Yogurt has been an integral part of the diet of many civilizations, from ancient times to the Middle Ages, helping users avoid certain intestinal diseases…
It’s only recently, though, that scientists have begun to understand the potential benefits that yogurt can offer.
The word ‘yogurt’ is believed to come from the Turkish word, meaning to thicken, or to curdle. The Yogurt in Nutrition Initiative (YINI) document states that the first use of yogurt products in the human diet can be traced back to the Neolithic period between 10,000 and 5,000 years. B.C. At that time, herders in the Middle East discovered yogurt by accident after storing it in bags made of animal intestines. By the time of the Greek and Roman empires, yogurt was increasingly known for its “miracle” effects on human health. According to legend, in the 12th century, Genghis Khan even fed his army with yogurt, believing that yogurt imparted strength and courage.
Effective “assistant” of the digestive system
11th-century Turkish medical literature evaluated yogurt as effective in treating conditions such as diarrhea and stomach cramps…
In the 16th century, French King François I started bringing yogurt to Western Europe after he was given it by a doctor from Turkey as a treatment for severe diarrhea. For those living in primitive sanitary conditions, making fermented dairy products was a safe way to preserve milk because the acidity of the yogurt killed off pathogens.
From a scientific perspective, this effect of yogurt comes from the fact that yogurt contains millions of digestive enzymes, which, when entering the intestines, will create a favorable environment for beneficial intestinal bacteria to grow.
Typically, in a jar of Vinamilk yogurt 100 grams, there will be about 12 million European Bulgaricus yeasts. When introduced into the intestinal tract, this strain of yeast will contribute to the balance of the intestinal microflora, support the prevention of digestive disorders, and help us absorb nutrients better.
In addition, according to scientific studies, 70% of the epithelial immune system is located in the digestive tract, so when there is a good digestive tract, the body’s immunity is also enhanced.
Diverse source of nutrients
Since ancient times, people have compared yogurt as a “panacea” because of the health benefits that yogurt brings. Even at the beginning of the 20th century, pharmacies even put yogurt into commercial sale, as a medicine.
As a dairy product, yogurt – for example, of the Vinamilk brand – contains many nutritional ingredients found in milk such as protein, calcium, magnesium, potassium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamins A and B12. , D, K. Not only that, these nutrients are naturally fermented to help the body easily absorb maximum.
“Friend” of beauty
Once considered a medicine in the past, yogurt in modern times is also considered a “friend” of beauty, accompanying women in the process of keeping fit and taking care of their skin.
Yogurt has the ability to control weight, reduce body fat percentage and waist circumference. According to YINI, compared with other dairy products, consuming yogurt reduces cravings more, thereby helping to reduce calorie intake. This is because yogurt contains high levels of protein, which works with calcium to increase levels of hormones that reduce appetite.
