A healthy diet treat~

Yesterday, I was on the road on my way back home in the afternoon and this radio station had a pretty interesting topic. The deejay was talking about healthy foods and it just struck in my mind about writing on a simple healthy yet tasty recipe. I thought, fruits are important to outr body where we need the vitamins, fibres and the minerals. Hence, I thought of introducing the easiest and nice delight which you can do it at anytime, anywhere. Introducing the yogurt!

Fresh Yogurt

1. Use one or two large glass jars to measure the amount of milk you would like to make into yogurt. Pour the milk into a large saucepan and heat over medium heat stirring frequently.

2. Heat the milk until it is “hot to the touch” but not boiling. After the milk becomes hot, turn off the heat and let the milk cool for at least twenty minutes so it approaches room temperature.

3. Now pour the milk back into the jar(s) and add several large tablespoons of fresh yogurt, from what is left from your prior batch or from a health food store variety of plain yogurt.

4. Keep the jars warm (90-120 degrees) for the next 10-12 hours. This is the part of the process which requires some ingenuity. You can put the jars in a sunny window or warming in a pot of water that is on low simmer. You should use a cooking thermometer so that you are sure that the water stays at the correct temperature.

5. After 10-12 hours give the jars a good shake and place them in the refrigerator to cool. Then your yogurt is ready to eat!

Try mixing in fresh fruits, granola, or cereal with a little apple juice for sweetening.

Why yogurt? Here are some interesting facts about why i choose yogurt as a choice of a good healthy diet.
1. It has been and is touted as a cure for everything from insomnia to yeast infections, as a cancer preventive and a life-extender.
2. Low-fat or nonfat yogurt is nutritious--an excellent source of calcium and protein, and a good source of riboflavin, phosphorus and vitamin B12.
3. It is more digestible than milk for some people with lactose intolerance.

Enjoy the recipe!