One of the most common ways to consume probiotics (healthy bacteria) is by eating yogurt, and it helps in regulating your digestive system, reduces gas, diarrhea, constipation and bloating. You will also get a dose of animal protein, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, potassium, and magnesium.
However, if you are feeding as healthy as you should, you may not really bother about making yogurt your focus. But if on the other hand, you find it a little difficult to stick to a healthy meal, yogurt might just be that super food to embrace. The natural unsweetened yogurt is usually recommended, as it has no additional sugar nor has it gone through too many processing.
To avoid eating bland yogurts on a daily basis, you may want to add some something extra to it. Here are some add-ins to consider.
1. Hemp seeds
Hemp seeds are essentially rich in two essential fatty acids, omega-6 (linoleic acid) and omega-3 (alpha-linoleic acid), which helps to improve the heart and overall health. They are also a good source of protein and iron, which will help build your muscle, avoid muscle sprain, and improve your workout.
2. Flax seed meal
Flax seeds are known for their omega-3 essential fatty acids, good fats with heart-healthy effects. They are also a rich source of fiber and lignans (chemical compounds with both estrogen and antioxidant qualities). You will have to ground them to get their benefits, and store them in the refrigerator afterwards to keep them fresh.
3. Nutmeg and cinnamon
Combining nutmeg with cinnamon makes it a powerful antiseptic, antimicrobial paste. Nutmeg is known to boost the brain, as it contains myristicin and macelignan known to shield the brain against degenerative diseases. Nutmeg and cinnamon have also been known overtime to help with inflammatory conditions like joint pain, and also helps to lower blood pressure and stabilize blood sugar. Additional benefits are that they aid in digestion and also possess anti-fungal properties.
4. Pistachios
Pistachios have been known over the years to help improve the heart, help in weight management, improve digestion, and protect against illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension. They contain vitamins, minerals, fats, and protein, which help to improve the overall health. They also help to keep portion control in check, as you will have to shell them before eating your yogurt. Additional benefits are that they pack cancer-fighting antioxidants and plenty anti-inflammatory properties.
You can now make your yogurts more interesting than ever.
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