Because of her frequent yeast infections, Cara’s doctor recommends that she eat at least ½ cup of yogurt a day. He explains that yogurt contains microorganisms that keep yeast infections at bay. Cara hates the taste of yogurt. What alternative would MOST likely give Cara the same effect as eating yogurt?

Question

Because of her frequent yeast infections, Cara’s doctor recommends that she eat at least ½ cup of yogurt a day. He explains that yogurt contains microorganisms that keep yeast infections at bay. Cara hates the taste of yogurt. What alternative would MOST likely give Cara the same effect as eating yogurt?

1. having a massage once a week
2. getting acupuncture treatments on her stomach
3. taking a probiotic supplement in the morning
4. getting a prescription for an antifungal medication

Answer 1

The alternative that would most likely give Cara the same effect as eating yogurt is option 3: taking a probiotic supplement in the morning. Probiotic supplements contain beneficial microorganisms that can help prevent yeast infections, just like the microorganisms found in yogurt.