The FDA has recently authorized the following claims to be included on yogurt packaging. Be prepared to see them in the stores:

• “Eating yogurt regularly, at least 2 cups (3 servings) per week, may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. FDA has concluded that there is limited information supporting this claim.”
• “Eating yogurt regularly, at least 2 cups (3 servings) per week, may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes according to limited scientific evidence.”

Read the full FDA update in the link below.

But hang on a second. Is the FDA suggesting we chug a few tubs of yogurt weekly to kiss diabetes goodbye?

Well, not quite. It's never that simple. 

Let's clarify a few things. 

First and foremost, yogurt is not a magic potion. All by itself, it will not stave off any condition. 

Including yogurt in your diet is certainly a healthy choice, especially if it replaces an unhealthy alternative, but if your aim is ultimate health, your entire lifestyle and food choices will have to reflect that.

Secondly, if you shop for yogurt in the store, beware of sweetened yogurts. The dairy aisle is full of yogurts with added sugars, and these may not be your best bet if you aim to reduce your sugar intake. Please exercise your judgment. Read the ingredient list on the label, not just the FDA-approved claims. 

No factory, store, or food authority will ever care about your wellbeing as much as you do.

An ever-growing number of consumers are opting to make their own yogurt in order to have complete control over the ingredients that are in it. When you make your own yogurt yourself, it's up to you what kind of sweetening and how much, if any, to add to it, and which milk to use. You can also be sure your yogurt is free of any additives and 'mystery' compounds.

If you're looking for a premium-quality probiotic starter culture to make probiotic yogurt at home, check out our Yogurt Plus starter. It's made with a unique blend of 5 beneficial species and yields a rich, exquisite, living, probiotic yogurt.

Links:

https://www.fda.gov/food/cfsan-constituent-updates...

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/fda-allo...

https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/01/health/yogurt-type-...

Disclaimer:

The information above is for general knowledge and should not be taken as medical or nutritional advice. The products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.