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Yogurt May Be a Good Option for Individuals Avoiding Lactose in Their Diets   Individuals with lactose intolerance may experience digestive symptoms after consuming dairy products, such as bloating, gas and diarrhea. Many people with lactose intolerance can manage their symptoms by limiting the amount of dairy they consume; however, some lactose intolerant individuals often avoid dairy products completely. Unfortunately, this dairy avoidance may prevent the lactose intolerant person from consuming enough calcium, vitamin D and high-quality protein. READ MORE One serving of yogurt every day provides, in many cases, the calcium, vitamin D, and high-quality protein that together help promote muscle and bone strength.1,2 Cultures and fermentation make unique products that can be associated with various health benefits. Yogurt’s live and active cultures may allow lactose-intolerant individuals to enjoy fermented dairy products with fewer associated symptoms.3 Many yogurts contain nutrients lacking in the average American diet, including calcium, vitamin D, and potassium. Frequent yogurt consumption as part of a healthy dietary pattern was associated with less weight gain over time.4 Frequent yogurt consumption, as part of a healthy diet, was associated with healthy levels of systolic blood pressure.5 References: 1.Sahni S, Katherine LT, Kiel DP, Quach L, Casey VA, Hannan MT. Milk and yogurt consumption are linked with higher bone mineral density but not with hip fracture: the Framingham Offspring Study. Arch Osteoporos. 2013;8(0):119. 2. Westerterp-Plantenga MS, Lemmens SG, Westerterp KR. Dietary protein–its role in satiety, energetics, weight loss and health. Br J Nutr. 2012;108 Suppl 2:S105-S112. 3. Lomer MC, Parkes GC, Sanderson JD. Review article: lactose intolerance in clinical practice–myths and realities. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. Jan 15 2008;27(2):93-103. 4. Mozaffarian D, Hao T, Rimm EB, Willett WC, Hu FB. Changes in diet and lifestyle and long-term weight gain in women and men. N Engl J Med. 2011;364:2392–2404. 5. Wang H, Livingston K, Fox CS, Meigs JB, Jacques PF. Yogurt consumption is associated with better diet quality and metabolic profile in American men and women. Nutr Res. 2013;33(1):18–26. RECOMMEND DANNON® YOGURT Request a coupon referral pad today! Offer available to healthcare professionals only ©2017 The Dannon Company, Inc. All rights reserved.