Food trends may come and go, but yogurt is making a lasting impression on consumers' palates. According to consumer marketing research firm NPD Group - yogurt is the top food of the 2000s.

According to their research, Americans ate more yogurt during the past decade than ever before, citing its convenient, individualized nature and the undeniable health benefits of this delicious dairy snack as the reason for its popularity. Yogurt is a high-quality protein, a great source of calcium and potassium, and contains probiotics, which can help maintain a healthy digestive system.

Yogurt has the flexibility and taste profile to be enjoyed as a hearty breakfast, a morning or afternoon snack and even as a dessert. Next time you're in your local grocery store, look for yogurts that carry the Real California Milk seal to ensure it's made with milk from California's dairy families.