Definition of yogurt
: a fermented slightly acid often flavored semisolid food made of milk and milk solids to which cultures of two bacteria (Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus) have been added
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To showcase her business acumen, Farrah stops by her yogurt shop, where the only employee left standing in the horrifying pace uniform Farrah insists on is Michael (her dad), and even that’s not for sure.
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Leafy greens like kale are the best source of calcium, but sardines, broccoli and high-quality yogurt or kefir are good options.
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Add fruit to yogurt, smoothies or as a salsa to fish and chicken.
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Obvious sources include sodas, pastries and candies as well as sugar from insidious sources such as sauces, dressings and sugar bombs parading as health foods – flavored yogurts, granola bars and fruit juices.
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Even my beloved oatmeal needs things like Greek yogurt or egg whites to balance it out, plus a healthy spoonful of peanut butter (twist my arm).
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The meal will include plain and blueberry pancakes, yogurt, fruit, juice and coffee, according to Nancy Canfield, RB Historical Society president.
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Dahi vada also makes appearances throughout the month, the lentil fritters soaked in a cool sauce of yogurt and a second of sweet-sour tamarind.
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An out-of-this world Swedish invention: space yogurt.
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Origin and Etymology of yogurt
Turkish yoğurt
First Known Use: 1625
YOGURT Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of yogurt for Students
: a thick soft food that is made of milk soured by the addition of bacteria and that is often flavored and sweetened
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Medical Definition of yogurt
: a fermented slightly acid often flavored semisolid food made of milk and milk solids to which cultures of bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus (L. bulgarius) and Streptococcus (S. thermophilus) have been added
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