Yogurt is a nutritious addition to a balanced diet. Some types support gut health more than others, so choose based on your needs and taste.
1. Plain Regular Yogurt
Plain yogurts often take a back seat to other varieties, such as Greek, but they can contain high levels of probiotics without added ingredients.
For example, Activia’s plain yogurts have the same consistency as regular yogurt but do not contain the added sugars often found in flavored varieties.
This specific type of yogurt has more than 10 billion colony-forming units of healthy bacteria per serving.
Plain yogurts of all varieties also contain far less sugar, if any, but do not contain the same level of probiotics as Activia.
2. Greek Yogurt
Greek yogurt also contains probiotics that can contribute to gut health