How Do You Select Live Culture Yogurt?
It’s easy to be confused when shopping for yogurt in the dairy case, as there are dozens of varieties. Some yogurts are made with cow’s milk, goat’s milk or soy milk. What’s the difference? Some are made with live cultures such as Lactobacillius acidophilus and bifidus that helps the body manufacture more so-called friendly bacteria in the gut. If you have ever taken a prescription for oral antibiotics and later felt your digestion was off or you even had a yeast infection, this is a common side affect. Prescription antibiotics are designed to kill off all bacteria in the gut, including the ones that make you feel ill and the ones that maintain a homeostasis so you can digest foods. Yogurt has been made for centuries in kitchens around the world from starter bacterias, much the way sourdough bread is made. Today, it is safest and easier to simply purchase live culture yogurts as the supermarket or health food store. Begin by reading labels. You may be surprised to discover that your fa
