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Yogurt for the Breath, Belly, and More
Your daily dose of health information selected by WebMD physician editors.

Forget the breath mints. Pass the yogurt.

Active bacteria in yogurt may reduce levels of odor-causing bacteria in the mouth. All you need is 6 ounces a day to do the trick.

Research has also shown that eating about 20 ounces of yogurt a day can decrease belly fat and slim waistlines.

And eating yogurt on a regular basis can help women avoid yeast infections by correcting the imbalance between yeast and bacteria in the vagina.


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SOURCES: WebMD Medical News: "Good Carbs Mean Better Weight." WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise: "Eat Yogurt, Lose Belly Fat."

Published March 11, 2005.


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