Yogurt: The New Weight Loss Supplement
The International Journal of Obesity has published an interesting study examining the effect of calcium (and yogurt/yoghurt) on weight loss. WebMD reports:
Researchers found that obese adults who ate three servings of fat-free yogurt a day as part of a reduced-calorie diet lost 22% more weight and 61% more body fat than those who simply cut calories and didn't bone up on calcium. Yogurt eaters also lost 81% more fat in the stomach area than non-yogurt eaters.
What's even more incredible is that "lean tissue loss was reduced by 31% on the yogurt diet." There's a lot of contention surrounding dairy - but so far the benefits of yogurt appear to be many.
How much were they eating? Three 6-ounce (170g) servings per day.
Do the scientists know why? They don't seem to have a clue...
Who sponsored the study? "Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition, General Mills Inc., which makes Yoplait"
Expect to see General Mills announcing this one loud and clear.
Written By J. Foster
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