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Does regularly consuming yogurt reduce the risk of diabetes? This seems to be suggested by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). According to a claim by Danone North America, known for producing popular yogurt brands such as Dannon, eating yogurt regularly could decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes. The FDA supports this claim and plans to allow the statement to appear on yogurt food labels, provided that the claims are not misleading and other necessary conditions are met.
The endorsement by the FDA is categorized as a “qualified claim,” implying suggestive yet not conclusive evidence for the claim’s validity, as noted by food allergy dietician Sherry Coleman Collins. A minimum weekly consumption of 2 cups (3 servings) of yogurt is required for this health claim.
While Collins believes in the health promoting benefits of yogurt consumption, she emphasizes that it should go hand in hand with other healthy dietary habits. She also notes that yogurt with live, active cultures can introduce beneficial bacteria into one’s diet, fostering a healthy gut which can then lower the risk of chronic conditions, including type 2 diabetes.
Collins further advises choosing yogurt varieties low in added sugar and lauds plain Greek yogurt for being high in protein and calcium. Despite the benefits, there is likely no added advantage beyond a couple of servings, she warns.
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