A recent study published in Frontiers in Nutrition discusses the role of yogurt as a nutritious food in preventing and managing diabetes and obesity. Yogurt, in the context of a healthy diet, for the prevention and management of diabetes and obesity: a perspective from Argentina. Study: Image Credit: Aquarius Studio / Shutterstock.com Risk factors for diabetes
Diabetes is a non-communicable chronic disease characterized by persistently high blood glucose levels. In some cases, diabetes can develop due to unhealthy lifestyles, including inadequate diet and lack of physical activity; therefore, obesity is considered a major risk factor for diabetes onset. The prevalence of both obesity and diabetes is exponentially increasing worldwide. Health benefits of yogurt
Yogurt is a low-calorie fermented dairy product that provides a balanced proportion of proteins, essential nutrients, as well as a range of viable beneficial bacteria. In fact, consuming 100 grams of yogurt each day as part of a healthy diet of 2,000 kcal is responsible for 5% of overall diet quality.
Several nutritional studies have demonstrated that the consumption of yogurt is associated with a reduced risk of obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular disease. Yogurt has also been shown to improve gastrointestinal health and proper functioning of the immune system. Dietary patterns in Argentina
In Argentina, the most recent national survey report indicates that about 52% and 13% of the population has obesity and diabetes, respectively. A decline of about 44% in moderate-to-high intensity physical activity has also been observed in the population as compared to previous […]
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