2. Full-Fat Yogurt
Fat is not nearly the enemy it has been portrayed to be. Sugar seems to be a much greater driver of obesity than dietary fat. Yogurt is a great example. It seems natural to gravitate toward low-fat yogurt when you’re on a diet, but it is in fact a junk food in disguise. Manufacturers add a ton of sugar to low-fat yogurt to replace the fat.
On the other hand, studies show that full-fat yogurt is associated with a reduced risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes over time. And some brands of yogurt contain probiotic bacteria that support the health of your gut and protect against inflammation and leptin resistance, one of the major hormonal drivers of obesity. Choose full-fat yogurt with live, active cultures in order to take full advantage of this healthy food.
