Yogurt

Yogurt is a yummy snack that you can eat for breakfast or anytime you feel like having a tasty and healthy treat. It's a bit like milk that has been given a very special treatment that makes it thicker and creamier. Do you know what a bacteria is? It's a tiny living thing that's too small for you to see, just like germs that can make you sick. But not all bacteria are bad for you, some of them are good and can actually help you stay healthy.

In yogurt, there are special bacteria called "live cultures" that are added to the milk to turn it into a yummy and healthy snack. These live cultures are very special because they can help break down the lactose in milk, which is a sugar that some people can't digest very well, and some other substances in the milk that make it harder to digest.

When these bacteria start to do their thing, they produce lactic acid, which makes the milk thicker and sourer. This is why yogurt tastes a little bit sour and tangy, and it's also why it has a thicker texture than regular milk.

Now, why is yogurt good for you? Well, first of all, it's a great source of calcium, which is a mineral that helps keep your bones and teeth strong. It also has protein, which helps your muscles grow and repair. But the live cultures in yogurt also have some other special health benefits. They can help keep your tummy happy by improving digestion and reducing bloating or gas. They can also boost your immune system, which means they can help you fight off germs and stay healthy.

So, there you have it! Yogurt is just milk that has some special bacteria added to it, which makes it thicker, creamier, and healthier than regular milk. It tastes a bit sour because of these bacteria, but it's also very yummy and good for you.