variants
or less commonly yoghurt
: 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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Bell’s practical recommendation is to start with one serving daily — a small bowl of yogurt, a few tablespoons of sauerkraut, half a cup of kefir — and stick with that for several days before increasing portions or adding variety.
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Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Include a main protein base, such as Greek yogurt or peanut butter, and consider any other protein add-ins (like chia seeds) as a bonus.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 19 May 2026
As with yogurt, choose unsweetened versions and, when possible, goat, sheep or water kefir.
—Dr. Steven Gundry, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Synbiotic overnight oats with yogurt — stir rolled oats and plain live-culture yogurt together, then top with mixed berries, banana and ground flaxseed for an easy make-ahead breakfast.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
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Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Include a main protein base, such as Greek yogurt or peanut butter, and consider any other protein add-ins (like chia seeds) as a bonus.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 19 May 2026
As with yogurt, choose unsweetened versions and, when possible, goat, sheep or water kefir.
—Dr. Steven Gundry, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Synbiotic overnight oats with yogurt — stir rolled oats and plain live-culture yogurt together, then top with mixed berries, banana and ground flaxseed for an easy make-ahead breakfast.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
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“Yogurt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yogurt. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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yogurt
noun
yo·gurt
variants
also yoghurt
: a slightly acidic semisolid food that is often flavored and sweetened and is made of milk that has been soured by the addition of bacteria
Medical Definition
yogurt
noun
yo·gurt
variants
also yoghurt
: 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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