In 1987, the world famous Danon brand launched a new series of Activia fermented milk products. Healthy and tasty yogurts quickly won the sympathy of people leading a healthy lifestyle. Today Activia is represented in 70 countries of the world, including in Russia.
What is Activia?
"Activia" is a series or brand of dairy products containing the probiotic bifidobacteria Bifidus Actiregularis. Microorganism strains were developed at one of Danon's research centers and patented for exclusive use in Activia products.
The main difference from other fermented milk products on the Russian market is that, in addition to
lactic acid bacteria, Activia yogurt contains probiotics. When they enter the gastrointestinal tract, they retain their viability and are involved in the digestion process.
How does Activia work?
Most people on the planet have digestive problems. Poor ecology, poor-quality products, poor nutrition negatively affect the health of the whole organism. From such unpleasant symptoms as bloating, increased flatulence, rumbling and discomfort in the stomach, Activia yogurt helps well. It contains probiotics that are vital for people with digestive problems. How does Activia work?
Most probiotic microorganisms do not enter the large intestine, but die already in the acidic environment of the stomach. Bifidobacteria Actiregularis retain their viability for much longer. They increase the number of beneficial intestinal flora, thereby improving its function. In total, a jar of Activia yogurt with a volume of 150 ml contains more than 10 billion bifidobacteria Bifidus Actiregularis. It is clinically proven that by consuming this useful product twice a day, in 4 weeks you can get rid of unpleasant symptoms in the stomach.
Activia yogurt: product composition
The Danone company, the Activia yogurt producer, assures that it does not add preservatives, stabilizers and flavor enhancers to its products. This is confirmed by the data indicated on the label. The composition of natural classic yogurt with bifidobacteria Actiregularis with a fat content of 3.5% is as follows:
- normalized milk ;
- skimmed milk powder ;
- live yogurt crops;
- live bifidobacteria Actiregularis.
To enhance the palatability, various excipients are added to Activia dairy products. Activia yogurt with prunes or strawberries turns out to be no less useful and contains the same amount of bifidobacteria. But the composition of such a product will be less natural: sugar syrup, prunes, corn starch, thickener - pectin, lemon juice, flavor identical to natural, sugar.
Nutritional value and calorie content
Natural yogurt is a source of protein, fat and carbohydrates. They are vital to the body for its normal functioning. 100 grams of Activia yogurt contains 4 grams of protein and fat and 6 grams of carbohydrates. And this means that the use of such a fermented milk product will be useful to everyone. Other Nutrition products have similar nutritional value.
Yogurt, whose calorie content is only 75 kcal, must be present in the diet of losing weight. With it, you can become slim and attractive without harm to health.
The benefits of Activia yogurt for the body
The benefits of natural yoghurt have been known for a long time, because the history of this dairy product has been around for 8 thousand years. The benefits of "Activation" for the body are undeniable and proven by clinical studies.
- Bifidobacteria Actiregularis in the composition of yogurt destroy pathogenic microbes and microorganisms in the large intestine and contribute to the colonization and reproduction of beneficial bacteria in it.
- The feeling of heaviness and other unpleasant symptoms in the abdomen disappear: bloating, pain, increased gas formation, painful bowel movement.
- Activia yogurt helps to establish stable bowel function and get rid of constipation.
- Natural fermented milk product contributes to stable weight loss due to the established intestinal motility.
- Activia is not a drug, but the effect of its use persists even after cessation of use.
- Bifidobacteria in the yogurt remain alive until the end of the shelf life of the product. This was achieved through the use of the latest technology in its production.
- Restores and normalizes the metabolism in the body.
Despite all the useful properties of Activia, one should not forget that it is not a baby food product, and therefore, yoghurts and other sour-milk products of this series should not be consumed by children under the age of 3 years.
Assortment of fermented milk products "Activia"
One of the important advantages of Activia fermented milk products is its rich assortment. At the same time, the quality and quantity of bifidobacteria remains at an equally high level. The range of fermented milk products includes its following types:
- “Activia” curd has a light and delicate cream structure. It contains even more proteins and is a source of calcium for the body. In addition to the traditional natural taste, curd with the taste of a baked apple or peach with the addition of three cereals and flaxseeds is on sale.
- "Thermostatic Activation" consists of only 3 ingredients: milk, starter culture and Actiregularis bifidobacteria. It ferments right in the jar, therefore it retains even more benefits.
- Yogurt. In addition to natural, it is represented by a wide variety of tastes: wild berries, prunes, cherries, granola, bran and cereals, strawberries and others. In total, more than 10 species.
- Drinking "Activia" is a delicate yogurt enriched with Actiregularis bifidobacteria. It is distinguished not only by its useful composition, but also by its convenient packaging. Only 52 kcal is contained in a bottle of this Activia fermented milk drink. Drinking yogurt is represented by such an assortment of flavors: prunes, cereals, pineapple, figs, mango and others.
- “Activia” kefir contains all the benefits of lactic acid bacteria. This product is lower in calories compared to the rest: from 31 to 39 kcal, depending on fat content - 0% or 1%. "Activia" drinking kefir is sold in a convenient bottle of 450 or 870 grams.
All fermented milk products contain one obligatory, the most important ingredient - bifidobacteria Actiregularis.
Activia yogurt series: customer reviews
Most buyers appreciated the fermented milk products of Activia. Their positive reviews confirm that the presented yogurt is tasty and healthy, it really improves bowel function and helps get rid of constipation.
Nevertheless, not all buyers are satisfied with the quality of the products. "Activia" reviews sometimes gets negative. Buyers are not happy that in the yogurt with filler there are unnatural ingredients, dyes and other "chemistry".
In general, Activia is a useful and necessary product in the diet, with regular use of which the work of the intestine becomes stable and harmonious.