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Yoplait Trix Yogurt Cinna-Swirl is a yogurt product marketed towards children, featuring a cinnamon swirl flavor. It is part of the Trix line of products, which began with Trix cereal in the 1950s [26]. Trix Yogurt was introduced to capitalize on the popularity of yogurt as a healthier alternative to sugary cereals [26].
Trix Yogurt Cinna-Swirl is a flavored yogurt product produced under the Yoplait brand, licensed by General Mills [26]. It is characterized by its cinnamon swirl flavor and is targeted towards children [27], [26].
A snack for children
Part of a balanced breakfast
General Mills introduces Trix Cereal [26].
Yoplait introduces Trix Yogurt with flavors like Strawberry Banana Bash and Raspberry Rainbow [26].
General Mills reformulates Yoplait Trix yogurt to remove artificial colors, artificial flavors, and high fructose corn syrup [27], [31].
Trix Yogurt is discontinued [26].
Yoplait reintroduces Trix Yogurt in select retailers due to nostalgia trends [26].
To offer a healthier alternative to sugary cereals by leveraging the established Trix brand [26].
First appeared: 1992
Yogurt can be a good source of calcium, protein, and probiotics [7], [15], [14], [38].
Some studies suggest yogurt consumption may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes [5], [50], [51].
Synbiotic yogurt may improve metabolic syndrome components and oxidative stress status [8], [13].
High yogurt intake is associated with a lower risk of death from all causes and cardiovascular disease [48], [49].
Yogurt and Reduced Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: Exploring the Food and Drug Administration Qualified Health Claim and Potential Implications for Improving Public Health - PubMed [Source 5]
Consumption of dairy yogurt is associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes [5].
The effect of a new developed synbiotic yogurt consumption on metabolic syndrome components in adults with metabolic syndrome: a randomized controlled clinical trial [Source 8]
Daily consumption of synbiotic yogurt containing Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus pentosus, and Chloromyces marcosianos yeast in adults with MetS caused a significant decrease in the levels of fasting blood glucose, fasting insulin, HOMA-IR index, waist to hip ratio and systolic blood pressure [8].
Consumption of a new developed synbiotic yogurt improves oxidative stress status in adults with metabolic syndrome: a randomized controlled clinical trial [Source 13]
Daily consumption of synbiotic yogurt in adults with MetS showed a statistically significant improvement in the level of glutathione peroxidase and total oxidant status compared to the regular yogurt [13].
Yogurt consumption and risk of mortality from all causes, CVD and cancer: a comprehensive systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis of cohort studies [Source 48, Source 49]
High intake of yogurt compared with low intake was significantly associated with a lower risk of deaths from all causes and CVD, but not with cancer [48], [49]. Each additional serving of yogurt consumption per day was significantly associated with a reduced risk of all-cause and CVD mortality [48].
Plain Yogurt with Fruit and Natural Sweeteners
Reduces added sugars and artificial ingredients while still providing the benefits of yogurt [38], [39].
Where to find: Grocery stores, make at home
Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternatives
Suitable for individuals with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies, often fortified with calcium and vitamin D [38].
Where to find: Grocery stores, health food stores [Source 33, Source 34, Source 35, Source 36]