Yogurt - benefits and harm to the health of the body

Every day, the traditional Caucasian drink, which is called yogurt, is becoming more popular in other countries. The product is sour-milk, it is incredibly useful - and you can use it even for young children and pregnant women. Consider what useful properties this product has, in which cases it is impossible to drink yogurt and other interesting information.

general information

Another product name is Matsun. Its taste, as well as its texture, differs from sour-milk products familiar to us, such as fermented baked milk and kefir. In principle, it can be argued that this drink is a relative of Greek yogurt.

The yogurt is made using a special technology - specialists use several types of milk, as well as a special sourdough - it is it that enriches the drink with useful elements. The product contains the so-called Bulgarian stick, beneficial microorganisms, vitamins, trace elements. The result is a delicious, thick drink - and the fact that for a long time the inhabitants of the Caucasus did not want to share the recipe for making the product is remarkable. But Mechnikov - that was the name of one scientist, nevertheless found out a recipe for yogurt. He did it as follows. One Georgian fell in love with a Slavic woman very much - it was Mechnikov who managed to help get her Georgian as a wife, and as a reward he demanded a recipe for a sour-milk drink. To date, this product is manufactured in many countries, even on an industrial scale.

What are the ingredients of a drink?

The calorie content of the drink is small - it is about 63 calories per hundred grams. The same goes for the glycemic index - about 20 units. These factors will become relevant for people who are watching their figure.

Yogurt also contains proteins, carbohydrates and fats, but the composition of the product is balanced, so you can drink it without fear for your figure. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the fact that the benefit and nutritional value of the drink is very high, so its consumption will bring many benefits.

The product also contains the following components:

1. Amino acids - improve the absorption of healthy nutrients, indispensable for people who are exposed to physical activity daily.
2. Useful microorganisms (sour milk) - establish the work of the digestive tract.
3. Vitamins of group B (necessary for the activity of the nervous system), N, C.
4. Calcium is vital for young children and pregnant women for normal bone growth.
5. Ash - cleanses the body of harmful substances and toxins.
6. Choline - positively affects the nervous system.
7. Organic acids - allow you to normalize the metabolism.
8. Macro and microelements.

In total, the drink contains about 17 of the most diverse mineral compounds.

As you can see, if there is a desire to always feel wonderful, build, and not lose performance, then yogurt will become a wonderful product.

What is the use?

1. Georgian fermented milk product contains a very large number of bacteria useful for the intestines - they help cleanse the entire body, improve microflora, and remove toxins that poison the body.
2. Due to the high content of vitamins, matsoni helps to increase immunity, which means that with regular consumption of this drink a person will be much less likely to get colds, flu.Also, the drink allows tissues and cells to regenerate faster, it literally rejuvenates the body from the inside. In this regard, many people call yogurt “longevity drink” - people whose diet includes a product look great and do not have health problems.
3. Due to the fact that matsun removes toxins from the body, the complexion improves, hair, skin and nails become much healthier - due to the high content of calcium. Potassium strengthens the heart muscle and helps normalize the cardiovascular system.
4. A product will be very useful for people who suffer from atherosclerosis, since matsoni prevents the formation of plaques on the walls of blood vessels, reduces the level of "bad" cholesterol in the blood.
5. Group B vitamins help normalize the functioning of the nervous system, so people who are often subjected to stressful situations, suffer from nervousness and insomnia, should think about regular consumption.
6. Athletes also should not give up the product - it has anabolic properties and helps to quickly gain muscle mass, increase endurance during training, and also reduce the recovery period after them.

Why is yogurt recommended to people who want to lose weight?

While dieting, many are faced with such a nuisance as constipation. A drink will perfectly help get rid of it - in view of the fact that it normalizes the work of the digestive tract. In addition, the product contains a large amount of nutrients, nutrients, and they are simply necessary for people who are on low-calorie diets. You can make a variety of cocktails based on sourness, and a glass of matsun at night will help satisfy hunger. If desired, dried fruit, or fiber, can be added to the drink in order to enhance the effect of weight loss.

Briefly consider the main advantages of consuming products during weight loss:

• contributes to the destruction of fat cells;
• removes toxins;
• restores the digestive tract;
• satisfies hunger - a glass of drink can replace a full dinner;
• helps saturate the body with useful vitamins and elements.

What harm, are there any contraindications for use?

With some ailments, the general well-being of a person can worsen:

• hepatitis;
• stones in the kidneys;
• pancreatitis
• ulcer.

However, it is worth noting here that all of the above diseases are not direct contraindications to use. The best option is to consult with your doctor before use, he will be able to accurately determine whether you can use sour milk, and in what quantities it should be done.

Cooking Application

You can use the product not only as an independent drink, but also for the preparation of all kinds of dishes, sauces. An excellent solution would be okroshka, prepared on the basis of matsun. You can also season salads with this product - especially if you want to lose weight.

Sauces with an original taste can be prepared on the basis of this drink - add greens and various seasonings to it in order to eat with fish and meat dishes. Some gourmets with the addition of the product prepare pasta for sandwiches - it turns out not only low-calorie, but also very tasty.

The drink is recommended for use by children - upon reaching one year, as well as pregnant, lactating women.

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