Top 3 Health Benefits of Frozen Yogurt
on Monday, November 16, 2015
Frozen yogurt is great ice cream alternative while satisfying your sweet tooth. With so many flavors and toppings to choose from you can enjoy a different frozen yogurt experience every time! Not only is frozen yogurt delicious it has great health benefits as well.
Nutrients
The site “World’s Healthiest Foods” recommends yogurt because it is also rich in nutrients, including essential minerals and vitamins for overall body health. Minerals in yogurt include calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, selenium and zinc, which are important for the healthy formation of cells, bones, teeth and for the function of the nervous and immune systems. The UK Dairy Counsel advises that yogurt and frozen yogurt treats are also rich in essential water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins. These include vitamins B-2, B-12 and B-1. When the frozen yogurt is made from enriched milk, it will also contain the fat-soluble vitamins A and D.
Digestive Health
Frozen yogurt contains the digestive benefits of probiotics. The health website AskDrSears.com explains that the lactic acid bacteria used to produce yogurt includes Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaris. These bacteria enhance digestive function, reduce allergic reactions and may aid in lactose digestion in individuals with lactose intolerance. Yogurt also helps to decrease symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD.
Cardiovascular Health
Yogurt, including frozen varieties, also helps to maintain and improve heart and blood vessel health by helping to convert fiber to healthy fats that promote good cholesterol levels. This helps to increase levels of healthy cholesterol called high density lipids, or HDL and decrease levels of unhealthy low density lipids, or LDL. The health site “World’s Healthiest Foods” notes that this effect can help to decrease the risk of cardiovascular diseases including high cholesterol, high blood pressure and atherosclerosis, or hardening and narrowing of the arteries.
Frenzi Frozen Yogurt offers Vegan and Dairy Free frozen yogurt made with Almond or Coconut milk. Frenzi also has a self-serve Flavor Burst Milkshake machine, enjoy a milkshake inside Frenzi’s comfortable lounge, out on the patio or take it go. Create your own frozen yogurt frenzi today!
SRC: Learn more about the Top 3 Health Benefits of Frozen Yogurt at: www.livestrong.com/article/288571-the-health-benefits-of-frozen-yogurt/
