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Yoghurt - Low Fat
Low-fat yoghurt is made from skimmed milk, fat-free milk solids and live cultures. It can be natural or flavoured with fruits, vanilla or honey. Sugar-free yoghurts are also available but are not recommended. The fermenting process occurs by adding a starter culture, a blend of bacteria -usually lactobacillus bulgaricius and streptoccus thermophilus. Lactobacillus acidophilus is another common bacteria added in yoghurt-making. It encourages the growth of healthy bacteria in the intestines necessary for complete digestion. Low-fat yoghurt can be set or stirred.
Set yoghurt is made in the container it is sold in and is not as smooth and creamy as stirred yoghurt. From a health perspective it's preferable as the healthy bacteria are preserved better. During the yoghurt-making process, lactose from the milk is broken down into lactic acid. Lactose intolerant people can usually tolerate low-fat yoghurt.

Note: some flavoured yoghurts may contain fruits or flavours that are high in salicylates, so if sensitive it's best to opt for plain yoghurt only.
Category: Dairy
In Season: all year
To Buy:
Buy from the supermarket or health food shop. Check the use-by date. Select one with acidophilis and avoid any with artificial sweeteners, colouring and added flavour.
To Store:
Store in the fridge in the container for 2 - 3 weeks.
Tips & Tricks:
To prevent low-fat yoghurt from separating during heating it can be stabilised by heating in a pan with 1 egg white and 1 teaspoon of seasalt. Stir uncovered (in one direction only) for 10 minutes. Source: Stephanie Alexander: The Cook's Companion.
Cooking Tips:
Low-fat yoghurt is excellent to replace cream in many savoury dishes. It can be stirred into soups and casseroles and works particulary well with spicy dishes. Flavour your own low-fat natural yoghurt with fruit and serve for breakfast.

Nutrition per 0.5 Cup:

Weight (grams):
130
Carbohydrates, g:
9.9
Protein (g):
6.5
Saturated Fat, g :
1.4
Vitamin B2:
Folic Acid:
Phosphorus:
Salicylates:
Low
Energy (kJ):
382
Low GI < 55:
Fat (g):
2.2
Monosaturated Fat , g:
0.7
Calcium:
Potassium:
Amines:
Low
Glutamates:
n/a

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

Bacterial Infections
Fungal Infections
Immune Deficiencies
Ulcers
Diarrhoea
Gingivitis
Menopause
Digestive Disorders
High Blood Cholesterol
Osteoporosis

* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.





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