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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Good Source of Calcium Calcium is a natural component of dairy products, such as milk, cheese, and yogurt.
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Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
Good protein options include cottage cheese and plain, low-fat Greek yogurt.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 14 July 2025
DeCicco suggested getting additional kiwi in your diet by adding it to Greek yogurt with cinnamon, raw nuts and berries; giving a salad of lettuce, tomato, cucumbers and avocado some sweetness; eating it on the side of eggs; and blending it into a protein smoothie.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
Sprinkle on salads, porridge, or yogurt, or simply enjoy a handful as a mid-morning snack.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 9 July 2025
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Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
Good protein options include cottage cheese and plain, low-fat Greek yogurt.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 14 July 2025
DeCicco suggested getting additional kiwi in your diet by adding it to Greek yogurt with cinnamon, raw nuts and berries; giving a salad of lettuce, tomato, cucumbers and avocado some sweetness; eating it on the side of eggs; and blending it into a protein smoothie.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
Sprinkle on salads, porridge, or yogurt, or simply enjoy a handful as a mid-morning snack.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 9 July 2025
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“Yogurt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yogurt. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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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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