WAYS TO EAT YOGHURT

Yoghurt is a nutritious source of calcium and protein as well as probiotics for digestive health, but its bland flavor isn't always a favorite. Fortunately, eating the yogurt straight from the carton isn't the only way to include the food in your diet. The mild taste of the yogurt pairs well with many other ingredients to help you create tasty and healthy meals and snacks. Yogurt is also a good substitute for some other foods that are less nutritious.

As A Snack

Cut an apple into slices and top them with plain yogurt and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon. Mix low-sodium tomato salsa into yogurt and use the mixture as a dip for low-fat, baked tortilla chips. Add chopped nuts and honey to a carton of plain yogurt for another nutritious snack. It could be taken after workout, mid-day snack, anytime.

As Part Of A Meal

Plain yogurt is a healthy base for a light breakfast, lunch or even dinner. Make a breakfast parfait with plain yogurt, your favorite fresh fruits and whole-wheat breakfast cereal or granola. Use plain yogurt in place of milk on your favorite whole-grain breakfast cereal. Make a nutritious lunch by seasoning a carton of plain yogurt with dried herbs and spices such as dill, cayenne pepper or turmeric. Use it as a dip for whole-wheat bread, whole grain tortillas or raw vegetables. In a blender, combine plain yogurt, fresh fruit and 100-percent fruit juice and puree until smooth. Enjoy the smoothie for any meal during the day.

As A Substitution

Use plain yogurt in place of less nutritious ingredients in a variety of your favorite recipes. Replace the mayonnaise with plain yogurt to make homemade salad dressing. Use plain yogurt instead of fatty mayonnaise when you make tuna or chicken salad. Top a baked potato or nachos with plain yogurt instead of sour cream. Plain yogurt may also be used to replace sour cream for tacos, burritos and enchiladas. Instead of heavy cream, stir plain yogurt into soup. Though yogurt is much lower in saturated fat and has more calcium and protein, it will create a similar consistency as heavy cream.

Here is bland picture of yoghurt i had some days back. I had mixed fruits, dessicated coconut and strawberry syrup added to mine. How do you like yours? Would love to see a picture.