Yogurt is full of probiotics, which balance out the flora in your gut. Here are 5 ways to make plain yogurt part of your holiday menu.
I absolutely LOVE yogurt. I grew up eating it all the time, but I had no idea what a super food it is until just a few years ago.
Yogurt is chock full of probiotics, which balance out the flora in your gut. For more information on probiotics, check out this post. Learning a little bit about them is a MUST for your health!
Yogurt also can:
- lower bad and raise good cholesterol levels,
- lower body fat,
- give a calcium boost to your bones,
- boost your immune system, and
- much more! (source)
It is BEST to consume plain yogurt, but if you don’t like the taste, you can always sweeten it with honey or fresh or frozen fruit. Homemade organic yogurt is also best, but I will admit, I buy Stonyfield Farms organic yogurt (and earn free yogurt through their points system!).
Homemade yogurt is on my list of homemade foods to tackle, but I haven’t gotten there yet. (Especially since the majority of our house is dairy free right now…and the one person who isn’t {hubby} doesn’t like yogurt!)
In lieu of a recipe this week, I thought it would be fun to give you a list of 5 ways to incorporate yogurt into your holiday celebrations:
1. Take a yummy probiotic pumpkin dip to a party.
Serve with fresh apples or gingersnaps!
2. Make a cheesy green bean casserole with Christmas dinner, and sub yogurt for the sour cream.
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3. Make and eat a yogurt parfait on Christmas morning (or the day after, when you’re feeling really full and want something light!).
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4. Instead of topping your desserts with cool whip, top with plain yogurt.
It will give it a tart taste that will cut the sweetness.
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5. Stir some into a creamy potato soup or top the soup with it, cheese and chives.
Makes for a great dinner on a seasonally cold night!
Kelly @ The Nourishing Home
Love all these great ideas! Definitely will be sharing this! Blessings, sweet friend! 🙂
Erin
Thank you, Kelly!