Greek yogurt or Icelandic skyr can provide protein with little sugar and fat. A 5.3-ounce Chobani Nonfat Greek Yogurt has 14 grams of protein.
According to Lisa Young, PhD, RDN, "Research shows that yogurt is good for the heart and can help lower blood pressure."
Yogurt contains protein and calcium, which is needed for muscle, neuron, blood vessel, and bone function.
While "bacteria" may conjure negative associations, "good" bacteria are vital to gut health.
Glazer says that probiotics help prevent sickness by controlling what enters the circulation through the stomach lining.