Yogurt: The Nutrition Source Yogurt is a staple food in several cultures, originating from countries in Western Asia and the Middle East. The word yogurt is believed to be derived from the Turkish word “yoğurmak,” which means to thicken, coagulate, or curdle. Historical accounts describe nomadic herdsmen carrying milk in pouches made of animal…
Dr. Pilar Matía Martín, from the Endocrinology and Nutrition Service of the San Carlos Clinical Hospital in Madrid, advises pregnant women and teenagers to consume three to four servings of dairy products along with a balanced diet. Dairy products and diet In an interview for Efe, in which she analyzed the benefits of…
Fermented milk is a dairy product whose intake is advised to those who are lactose intolerant. It contains living microorganisms and helps regenerate the gut flora. Laura González, head of Nutrition and Health at Nestlé, discusses on El Bisturí about foods that are made from fermented milk. What is fermented milk? Fermented milk…