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Yogurt is one of the most versatile foods, especially when it comes to creating refreshing summertime meals and treats, says Ron Foster of Modesto, president of Foster Farms Dairy.

"The rise in yogurt consumption has to do with the simple fact that yogurt is a highly nutritious food choice that fits the needs of todays busy consumer," Foster says. "Also, consumers find yogurt a meal replacement available in a wide variety of flavors."

Yogurt consumption is on the rise. Americans eat 1.34 million pounds annually - an average of about 5 pounds per person; 55.3 percent are eating low-fat yogurt and 41.5 percent are eating fat-free yogurt.

Founded in 1939 on an 80-acre farm near Modesto, Foster Farms began producing dairy products in 1941. Today, Fosters produces a full line of dairy products and processes 2 1/2 million gallons of fresh milk weekly at its three plants.

Consumers should look for yogurt containing "live active cultures," says Ron Foster, head of Foster Farms Dairy.

Live active cultures, (also known as probiotics, which literally means

"for life") are beneficial bacteria that help your body fight off a number of health conditions. The most common live active cultures found in yogurt are Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidus.

Here are five specific health benefits of consuming yogurt:

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