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project?  Is today's store bought Yogurt really good for me?
mcel215 Mar 24, 2013 10:29 AM  Okay, I know it's not bad for me,
but is there really any health benefits to commercial yogurt?
This isn't a post to argue, I am really confused.  I've read and
read about the pros and cons, but ultimately I'm coming away
with the feeling that's it's so processed nowadays, there isn't
much of the good bacteria in it to help anyone's digestive
system. I mean, why am I eating it then?  I will add that I have
been growing my own kefir and using that. I use raw milk from a
reputable farm here in Ma., so I don't think I even need to eat
yogurt really.  Recently I bought Greek yogurt unflavored and
have been adding fresh fruit, but it's not knocking my socks off
in the flavor department. So if I am not gaining anything good
for me, I'll change my afternoon snack.  So, any of you
science/health major people have any advice for me? I'm tired ot
searching google with