Yogurt (Plain) for Weight Management

Research suggests that yogurt consumption before meals may support weight management efforts by enhancing feelings of fullness and reducing subsequent calorie intake. One randomized controlled trial involving healthy adults found that drinking yogurt as a low-calorie snack led to greater satiety than crackers or water and resulted in meaningfully less food consumed at a following meal, indicating improved calorie compensation. While this evidence is supportive, it is limited to a single small study with short-term outcomes, and the findings may not generalize to long-term weight management or diverse populations. Additional research, including larger and longer-duration trials, would help clarify whether regular plain yogurt consumption contributes meaningfully to sustained weight control.