways to eat yogurt, there are several delicious savory yogurt options. Here are some ideas.

How can the dietary habits of teenagers in Western countries be improved to ensure they receive adequate micronutrients essential for their physical and cognitive development?

👉 Our article on this question and how dairy may help https://yogurtinnutrition.com/can-dairy-foods-contribute-to-teens-nutrient-intakes/

🧵 Main ideas 👇

Even though it’s more common to think of sweet ways to eat yogurt, there are several delicious savory yogurt options. Here are some ideas.

“Yogurt consumption is  a signature of healthy living. Compared with non-consumers, people who regularly eat yogurt tend to have better diet quality, have a more active lifestyle, drink less alcohol, and are less likely  to smoke.”

Angelo Tremblay

PhD, Laval university

“Yogurt is an ancient food and has been part of our diet for thousands of years. It has been valued as a healthy food for much of that time but we’re only just beginning to understand how it might be good for us.”

Mauro Fisberg

MD, PhD, Instituto Pensi

“Yogurt is an important part of nutrition and dietary guidelines as it offers both a great nutrient density and also live bacteria to contribute to gut health.”

Seppo Salminen

MD, Kuusamon kaupunki