The Best And Worst Yogurts For Your Health, According To Nutritionists

Yogurt is loaded with good-for-you properties, like probiotics and calcium (good for gut health and bone density!) and the ability to keep us full for a while (great for weight loss or maintenance!). But a trip down the dairy aisle of your local grocery store can be an overwhelming experience because, well, there are a lot of yogurt options to choose from. And they’re not all exactly healthy.

Nutritionists will be the first to tell you that not all yogurts are created equal. Some will deliver a healthy dose of probiotics, fat and protein, while others are straight-up sugar bombs and deliver next to no health benefits.

To get a clearer picture, we asked dietitians to name the best and worst yogurts at the grocery store. These were their picks.

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This yogurt is low in saturated fat, contains no added sugar and is an excellent source of protein, according to Mary Wirtz , a registered dietitian and consultant for Mom Loves