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But onerecent studyabout a particular yogurt bowl topping gave me reason to love them even more:gut healthbenefits.
You might already add thisnatural sweetenerto your yogurt bowl to make it extra tasty.
Specifically, clover honey was found to significantly boost the survival of the probioticBifidobacterium animalisin the small intestine.
Atlanta-based registered dietitian and creator of Health Down South
So, next time youre at the store, have a go at look out for this kind!
Clover honey comes from the nectar of the clover plant.)
Heres a breakdown of the top nutrients in both.
Benefits of yogurt
Yogurt contains probiotics, protein, and calcium.
Heres why all three are so important for your gut.
The most common onesyoull see listed on yogurt labelsincludeLactobacillus bulgaricusandStreptococcus thermopolis.
As weve learned, these probiotic strains (of which there are many!)
can all help support a healthy gut microbiome and help regulate your bowels.
Protein
Protein is all the rage these days, and rightly so.
Atlanta-based registered dietitian and creator of Health Down South
One eight-ounce serving of yogurt hasabout 12 gramsof protein.
One eight-ounce serving of yogurt has about488 milligramsof calcium per serving.
Heres why thats important.
The top two antioxidants found in honey specifically arephenolic acidsandflavonoids.
How much honey should you use?
Just remember: While honey is a natural sweetener, its best not to overdo it.
But aside from that, its simply a delicious (and nutritious!)
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