Malta Dairy Products has recently introduced Bennalife yogurt with added plant sterols which help lower cholesterol levels.

Plant sterols are natural extracts which lower cholesterol levels by blocking the absorption of cholesterol from food. Despite being found in vegetable oils, legumes, nuts, grains and cereals, one would need to consume large amounts of these foods to reach therapeutic levels – around 150 apples, 210 carrots or 425 tomatoes would have to be eaten to reach the recommended daily intake of 2g plant sterol.

A single cup of Bennalife yogurt with added plant sterols provides the necessary 2g daily dose of plant sterols to help lower cholesterol levels. Malta Dairy Products said that “taken every day after the main meal and as part of a balanced diet, Bennalife yogurt with added plant sterols can lead to a reduction in cholesterol levels by 7 – 10% in 2 – 3 weeks.”

The company concluded by saying that the “yogurt is available in Strawberry-Vanilla and Peach-Pomegranate flavours. It is available in 125g cups and sold in convenient packs of two offering consumers excellent value for money. Made from fresh skimmed milk and sweetened with acesulfame-K and sucralose, it is suitable for diabetics and individuals who are watching their fat and calorie intake.”

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