Yoghurts, as well as healthy smoothies, are really great ways to consume loads of nutrients as easily as possible. Here's our guide to yoghurt and healthy eating, and with ways to get your children eating well throughout the day.

1) The main benefits from yogurt lie in the active cultures that come from the pasteurisation of milk or cream to make it. The more natural the yogurt, the more active cultures it will contain.

2) Yoghurt contains live cultures that reduce lactose and so can be a great diary alternative to those suffering from lactose intolerance.

3) Yoghurt is packed with protein which is a good source of energy and will keep you full longer.

4) The calcium in yogurt is particularly good for bones and teeth.

5) Calcium can also encourage the body to maintain or lose weight.

6) Yogurt is essentially bacteria but a good one, which boosts the immune system and aids digestion.

7) Good bacteria also prevent the growth of harmful bacteria that cause infection and disease.

8) Yoghurt promotes balanced yeast levels within the body preventing yeast infections.

9) Good bacteria can also be instrumental in the prevention of urinary tract infections.

10) Yoghurt is especially beneficial when you are taking antibiotics because it restores levels of good bacteria that the antibiotics may be destroying.

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