{"id":7006,"date":"2025-06-17T12:36:22","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T10:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arborea1956.com\/magazine\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-yogurt-protein\/"},"modified":"2025-09-09T17:24:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T15:24:38","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-yogurt-protein","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arborea1956.com\/en\/magazine\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-yogurt-protein\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need to know about yogurt protein"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"magazine-paragraphs\">\n    \n            <h2 class=\"magazine-paragraphs-sub-title\">Yogurt: What it is and what its benefits are<\/h2>\n    \n            <div class=\"magazine-sub-paragraph\"><p>Yogurt is a food known since ancient times, derived from the <strong>fermentation of milk<\/strong> by certain <strong>bacteria<\/strong> belonging to the Lactobacillus and Streptococcus genera. As a food derived from milk, it falls into the category of <strong>dairy products<\/strong> . Yogurt is loved by adults and children alike for its fresh, creamy flavor and its great <strong>versatility<\/strong> , which make it ideal at different times of the day: added to cereal or oats for breakfast or accompanied by fresh or dried fruit as a snack, but also as <strong>a light and healthy dessert<\/strong> .  <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>What are <strong>the benefits of yogurt<\/strong> ?<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a very <strong>healthy<\/strong> food for our body: remember that the Mediterranean Diet recommends consuming one to two servings of dairy products per day. This is because yogurt is a source of important <strong>nutrients<\/strong> , such as calcium, vitamins, phosphorus, and potassium. It is therefore highly beneficial for bone and dental health; thanks to its <strong>lactic acid bacteria<\/strong> content, it is essential for balancing intestinal bacterial flora. Yogurt has a <strong>moderate calorie content<\/strong> , making it suitable for those following a weight-loss diet, and it is rich in vitamin A and B vitamins. Yogurt is also an excellent <strong>source of protein<\/strong> : we&#8217;ll discuss this in more detail in the following section.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n    \n            <div class=\"magazine-paragraphs__image-wrapper\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"magazine-paragraphs__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arborea1956.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ciotola-yogurt-avena.jpg\" alt=\"Top view bowl with yogurt, honey, dried fruit and oats\" title=\"\">\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"magazine-steps\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arborea1956.com\/wp-content\/themes\/arborea\/assets\/img\/blue-full-splash.svg\" alt=\"Decorazione onda\" title=\"\">\n    <div class=\"magazine-steps__content\">\n        <div class=\"magazine-steps__header\">\n            <h2 class=\"magazine-steps__title\">Proteins: what they are and what they are used for<\/h2>\n            <span class=\"magazine-steps__intro\">\n                <p>Proteins are a large group of organic compounds, consisting of long chains of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds. These chains can assume different three-dimensional conformations in space based on the interactions between the different amino acids. This conformation is essential for the biological function of the various proteins, which can be of various types. Let&#8217;s look at them in more detail.   <\/p>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <!-- Desktop View -->\n        <div class=\"magazine-steps__cards desktop-view\">\n                            <div class=\"magazine-step-card\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arborea1956.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/yogurt-sport.jpg\" alt=\"Yogurt with bananas\" title=\"\">\n                                                                <div class=\"magazine-card-sub-title\">1<\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"magazine-card-paragraph\"><p><strong>The \u201cbuilding blocks\u201d of our body<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Along with carbohydrates and fats, proteins belong to the category of so-called <strong>macronutrients<\/strong> and are essential for tissue development. One of the <strong>main functions<\/strong> of proteins, in fact, is <strong>structural<\/strong> : think of them as the building blocks of our bodies. This is why they are so sought after by athletes and fitness enthusiasts: they are essential for <strong>muscle development<\/strong> as they are the main constituent of muscle.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"magazine-step-card\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arborea1956.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/vita-sana.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling girl\" title=\"\">\n                                                                <div class=\"magazine-card-sub-title\">2<\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"magazine-card-paragraph\"><p><strong>The functions of proteins<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Proteins not only have a structural role but also play an <strong>essential role<\/strong> in a large number of vital activities in our body, including DNA replication, <strong>strengthening the immune system<\/strong> , and transporting molecules within our body. The functions listed above, along with many others, involve protein molecules that we are accustomed to hearing called by other names: enzymes, antibodies, hemoglobin, etc. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"magazine-step-card\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arborea1956.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/proteine-latte.jpg\" alt=\"Whey\" title=\"\">\n                                                                <div class=\"magazine-card-sub-title\">3<\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"magazine-card-paragraph\"><p><strong>Whey protein<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are different types of proteins. In general, animal proteins have a higher <strong>biological value<\/strong> than plant proteins because they also contain essential amino acids, which our bodies cannot synthesize on their own and must obtain from outside sources. Among animal proteins, <strong>whey<\/strong> proteins are among the best, as they <strong>are highly absorbable<\/strong> . As with all nutrients ingested through food, proteins undergo a degradation process during digestion, breaking them down into their basic constituents, namely amino acids.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        \n        <!-- Mobile View (Slider) -->\n        <div class=\"magazine-steps__slider mobile-view\">\n            <div class=\"slider-container\">\n                                    <div class=\"slider-slide\" data-index=\"step_1\">\n                        <div class=\"magazine-step-card\">\n                                                            <div class=\"magazine-step-card-img\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arborea1956.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/yogurt-sport.jpg\" alt=\"Yogurt with bananas\" title=\"\">\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"magazine-card-sub-title\">1<\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"magazine-card-paragraph\"><p><strong>The \u201cbuilding blocks\u201d of our body<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Along with carbohydrates and fats, proteins belong to the category of so-called <strong>macronutrients<\/strong> and are essential for tissue development. One of the <strong>main functions<\/strong> of proteins, in fact, is <strong>structural<\/strong> : think of them as the building blocks of our bodies. This is why they are so sought after by athletes and fitness enthusiasts: they are essential for <strong>muscle development<\/strong> as they are the main constituent of muscle.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"slider-slide\" data-index=\"step_2\">\n                        <div class=\"magazine-step-card\">\n                                                            <div class=\"magazine-step-card-img\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arborea1956.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/vita-sana.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling girl\" title=\"\">\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"magazine-card-sub-title\">2<\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"magazine-card-paragraph\"><p><strong>The functions of proteins<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Proteins not only have a structural role but also play an <strong>essential role<\/strong> in a large number of vital activities in our body, including DNA replication, <strong>strengthening the immune system<\/strong> , and transporting molecules within our body. The functions listed above, along with many others, involve protein molecules that we are accustomed to hearing called by other names: enzymes, antibodies, hemoglobin, etc. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"slider-slide\" data-index=\"step_3\">\n                        <div class=\"magazine-step-card\">\n                                                            <div class=\"magazine-step-card-img\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arborea1956.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/proteine-latte.jpg\" alt=\"Whey\" title=\"\">\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"magazine-card-sub-title\">3<\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"magazine-card-paragraph\"><p><strong>Whey protein<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are different types of proteins. In general, animal proteins have a higher <strong>biological value<\/strong> than plant proteins because they also contain essential amino acids, which our bodies cannot synthesize on their own and must obtain from outside sources. Among animal proteins, <strong>whey<\/strong> proteins are among the best, as they <strong>are highly absorbable<\/strong> . As with all nutrients ingested through food, proteins undergo a degradation process during digestion, breaking them down into their basic constituents, namely amino acids.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"slider-dots\">\n                                    <button class=\"slider-dot \" data-index=\"step_1\"><\/button>\n                                    <button class=\"slider-dot \" data-index=\"step_2\"><\/button>\n                                    <button class=\"slider-dot \" data-index=\"step_3\"><\/button>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\ndocument.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {\n    const slider = document.querySelector('.slider-container');\n    const dots = document.querySelectorAll('.slider-dot');\n    const slides = document.querySelectorAll('.slider-slide');\n\n    if (slider) {\n     \n        function initSlider() {\n            const slideIndex = Math.round(slider.scrollLeft \/ slider.offsetWidth);\n            updateDots(slideIndex);\n        }\n     \n        function updateDots(index) {\n            dots.forEach(dot => dot.classList.remove('active'));\n            if (dots[index]) {\n                dots[index].classList.add('active');\n            }\n        }\n        \n      \n        slider.addEventListener('scroll', function() {\n            const slideIndex = Math.round(slider.scrollLeft \/ slider.offsetWidth);\n            updateDots(slideIndex);\n        });\n\n        \/\/ Set up dot click events\n        dots.forEach(dot => {\n            dot.addEventListener('click', function() {\n                const index = parseInt(this.getAttribute('data-index'));\n                slider.scrollTo({\n                    left: index * slider.offsetWidth,\n                    behavior: 'smooth'\n                });\n            });\n        });\n        \n    \n        initSlider();\n        \n   \n        window.addEventListener('resize', function() {\n            initSlider();\n        });\n    }\n});\n<\/script>\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"magazine-paragraphs\">\n    \n            <h2 class=\"magazine-paragraphs-sub-title\">How many types of yogurt are there?<\/h2>\n    \n            <div class=\"magazine-sub-paragraph\"><p>Not all yogurt is the same; there are <strong>different types<\/strong> depending on the milk used, the skimming, and any added ingredients. Each type has its own <strong>properties<\/strong> and <strong>organoleptic characteristics<\/strong> : let&#8217;s look at them in detail. <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2013 Skimming.<\/strong> Yogurt can be differentiated depending on the <strong>degree of skimming<\/strong> of the milk used. <strong>Whole milk<\/strong> can be used for a fuller, higher-fat yogurt, or semi-skimmed milk for <strong>low-fat yogurt<\/strong> . There is also <strong>0% fat yogurt<\/strong> , much loved by athletes and those watching their weight, generally made with skimmed milk.  <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2013 The type of milk.<\/strong> While it&#8217;s true that the most common milk on the market is <strong>cow<\/strong> &#8216;s milk, <strong>sheep&#8217;s<\/strong> and <strong>goat&#8217;s<\/strong> milk are also increasingly popular. These can be used to make delicious yogurts: light and digestible with goat&#8217;s milk, high-protein and delicate with sheep&#8217;s milk. <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2013 Greek yogurt.<\/strong> Greek yogurt, also called <strong>strained yogurt<\/strong> , is a unique product that has gained popularity in recent years. The difference lies in the <strong>straining process<\/strong> , which drains off <strong>excess whey<\/strong> . This results in a thicker, higher-protein product.  <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yogurt for every taste.<\/strong> Fruit, honey, coffee, or chocolate chip: there are countless <strong>delicious yogurt flavors<\/strong> available on the market. Especially those enriched with <strong>fruit<\/strong> , which can be either blended or cut into pieces, are particularly popular with both adults and children. If you opt for these, however, be careful to choose ones <strong>with no added sugar<\/strong> or with a limited sugar content.  <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2013 Lactose-free yogurt.<\/strong> Lactose is the sugar naturally present in milk, which our body breaks down into <strong>glucose<\/strong> and <strong>galactose<\/strong> to digest. Some people, however, are unable to break down lactose and therefore <strong>cannot digest it<\/strong> . For those who are lactose intolerant, there are <strong>highly digestible<\/strong> products on the market, made with lactose-free milk.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n    \n            <div class=\"magazine-paragraphs__image-wrapper\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"magazine-paragraphs__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arborea1956.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/yogurt-fresco-tipologie.jpg\" alt=\"many types of yogurt\" title=\"\">\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"magazine-steps magazine-steps-second\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arborea1956.com\/wp-content\/themes\/arborea\/assets\/img\/blue-full-splash.svg\" alt=\"Blue splash background\" title=\"\">\n    <div class=\"magazine-steps__content content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"magazine-steps__header\">\n            <h2 class=\"magazine-steps__title\">Which yogurt has the most protein and when should you eat it?<\/h2>\n            <span class=\"magazine-steps__intro\">\n                <p><\/p>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"block-steps-description-section\">\n                <!-- Left Column (Odd indices: 0, 2, 4...) -->\n                <div class=\"block-steps-description-left-section\">\n                                                                        <div class=\"magazine-step-block\">\n                                <h3 class=\"magazine-paragraphs-sub-title-h3\">\n                                                                    <\/h3>\n                                <div class=\"magazine-sub-paragraph\">\n                                    <p>If you&#8217;re a <strong>sports<\/strong> enthusiast, you&#8217;ll know that cooking plays a vital role in physical well-being and <strong>muscle development<\/strong> . When planning your <strong>daily diet<\/strong> , you absolutely must consider not only your calorie intake, but also the <strong>amount of protein<\/strong> you consume. Here are some <strong>tips<\/strong> for a healthy, natural diet that provides all the energy you need.  <\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"magazine-step-block\">\n                                <h3 class=\"magazine-paragraphs-sub-title-h3\">\n                                                                    <\/h3>\n                                <div class=\"magazine-sub-paragraph\">\n                                    <p>If <strong>lactose<\/strong> makes your digestion difficult, you can opt for lactose-free yogurt. Choose <strong>goat<\/strong> &#8216;s milk yogurt instead for a lighter, more digestible product. Always check the label for lactose content. What about regular <strong>plain yogurt<\/strong> ? Full-fat yogurt contains about 3.7 g of protein per 100 g, while low-fat yogurt contains about 3.3 g.    <\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                        <\/div>\n\n                <!-- Right Column (Even indices: 1, 3, 5...) -->\n                <div class=\"block-steps-description-right-section\">\n                                                                        <div class=\"magazine-step-block\">\n                                <h3 class=\"magazine-paragraphs-sub-title-h3\">\n                                                                    <\/h3>\n                                <div class=\"magazine-sub-paragraph\">\n                                    <p>If your goal is muscle building, <strong>full-fat sheep&#8217;s milk yogurt<\/strong> is a precious ally. With a whopping <strong>4.9 grams of protein<\/strong> per 100 grams, sheep&#8217;s milk yogurt is the perfect nutritious and protein-rich <strong>snack<\/strong> before the gym. Even a <strong>small pot<\/strong> of Greek yogurt contains a comparable amount of protein to sheep&#8217;s milk yogurt.  <\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"magazine-step-block\">\n                                <h3 class=\"magazine-paragraphs-sub-title-h3\">\n                                                                    <\/h3>\n                                <div class=\"magazine-sub-paragraph\">\n                                    <p>There&#8217;s no right time to enjoy a good yogurt, or rather: <strong>any time is right<\/strong> ! An hour before physical activity for <strong>a perfect energy boost<\/strong> , or afterward for a protein boost; but also for <strong>breakfast<\/strong> , midday, or as a dessert to cool off on a hot summer day.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4009,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[341],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7006","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-benefits-of-yogurt"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.arborea1956.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7006","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.arborea1956.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.arborea1956.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.arborea1956.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.arborea1956.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7006"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.arborea1956.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7006\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.arborea1956.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4009"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.arborea1956.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7006"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.arborea1956.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7006"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.arborea1956.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7006"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}