A small knotlike protuberance. 2. Medicine A small, abnormal but usually benign mass of tissue, as on the thyroid gland, in the lung, or under the skin. 3. Botany A small knoblike outgrowth, especially one on the roots of a leguminous plant that contains bacteria that fix nitrogen. 4. Mineralogy A small rounded lump of a mineral or mixture of minerals, usually harder than the surrounding rock or sediment.
Nonfat Greek yogurt has no cholesterol and is rich in vitamins, minerals, protein and active bacterial cultures that may help treat or prevent certain medical problems. A 1-cup serving of Greek yogurt contains a high concentration of the B vitamins riboflavin, vitamin B-12, pantothenic acid, thiamin and vitamin B-6. Together, these vitamins are vital for energy metabolism and the health of the neurological, immune and cardiovascular systems.
Itâs getting harder to find more traditional dairy foods, such as cottage cheese and sour cream, amid the sea of yogurt options. But it only makes sense that a food with as many health benefits as yogurt be given prime real estate in the supermarket. And just what are the health benefits of yogurt? First off, let us not forget that yogurt comes from milk. So yogurt eaters will get a dose of animal protein (about 9 grams per 6-ounce serving), plus several other nutrients found in dairy foods, like calcium, vitamin B-2, vitamin B-12, potassium, and magnesium.