Yoghurt has always been a popular breakfast item for a reason. It is cooling, filling, rich in protein, probiotics and other nutrients. So when a recent study in a leading journal confirmed its efficacy and goodness in breakfast dishes, we were not surprised.
The study said having yoghurt-based breakfast dishes can keep you away from the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Here’s what the study said:
Yoghurt for breakfast can help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes
A recently-published study in the Journal of Dairy Science showed that a high-protein and dairy-based breakfast can help you feel fuller for longer hours as well as improve your focus in the morning compared to a carb-heavy breakfast or skipping breakfast.
Even the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now supports the claim that having yoghurt in your diet, especially for breakfast, might help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes.
The study revolved around a bunch of participants who either ate high-protein breakfast of yoghurt and oats, a low-protein, high-carb breakfast of bread, jam and juice, or skipped breakfast entirely.
The results proved that those who relied on a high-protein breakfast of yoghurt and oats felt less fuller and less hungry compared to the other two categories. It also improved their focus.
5 Yoghurt-based breakfast dishes to start your day
1. Greek yoghurt and granola bowl
You can make overnight chia pudding by adding skimmed milk, Greek yoghurt as the base in a mason jar. Add some chia seeds and a sweetener of your choice (optional). You can top it with fresh fruits and berries in the morning and enjoy it as breakfast on the go. You can also add nuts and seeds of your choice.
3. Oatmeal
Like the chia seeds pudding, you can also make a yoghurt bowl with oats. In a mason jar or bowl, mix some oats in Greek yoghurt and skimmed milk. Add chia seeds, honey, and fresh fruits of your choice. Adding a handful of berries can really spruce up its flavours and nutrients.
4. Banana yoghurt bowl
This breakfast dish is easy and customisable according to your preferences. You will need Greek yoghurt, strawberries, bananas, almonds, peanut butter and cinnamon to make this simple breakfast bowl. You can add more berries and fruits of your choice. Ensure the fruits and nuts are well chopped.
5. Greek yoghurt berry smoothie
There are many ways to make a Greek yoghurt breakfast smoothie. Here’s a simple recipe: In a blender, add Greek yoghurt, frozen wild blueberries, oranges, almonds and pure vanilla extract and pulse them until it is creamy. You can also add whey protein powder to this smoothie to amp up its protein content.
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