Yogurt labeled as "fitness" or "organic" may seem like a safe bet, but experts warn it's a ticking time bomb.
After testing 100 samples of “healthy” yoghurts, the researchers came to some disappointing conclusions: 90% of them contained more than 10 g of sugar per 100 g of product.
Endocrinologists explain: “Fruit fillers are not fiber, but pure sugar, which is instantly absorbed into the blood.”
Top 5 dangerous yogurts
1. With muesli: Up to 20 g of sugar + refined carbohydrates, which disrupt the intestinal microflora.
2. Low-fat: Manufacturers compensate for the taste with sugar and starch, which increases the glycemic index.
3. Children's: Often contain dyes (eg E102) and artificial flavors.
4. Greek with fruit layer: A 200g jar can contain up to 25g of sugar – that’s 5 teaspoons.
5. Plant-based alternatives (soy, almond): Many contain syrups (agave, Jerusalem artichoke), which provoke insulin resistance.
Feedback from Karina, 30 years old: “I switched to natural yogurt without additives and mix it with chia seeds - blood sugar dropped from 6.8 to 5.3 mmol/l.”
How to Choose Safe Yogurt
Pay attention to the composition: it should contain only milk and starter. The recommended sugar content is no more than 5 g per 100 g.
It is desirable that the protein content in yogurt be at least 4 g per 100 g of product.
Ivan, 47: “I used to think that ‘bio’ meant healthy. Now I read the ingredients and am shocked.”
Life hack: Add fresh berries (raspberries, blueberries) or nuts to yogurt - this will enrich it with antioxidants and healthy fats.
