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Yo-Plus by Yoplait

Save Money on Yoplait Yo-Plus

As of the time of this posting, Yoplait Yo-Plus is on sale at all major grocery stores. To find the Yoplait sales closest to you visit http://groceryguide.com and search for Yoplait at your local grocer. Also, you may visit http://groceryguide.com/Coupons/Printable/Yoplait to print a $1 off coupon for Yo-Plus.

Bring balance to your digestive health with Yo-Plus

Your digestive system is central to your body's daily functions. When it's out of balance, you're out of balance. Your digestive system actually contains a lot of bacteria it depends on to absorb the nutrients your body needs. Along with those friendly bacteria, you're likely to have other microorganisms that aren't so helpful. In large quantities, some may even become harmful. That's why it's so important that your body maintain a healthy balance of bacteria in your digestive system. Read our FAQ for more on keeping a healthy digestive system.

How does my system get out of balance?

There are lots of factors that can have a negative effect on the friendly bacteria in your body. Disruptive things like a poor diet, stress and antibiotics can all take their toll. As the number of friendly bacteria decreases, there's more room for unfriendly bacteria to move in.

And that's where Yoplait Yo-Plus yogurt can help.

With just one cup of Yo-Plus yogurt you'll treat your body to our special blend of both probiotic cultures and fiber - to help your digestive system keep the balance nature intended. Enjoy Yo-Plus daily to feel the benefits.

So what are the probiotics found in Yo-Plus?

+ Yo-Plus has a probiotic culture called. Bifidobacterium. This is a special type of live and active culture clinically shown to support digestive health. Probiotics, meaning literally "for life", are a good kind of natural bacteria. They give your system the friendly active cultures it likes to keep you in balance.

Other Yo-Plus facts

• + Yo-Plus is a good source of fiber with 3 grams per serving.
• + Yo-Plus is a good source of calcium, vitamin A and vitamin D.
• + It has only 110 calories per serving.
• + And there's only 1.5 grams of fat per serving.
• + See more nutritional information about our products.

Your body knows how to take care of itself. But now you can give it a little more help. Every day.

Source: www.yoplus.com

Yoplait® Light Lets You Have Your Cake…And Eat It, Too

Yoplait® Light grants three wishes to dessert lovers this summer by introducing new great tasting yogurts to grocery stores and supermarkets that deliver sweet cake flavors with a better-for-you, fat-free bonus. Classic confections now available in the yogurt aisle include Strawberry Shortcake, Raspberry Cheesecake and Pineapple Upside-Down Cake.

Yoplait is expanding its Yoplait Light offering to feature even more delectable options Americans enjoy – and each new flavor is a healthful alternative to higher-calorie choices. For example, one 6 oz. cup of Yoplait Light Pineapple Upside-Down Cake yogurt contains 110 calories and 0 grams of fat. Compare that to a slice of traditional Pineapple Upside-Down Cake from the bakery or dessert menu, which delivers on average 367 calories and 14 grams of fat*. In addition, each serving of the new Yoplait Light cups contains 20 percent of the recommended daily value of calcium and vitamin D and 110 fat-free calories – the only leading yogurt with calcium and vitamin D in every cup.

“The new flavors from Yoplait Light are the perfect, guilt-free solution to the mid-day munchies,” said Lisa Lillien, author of Hungry Girl: Recipes and Survival Strategies for Guilt-Free Eating in the Real World and the Hungry Girl daily newsletter.

National research reveals need for “smart snacking” options National dietary research from NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) revealed that traditional meal patterns are rapidly changing. On average, Americans are snacking more than twice a day and are consuming more than 240 calories per snack. Given this fact, consumers would benefit from snacks that can satisfy a craving and provide important nutrients without a lot of calories.

“No matter how you slice it, the rich and creamy flavors of Yoplait Light will help health-conscious consumers enjoy everyday indulgences without the guilt,” said Susanne Prucha, Yoplait Marketing. “Here’s proof that it is possible to have your cake and eat it, too!"

Make sure you visit the Yoplait website for great tips, recipes and other offers.

Read more: Yoplait - Press Release

So, does yogurt really boost your health?

One of the hottest food marketing trends these days involves adding live bacteria to dairy products as a way to boost health.

Now lawyers have filed a class-action lawsuit against yogurt maker Dannon, one of the biggest sellers of "probiotic" yogurts, saying the claims of a health benefit dupe consumers. The company's Activia and DanActive line of yogurt products contain live bacteria and claim to help regulate digestion and boost the immune system. The suit, filed in United States District Court in California, seeks redress for consumers who purchased the yogurt products based on what it says are "bogus claims."

From the Dannon website "Specialists at Dannon selected Bifidus Regularis for Activia because it survives passage through the digestive tract, arriving in the colon as a living culture. Once there, it plays a beneficial role in your intestinal ecosystem"

Gregor Reid, a scientist who runs the nonprofit Canadian Research and Development Center for Probiotics, said there's a "huge amount" of research done on the strains cited by Dannon - and their benefits are clear.

For the suit to contend Dannon's claims are unfounded, Reid said, is like saying "the New England Patriots aren't in the Super Bowl." 

Read more:
Dannon
San Francisco Chronicle
The Canadian Research & Development Centre for Probiotics