Isn't yoghurt an ultra-processed, sugar-laden snack that we should avoid buying when we're in the supermarket? The truth is a bit more complicated, and it all depends on the yoghurt. Some do have a high sugar and fat content and offer few other health benefits. But when it comes to yoghurt, they are not the whole story.
酸奶不是一种经过超加工、含糖量高的零食,我们在超市时应该避免购买吗? 事实有点复杂,这一切都取决于酸奶。 有些糖和脂肪含量确实很高,并且几乎没有其他健康益处。 但说到酸奶,它们并不是全部。
Let's look at some of the potential benefits. Yoghurt is made by fermenting milk, which produces a number of live bacterial cultures. These helpful bacteria interact with our gut flora and have been associated with better digestive health. It's possible that this could lead to reduced symptoms in people with conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome. It's also been suggested that regularly consuming yoghurt could reduce inflammation and the risk of developing some kinds of bowel cancer. However, many types of yoghurt available in shops are pasteurised, which kills most of the helpful bacteria.
让我们看看一些潜在的好处。 酸奶是通过发酵牛奶制成的,发酵牛奶会产生许多活细菌培养物。 这些有益的细菌与我们的肠道菌群相互作用,并与更好的消化健康有关。 这可能会减轻患有肠易激综合症等疾病的人的症状。 还有研究表明,经常饮用酸奶可以减少炎症和患某些肠癌的风险。 然而,商店里出售的许多类型的酸奶都经过巴氏灭菌,这会杀死大部分有益细菌。
As well as providing calcium, B vitamins and phosphorus, yoghurt is high in protein. Protein can be important for muscle development, bone strength, and for controlling our appetites. Again, the choice of yoghurt can be important. Strained, Greek-style yoghurt is thicker than regular yoghurt and is particularly high in protein. 200g contains around double the amount of protein found in 200ml of milk.
酸奶除了提供钙、B 族维生素和磷外,还富含蛋白质。 蛋白质对于肌肉发育、骨骼强度和控制食欲很重要。 再说一遍,酸奶的选择很重要。 过滤希腊式酸奶比普通酸奶更浓稠,并且蛋白质含量特别高。 200 克牛奶中的蛋白质含量大约是 200 毫升牛奶中的两倍。
The effect of fat in yoghurt is more complex. It is high in saturated fat, which could be a risk factor for heart disease. However, some studies suggest that saturated fat from whole milk, can provide beneficial forms of cholesterol, which might protect heart health. However, more research in this area is needed, and current UK government advice is to look for low-fat yoghurt.
酸奶中脂肪的作用更为复杂。 它富含饱和脂肪,可能是心脏病的危险因素。 然而,一些研究表明,全脂牛奶中的饱和脂肪可以提供有益形式的胆固醇,这可能会保护心脏健康。 然而,需要在这一领域进行更多研究,目前英国政府的建议是寻找低脂酸奶。
There are many potential benefits as long as we choose the right yoghurt. Unsweetened Greek yoghurt that retains live bacteria is likely to be the best choice for our health.
只要我们选择合适的酸奶,就有很多潜在的好处。 保留活细菌的不加糖希腊酸奶可能是我们健康的最佳选择。