Apricot and Yogurt Parfait
The history of frozen desserts goes back thousands of years to Asia where water ices were first made. In Roman times, Emperor Nero was treated to exotic fruit juices and wines chilled with mountain snow. The popularity of such frozen desserts spread throughout Europe and within a few centuries, European colonists introduced ice cream in the U.S. With the industrial revolution, and manufacturing breakthroughs in pasteurization, ice cream has practically become an American staple. Yogurt has made many gains recently as a healthy alternative.
- Yogurt products contain live strains of probiotics, the "friendly bacteria" that are naturally present in the digestive system. Some strains of probiotics boost the immune system and promote a healthy digestive tract by treating various conditions including: Lactose intolerance, Constipation, Diarrhea, Colon cancer, Inflammatory bowel disease, and H. pylori infection
- A large Spanish study of 5,000 university graduates found a link between dairy intake and decreased risk of high blood pressure.
- Yogurt is a great way to diet as it helps with satiety and fullness as a snack, and one ends up eating fewer calories at the next meal.
- Some brands list 0% of the Daily Value for vitamin D; others have 20% -- check labels before buying.
- Also, make sure your yogurt contains active cultures.
- Yogurt can be bought... or can be made at home. Steps of making yogurt are outlined here: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Yogurt
