Greek Yogurt - How to love if you hate it?
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Rule 1 for weight loss: Don't eat food you don't like.
There are lots of delicious, healthy foods.
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Why cnat you make a substitution? What is it about Greek yoghurt that is unique?ciacyrus29 wrote: »For those asking why do I need to eat it or saying just don't eat it. It is part of my diet and I can't make a substitution. If I could, I'd eat regular yogurt. Why do I have to love it, because I don't want to eat something that I can't stand. Thus the reason for the post.
I like it, but I add loads of fruit or flavourings to it if its the tartness you dont like.
If you like normal yoghurt then why cnat you have that if you like it?
The plan I'm on states no substitutions. Greek yogurt is suppose to be better. I've already told them if I can't learn to like it, I'm going with what I can eat.0 -
I despise fruit in yogurt, but like fruit flavors. I started adding powdered Crystal Lite lemonade, or pink lemonade flavors to my plain non fate greek yogurt. It is tart, creamy goodness.0
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I think there is a fundamental flaw in declaring a few foods "superfoods" over all the others. Greek Yogurt is glorious and does me all sorts of good things, but that's not the only food that can do the same job. I love all the examples provided on this thread, all with their own benefits. Cottage Cheese isn't as sexy but it was the dieter's "superfood" of another generation.0
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ciacyrus29 wrote: »
Why cnat you make a substitution? What is it about Greek yoghurt that is unique?ciacyrus29 wrote: »For those asking why do I need to eat it or saying just don't eat it. It is part of my diet and I can't make a substitution. If I could, I'd eat regular yogurt. Why do I have to love it, because I don't want to eat something that I can't stand. Thus the reason for the post.
I like it, but I add loads of fruit or flavourings to it if its the tartness you dont like.
If you like normal yoghurt then why cnat you have that if you like it?
The plan I'm on states no substitutions. Greek yogurt is suppose to be better. I've already told them if I can't learn to like it, I'm going with what I can eat.
What plan is this, better than what, and who are "them"?
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sometimes I add Kashi golean on topI like the Yoplait greek yogurt 100 cal whips. tastes like dessert/mousse
This. Look for the Yoplait Greek yogurt whips. 100 calories, the texture is like mousse, and they are sweet without having a horrifying amount of sugar. If I put fresh berries on the vanilla cupcake flavor it's like having berries with whipped cream.
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I hate plain Greek yogurt but adding a banana and 1 tsp of peanut butter I now love it. Sometimes strawberries and honey.0
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banana and pb sounds yummy...
how about throwing a little stevia and some vanilla in it? minimal calorie change.
i'm bad and I get the greek gods honey...it's heaven. and probably not as good for me but i log it.0 -
ciacyrus29 wrote: »
Why cnat you make a substitution? What is it about Greek yoghurt that is unique?ciacyrus29 wrote: »For those asking why do I need to eat it or saying just don't eat it. It is part of my diet and I can't make a substitution. If I could, I'd eat regular yogurt. Why do I have to love it, because I don't want to eat something that I can't stand. Thus the reason for the post.
I like it, but I add loads of fruit or flavourings to it if its the tartness you dont like.
If you like normal yoghurt then why cnat you have that if you like it?
The plan I'm on states no substitutions. Greek yogurt is suppose to be better. I've already told them if I can't learn to like it, I'm going with what I can eat.
So ditch your plan? I don't get this. It's supposed to be a lifestyle change, are you going to make yourself eat something you don't like all your life just because someone told you that you should eat it?0 -
WinoGelato wrote: »ciacyrus29 wrote: »
Why cnat you make a substitution? What is it about Greek yoghurt that is unique?ciacyrus29 wrote: »For those asking why do I need to eat it or saying just don't eat it. It is part of my diet and I can't make a substitution. If I could, I'd eat regular yogurt. Why do I have to love it, because I don't want to eat something that I can't stand. Thus the reason for the post.
I like it, but I add loads of fruit or flavourings to it if its the tartness you dont like.
If you like normal yoghurt then why cnat you have that if you like it?
The plan I'm on states no substitutions. Greek yogurt is suppose to be better. I've already told them if I can't learn to like it, I'm going with what I can eat.
What plan is this, better than what, and who are "them"?
Also, OP, did you say what it is about greek yogurt that you don't like? Is it the tanginess? The texture?
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ciacyrus29 wrote: »
Why cnat you make a substitution? What is it about Greek yoghurt that is unique?ciacyrus29 wrote: »For those asking why do I need to eat it or saying just don't eat it. It is part of my diet and I can't make a substitution. If I could, I'd eat regular yogurt. Why do I have to love it, because I don't want to eat something that I can't stand. Thus the reason for the post.
I like it, but I add loads of fruit or flavourings to it if its the tartness you dont like.
If you like normal yoghurt then why cnat you have that if you like it?
The plan I'm on states no substitutions. Greek yogurt is suppose to be better. I've already told them if I can't learn to like it, I'm going with what I can eat.
I think a lot of people would say you could find a substitute that has the same or better macros. Id query the plan or at least ask them why. They should be able to explain that to you, especially if changing brand or adding extras doesnt do it for you. If I was to hazard a guess i'd think they want Greek Yog becayse of its macros high protein levels etc and they specify it in prefernce to any other type of yog, which has less impressive macros.
If you dont find a way to like it, then go for some of the suggestions above of foods with similar macros. Youll get the same benefits.0 -
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ciacyrus29 wrote: »
Why cnat you make a substitution? What is it about Greek yoghurt that is unique?ciacyrus29 wrote: »For those asking why do I need to eat it or saying just don't eat it. It is part of my diet and I can't make a substitution. If I could, I'd eat regular yogurt. Why do I have to love it, because I don't want to eat something that I can't stand. Thus the reason for the post.
I like it, but I add loads of fruit or flavourings to it if its the tartness you dont like.
If you like normal yoghurt then why cnat you have that if you like it?
The plan I'm on states no substitutions. Greek yogurt is suppose to be better. I've already told them if I can't learn to like it, I'm going with what I can eat.
So ditch your plan? I don't get this. It's supposed to be a lifestyle change, are you going to make yourself eat something you don't like all your life just because someone told you that you should eat it?
This.
I would be so miserable following a plan that someone else wrote up. So much better to eat what you like while trying to hit calorie/macro/micro goals. At least you learn to feed yourself and not just follow someone else's plan.0 -
Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »DeguelloTex wrote: »You know that plain yogurt can be substituted for sour cream and can be, well, sour, right?
This! I actually came into this thread to suggest it - I put plain lowfat Greek yogurt in my chili, on tacos, or anywhere that I'd put sour cream. I'm always under on my protein, so any way I can get a little extra protein kick is a winner for me.
Def use it in cooking in lieu of sour cream. I use it even for creamy sauces and in soups - but it does curdle if you try to actually cook with it, so I just add it in at the end and sort of just heat it up. (Still curdles. Just don't attend to that.) Or use it as a topping. +1 whoever said tzatziki, it's great that way.
I like yogurt, but grew up eating it as a savoury thing (plain) so can't help w making it sweeter or whatever. It is actually gross to me in/with anything sweet, I don't get that at all.0 -
ciacyrus29 wrote: »For those asking why do I need to eat it or saying just don't eat it. It is part of my diet and I can't make a substitution. If I could, I'd eat regular yogurt. Why do I have to love it, because I don't want to eat something that I can't stand. Thus the reason for the post.
What kind of weird diet are you on that Greek yoghurt is such a critical component? There is no magic in Greek yoghurt, it's just plain yoghurt that has been strained so the whey is removed. That means it's much higher in protein, but it actually has less calcium. The extra protein will make you feel fuller, but that's about it.
If someone has sold you a diet where Greek is critical and can't be substituted, I'd be suspicious of the diet.
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ciacyrus29 wrote: »
Why cnat you make a substitution? What is it about Greek yoghurt that is unique?ciacyrus29 wrote: »For those asking why do I need to eat it or saying just don't eat it. It is part of my diet and I can't make a substitution. If I could, I'd eat regular yogurt. Why do I have to love it, because I don't want to eat something that I can't stand. Thus the reason for the post.
I like it, but I add loads of fruit or flavourings to it if its the tartness you dont like.
If you like normal yoghurt then why cnat you have that if you like it?
The plan I'm on states no substitutions. Greek yogurt is suppose to be better. I've already told them if I can't learn to like it, I'm going with what I can eat.
So ditch your plan? I don't get this. It's supposed to be a lifestyle change, are you going to make yourself eat something you don't like all your life just because someone told you that you should eat it?
This.
OP, it does not matter at all what you eat, as long as you're in a calorie deficit. And if you've paid for your "plan," you're being ripped off.0 -
ciacyrus29 wrote: »
Why cnat you make a substitution? What is it about Greek yoghurt that is unique?ciacyrus29 wrote: »For those asking why do I need to eat it or saying just don't eat it. It is part of my diet and I can't make a substitution. If I could, I'd eat regular yogurt. Why do I have to love it, because I don't want to eat something that I can't stand. Thus the reason for the post.
I like it, but I add loads of fruit or flavourings to it if its the tartness you dont like.
If you like normal yoghurt then why cnat you have that if you like it?
The plan I'm on states no substitutions. Greek yogurt is suppose to be better. I've already told them if I can't learn to like it, I'm going with what I can eat.
It sounds to me like the person administering the plan doesn't know what an appropriate substitution would be and can't be bothered to find out. Someone who can't think for themselves for the sake of their clients isn't someone I'd want guidance from.0 -
Just eat meat.0
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Initially I hated Greek yogurt too. Hated the texture, hated the smell, hated how sour it was (even though yogurt is by its nature a sour food). And even though I am usually one to say, "Don't eat foods you don't like; you don't have to like everything", I, too, felt like I "should" like it. I wanted to like it....in my case, because I was looking for some higher protein snacks.
A co-worker recommended Dannon Light & Fit Greek yogurt. It was a good "introduction" to Greek yogurt. It wasn't quite as thick as others I'd tried, not as sour, and it came in great flavors. Then one day I got brave, LOL, and decided to try plain Greek yogurt again. Bought a container of Fage Total 0 and have never looked back. I add a packet of Stevia to a 227g serving (to make it less sour), along with berries and granola. Delicious and very satisfying. Had it for dinner tonight.0 -
I dont like greek yogurt but I'm make yogurt drink so i can eat it so tasty try it
Mix yogurt with water add one TBS of lemon juice and mint flakes0 -
My favorite way to eat Greek yogurt is with low sodium ranch seasoning. It makes an awesome veggie dip. I get Fage 0% for the extra protein and lower fat0
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I live in Greece, so finding fresh Greek yoghurt is easy. What I can tell you is that Greek yoghurt starts as very mild or even naturally sweet in taste, then gets this tangy-sour flavour as days pass. It does not mean it is turning bad, but the taste changes. So, when I buy commercial brands, I try to buy only yoghurt where the "best before" date is a far in the future as possible. The first days after is has been packaged, it is not tart, and this is when I love it. As the expiration date approaches, the taste gets more and more sour. Assuming this is true Greek yoghurt, with live cultures, the taste is supposed to change. In the few occasions where I have yoghurt left that is getting to this sour stage, I either add enough honey and walnuts to cover the taste, or add salt and mint and eat it with grilled meat or grilled vegetables.
It gets more sour only if it not refrigerated. The longer the yogurt is left to ferment, the more lactose is eaten up and the sourer it becomes.
Source: I make my own yogurt.
I make my own yoghurt too. Strained yoghurt keeps getting sourer and sourer. Omce refrigerated, it does nto happen as fast as when you are making the yoghurt, and you will see no difference in a few hours, but you will see a huge difference in a couple of weeks. When I buy yoghurt with production date a couple of days ago, most commercial brands here taste sweetish. If I leave unopened in the fridge until the expiration date (which typically here is a few weeks), the taste is tart.
Yep. I strain mine too. I have never noticed that it gets sourer after refrigeration.
I make my own yoghurt my whole family does. We can't stand the shop bought ones they taste so, ermm plasticy. I guess we're not used to it.
The longer it stands the sourer it gets. Not over night mind you it keep for a while. When and if it does get souere we make yogurt soup with cracked barley and garlic.
If you worry that it might get sour before you're ready to make the new one just save a cup of yogurt in the freezer. It does the exact same job no compromises. If you don't have a weight issue add double cream to it when boiling the milk, that makes the yogurt really sweet and to set firm. Then again I'm losing weight too and the addition of double cream has not hindered my weightloss.
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Ive grown to love plain greek yogurt with this mixture: 1/2 - 2/3 cup of greek yogurt, about a tbsp of peanut butter, half tbsp of honey & cinnamon! delish
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i'm going to buy some plain and try the honey pb combo....yummy.0
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You don't have to love it, but try to find a Greek deli near you and buy their homemade if you don't want to make your own. I find the homemade tastes more like cream cheese than anything.0
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add a packet of splenda and you are good to go. It is one of the healthiest foods out there.0
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I like liberte and oikos brands. I don't buy plain though, I like the fruit floundered or vanilla flavoured ones.0
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Love Chobani, especially mango. I use the lemon as a marinade/sauce for lots of dishes, especially fish. I made a fantastic cold cucumber soup using a combination of the lemon and pineapple flavors as my base. The lime flavor is like eating a key lime pie.
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plain greek yogurt, garlic and Italian herbs with a little bit of fresh grated parmesan cheese makes the best cesar salad, especially if you like a lot of garlic gloves .. lower calorie and better for you0
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