Siya Kumar Siya Kumar Asked 9 months ago

Can yogurt help with weight loss?

I'm trying to lose some kgs and have been told that including yogurt in my diet can help. Is it true that yogurt can assist with weight loss, and what kind is best?

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Sandeep Gupta Sandeep Gupta Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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Yes, it can. My doctor explained that the high calcium and protein in unsweetened yogurt help boost metabolism and keep you full longer. However, you must avoid flavored variants as they are packed with simple sugars.

Ramesh Shastri Ramesh Shastri Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Yogurt or fresh curd is a wonderful, sattvik food that calms the digestive fire. Keeping your gut healthy with natural dahi brings harmony to the body, which naturally helps in maintaining a healthy weight.

Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Yes, but only if you swap your ice cream cravings for plain Greek yogurt! It actually satisfies that creamy dessert craving without loading you up on empty calories and sugar.

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Neha Das Neha Das Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, plain or Greek yogurt is high in protein and can definitely help with weight loss.

Lakshmi Menon Lakshmi Menon Joined May 2026 5 months ago

In our family, we end meals with simple buttermilk or curd for digestion. Our doctor also confirmed that eating plain yogurt regularly supports gut bacteria, which is very helpful for a healthy weight loss journey.

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Aditya Rao Aditya Rao Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Absolutely. I log my meals on my fitness app, and adding 150g of low-fat Greek yogurt gives me a great protein boost for very few calories. It's perfect for fat loss while keeping muscle mass.

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