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Low-fat yogurt is a good option for those who want to lose weight or control cholesterol levels

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Low-fat yogurt differs from others for not having fat in its composition, making it a good option for those who want to lose weight or control cholesterol levels. In general, low-fat yogurt is a source of high biological value proteins, calcium, phosphorus and B-complex vitamins.

Curiosities about low-fat yogurt

• The energy value of low-fat yogurt can vary with the addition of other ingredients such as granola, fruit and honey;
• The proteins in low-fat yoghurt, as well as those in milk, are of high biological value, that is, they contain all the essential amino acids and in adequate proportions for the body to function;
• The protein in low-fat yogurt is more easily digested than that of milk, due to the proteolytic action of dairy cultures and heat treatment;
• Low-fat yogurt has a lower amount of fat;
• Low-fat yogurt has a lower amount of lactose than milk, as it is degraded during the fermentation process.

Homemade low-fat yogurt recipe

Ingredients

• 1 liter of skimmed milk;
• 1 unit of low-fat yogurt;
• 4 tablespoons of skimmed milk powder.

To prepare homemade low-fat yogurt, heat the milk to a temperature where you put your finger inside it and can count to ten. Then mix the powdered milk with the yogurt and add the hot milk.

Cover the mixture with a pot lid, wrap it in a tablecloth, and place it in a place where it will not be ventilated. Let the mixture rest for 24 hours and then take it to the refrigerator. When it's ready, you can mix the low-fat yogurt with ingredients of your choice.