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In reply to the discussion: Yogurts can now make limited claim that they lower type 2 diabetes risk, FDA says [View all]hlthe2b
(113,890 posts)6. I have made my own yogurt 2x weekly for the past ten years. THAT is what they are referring to
in terms of Type II diabetes prevention--and SOME unsweetened active culture yogurts on the market would also fit the criteria. While I typically freeze some of my own to use as "starter" for the next batch, I do replenish every once in a while with Mountain High plain original yogurt. Studies of many of the longest-lived populations confirm the benefit of yogurt and other fermented natural foods.
But no, the commercial crap-sweetened quasi-yogurts full of gelatin to thicken or other added crap would not fit the bill.
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Yogurts can now make limited claim that they lower type 2 diabetes risk, FDA says [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Mar 2024
OP
If you have an instapot with a yogurt setting it is easy, takes most of a day to make but most of that time it is just
R Merm
Mar 2024
#30
"Who know damn well that yogurt with added sugar is not good for blood sugar levels."
BumRushDaShow
Mar 2024
#3
I think the highly adulterated brands should not be allowed to call themselves "Yogurt"
DBoon
Mar 2024
#4
Back then it was tricky to find a plain yogurt with active cultures to use as a "starter"
BumRushDaShow
Mar 2024
#29
Absolutely true. The question is will this "may lower risk statement" FDA's approving be
KPN
Mar 2024
#44
I have made my own yogurt 2x weekly for the past ten years. THAT is what they are referring to
hlthe2b
Mar 2024
#6
and, they are mixed in with the real yoghurts. You really have to read the label to know the contents of the "yogurt"
CTyankee
Mar 2024
#37
I use plain low-fat yogurt. I heard that Greek yogurt was better so I decided to try some.
BluesRunTheGame
Mar 2024
#20