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Getting the Balance Right

Cucumber RaitaDid you know that under the creamy surface of yogurt live millions of bacteria? The good news is, they - Lactobacillus acidophilus, L. casei, L. reuteri and Bifidobacterium bifidum - are extremely beneficial for you! Not only does yogurt give you 40% of your recommended daily dose of calcium, its friendly bacteria also restore balance to your diegstive system. It can cure stomach ailments like ulcers, salmonella infections and food poisoning! For those who suffer from lactose intolerance, yogurt is a gentle alternative as it digests more easily than other dairy products.

If that's inspired you to go out and buy a huge tub, look for one that bears the label "Live and active cultures" and give these tasty yogurt-based dishes a shot:

Monday March 31, 2008 | comments (0)

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