Enjoy eating yogurt because . . . 

Yogurt is full of nutrients including bone-building calcium and phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, potassium and protein. It also contains vitamins A, B2 and B12. Plain and fruit-flavored yogurts improve the bioavailability of other nutrients; the culturing process increases the absorption of calcium and B vitamins.

5 Quick Ways with Yogurt

1) Berry Quick Breakfast

Top your favorite granola with a dollop of plain low-fat yogurt and a handful of raspberries, blueberries or strawberries. 

2) Healthy Baked Potato

Combine plain yogurt with garlic, salt and pepper. Brush mixture between layers of thinly sliced potatoes in an ovenproof dish. Sprinkle grated low-fat Cheddar cheese on top and bake at 375°F until golden brown.

3) Minty Yogurt Dip

Combine 2 cups plain yogurt with 1 finely diced cucumber, 1 deseeded and finely diced tomato, 1 finely sliced scallion, 1 tsp. ground cumin and 2 tbsp. finely chopped mint. Serve with cucumber wedges and carrot sticks.

4) Creamy Salad Dressing

Whisk together 1 cup yogurt with 1 crushed clove garlic and 1 tbsp. each finely chopped parsley, chives and cilantro. Add salt and black pepper. Whisk in 3 tbsp. of olive oil and continue whisking until creamy. 

5) Banana Maple Shake

Place 1 cup yogurt, 1 cup skim milk, 2 chopped bananas and 3 tbsp. maple syrup in the workbowl of a food processor. Process for just a few seconds until combined.

Great Recipes Featuring Yogurt

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Apple-pie Smoothies

Better than the ice-cream shop! Make your own nonfat yogurt smoothies that taste just like an apple pie.

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Apple-pie Smoothies