Why not eat Yogurt?

Susquehanna County
Dairy Ambassador
Emory Bewley

Written by: Emory Bewley, Susquehanna County Dairy Ambassador

           Few foods help meet your nutritional needs at every stage of life better than live and active culture yogurt. Plus yogurt comes in so many flavors and varieties, it appeals to every member of the family. Keep yogurt stocked in your refrigerator for a nutritious snack or meal, any time, every day.

            Yogurt is often included on healthy food lists... and for good reason. Like most dairy products, yogurt is a good source of protein - an average 8-ounce serving contains between 8 and 10 grams of protein, or 16 to 20 percent of the Daily Recommended Value. Yogurt also is an excellent source of calcium. Most standard serving sizes of yogurt contain slightly more calcium than do equivalent servings of milk. Yogurt is low in fat and high in certain minerals and essential vitamins, including potassium, phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and riboflavin B2. It's available in a variety of fat levels, from nonfat and low fat to yogurt made with whole milk, and also comes in reduced calorie forms.
           The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that individuals ages 9 and older consume 3 servings of dairy, either milk, cheese or yogurt each day. I would like to share one easy recipe that uses yogurt in a delicious smoothie.

Fruit and Yogurt Smoothie

Ingredients
2 Bananas
2 Cups of Strawberries
1 Cup of Vanilla Yogurt
½ Cup of Pineapple Juice
2 or 3 Ice Cubes

Directions

Add all ingredients and blend until smooth. Add ice as needed. Share this simple-to-make smoothie with your family and get one of your three daily servings of dairy — good for all ages.

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Emory Bewley is a Dairy Ambassador with the Susquehanna County Dairy Promotion program. She is 13-years-old and is in seventh grade at the Mountain View High School.