EXPERT SAYS EAT BREAKFAST FOOD TO STOP DIABETES AND LOSE WEIGHT

Having normal plain yoghurt for breakfast could slash the risk of contracting type 2 diabetes and foster weight loss, scientists have said. This common fridge staple is not only bursting with health-boosting "good" bacteria but comes packed with protein and calcium to fortify bones and muscles alike.

In striking findings by the Medical Research Council's epidemiology unit at Cambridge University, regular consumption of this unassuming snack was linked to a staggering 28 per cent reduction in diabetes risk compared to those who shunned it entirely. Moreover, experts claim it can even block the body's fat absorption, making it a formidable ally for those looking to shed extra weight.

Further research detailed in the Nutrition and Cancer journal discovered that a daily 40g serving could decrease liver cancer risk by an impressive 5.4 per cent, based on data from 5,000 participants. Nutritional therapist Ian Marber praised plain yoghurt for its myriad of benefits, remarking: "Plain yoghurt has lots of health benefits and is often cheaper than trendy alternatives."

Researchers from the University of Washington have discovered that consuming at least two servings of yoghurt per week can reduce the risk of pre-cancerous growths, known as adenomas, by a fifth. The study, which tracked over 80,000 individuals for 25 years, found that those who regularly ate yoghurt had 19% fewer growths and 26% fewer of the highest-risk variety.

In another study conducted by the Medical Research Council epidemiology unit at the University of Cambridge, it was reported that regular yoghurt consumers had a 28% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to those who never consumed it, reports Gloucestershire Live.

Moreover, yoghurt has been found to have impressive anti-inflammatory effects. Typically, inflammatory markers in the body increase after a meal, especially if the food is high in fat and sugar.

High levels of inflammation are linked with conditions such as heart disease, arthritis and asthma.

Yoghurt is also a rich source of iodine, vitamins D, B2 and B12, and zinc, according to Mr Marber. He further added that it is a good source of protein and, like milk, contains the "most widely available and easily absorbed form of calcium".

Dr Caroline Childs, a nutritional sciences expert at the University of Southampton, endorsed the health benefits of yoghurt, stating: "Broadly speaking, yoghurt is a very good thing. It's a useful way to get probiotics or friendly bacteria and it tastes good. There are some studies that have suggested consuming calcium-rich foods like yoghurt make it harder for the body to absorb fat from food,. But it needs to be plain milk yoghurt, with nothing else added to it, to have these effects."

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