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The History and Health Benefits of Yogurt
TLDR Yogurt has a long history and is still widely consumed today, with the United States alone consuming 4.8 billion pounds of yogurt in 2017. It contains probiotics that can have various health effects, but more research is needed to determine its long-term benefits.
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Yogurt is a popular food with potential health benefits, and its history dates back many years.
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Yogurt has been consumed for thousands of years and played a significant role in the development of civilization, particularly in the Middle East, where it originated and is still widely consumed today.
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In 2017, the United States alone consumed 4.8 billion pounds of yogurt, which equates to about 15 pounds per person per year.
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Yogurt contains probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that help replenish the good bacteria in your gut and have various health effects, but in order to survive in the gut, the yogurt must contain a specific amount and type of bacteria.
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Yogurt is made by separating milk into cream and skim, adding milk powder or gelatin for thickness, pasteurizing it at high temperatures to kill off unwanted bacteria, and then allowing it to cool before consuming.
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Yogurt is made by adding bacteria to warm milk, which ferments the milk into yogurt, breaks down lactose, deposits enzymes in the gut to aid in lactose digestion, breaks down protein for easier absorption, and synthesizes vitamins like folate.
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The story behind adding fruit to yogurt was suggested in 1947 as a way to get Americans to eat it, and the USDA allowed it because the fruit was on the bottom and not mixed with the dairy product.
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Yogurt is often touted as a health food with numerous benefits, but the jury is still out on whether it is actually beneficial in the long term or if the health claims are misleading.
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Yogurt may be able to reduce inflammatory response, but it is not a cure for rheumatoid arthritis and should be consumed in moderation.
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In 1977, Danin launched an ad campaign called In Soviet Georgia, featuring 100-plus-year-old people who were still active and vital, which is credited with kicking off the yogurt craze in America.
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The Robin Hood stories were created during the reign of Henry III to indirectly criticize the king's heavy taxation and reliance on foresters and sheriffs to raise funds for war.
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