activia yogurt question

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michelletyler38
michelletyler38 Posts: 469 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
i bought this crap to help me get fiber... come to find out is has NO fiber!!! WTF!!!! I'm soo confused man!!!!:explode: :mad:

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  • BeautyCrys
    BeautyCrys Posts: 209 Member
    lol DARN that bites. I hate yogurt....
  • sandyfeet10
    sandyfeet10 Posts: 280 Member
    they claim the probiotics in the yogurt are what helps to regulate you, but you are better off taking a probiotic pill and getting your fiber through fruits, veg, and whole grains!
  • Onesnap
    Onesnap Posts: 2,819 Member
    Yeah, there's been some class action lawsuits out there about these various yogurts. I think it was Activia? I'm not positive which brand, but it was about false advertising.

    To get the full benefits of yogurt check out some of the organic brands or the Greek yogurt (not the Greek yogurt with high sugar--Yoplait Greek yogurt is not actual Greek yogurt). I also enjoy Stonyfield and Wallaby...both are organic and do not have artificial sweeteners in it.

    I learned today that regular 99% fat free Yoplait has more sugar than a Hershey Bar!

    I do find that I have a healthier immune system when I eat yogurt daily, and I have read that regular yogurt has all the benefits without having to buy Activia or one that is similar.
  • Yocum1219
    Yocum1219 Posts: 400 Member
    Beans, oats, etc are better sources of fiber. I eat the yogurt to get my dairy b/c for some reason I don't get along w/drinking straight milk. Plus gives me a little bit of protein w/out a lot of cals (I get the light version for 70 cal each). Also sprinkling ground flaxseed or wheat germ onto a lot of baked items, or cutting "breading" with it can help add fiber. You get a few more calories, but some of the overall health benefits can be worth it, esp if your workout can allow the calories. Plus my kids don't even know they're getting it!
  • michelletyler38
    michelletyler38 Posts: 469 Member
    they claim the probiotics in the yogurt are what helps to regulate you, but you are better off taking a probiotic pill and getting your fiber through fruits, veg, and whole grains!

    I don't really have problems there... haha.. I just always don seem to get much fiber & thought I'd give them a try! no fiber = no use to me :/
  • michelletyler38
    michelletyler38 Posts: 469 Member
    Beans, oats, etc are better sources of fiber. I eat the yogurt to get my dairy b/c for some reason I don't get along w/drinking straight milk. Plus gives me a little bit of protein w/out a lot of cals (I get the light version for 70 cal each). Also sprinkling ground flaxseed or wheat germ onto a lot of baked items, or cutting "breading" with it can help add fiber. You get a few more calories, but some of the overall health benefits can be worth it, esp if your workout can allow the calories. Plus my kids don't even know they're getting it!


    my other problem! i grabbed the 4oz ones with 120 cals on accident! grrrr
  • Veronica_Fitness
    Veronica_Fitness Posts: 2,581 Member
    Fiber One makes yogurt too.
  • jenswwjourney
    jenswwjourney Posts: 181
    the only kind of yougurt really worth it is the sugar free kind. all the sugar and crap they add in it kill any kinda of good probiotics in it. i try not to buy into the yogurt hype but fiber one has yummy key lime pie haha but i usally go with fat free low sugar yogurts,
  • cicadagirl
    cicadagirl Posts: 51
    Yeah, there's been some class action lawsuits out there about these various yogurts. I think it was Activia? I'm not positive which brand, but it was about false advertising.

    Yup, it was Activia. Here's an interesting article about the whole thing, and some other foods/brands whose claims one should watch out for: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/15/business/15food.html?_r=1
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