What is the big deal with Greek Yogurt?
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dawn_eichert
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Hi All
I see so much info on Greek Yogurt, what to have with it, etc. I have tried it and while it tastes good, it is so many more calories than the light I usually get.
So what is the big deal with Greek Yogurt? I am assuming it has something to do with the ingredients or better for you, but I just don't know.
Thanks,
I see so much info on Greek Yogurt, what to have with it, etc. I have tried it and while it tastes good, it is so many more calories than the light I usually get.
So what is the big deal with Greek Yogurt? I am assuming it has something to do with the ingredients or better for you, but I just don't know.
Thanks,
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High protein.0
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Twice as much protein as regular yogurt0
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More protein and typically less sugar!0
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more protein. and it tastes f***in' awesome!0
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Search the threads. Lots of info.0
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High in protein and the plain makes a fantastic substitue for sour cream.0
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You can get non-fat or light greek yogurt also - plain is better for you than any with added sugars (obviously).
Greek / Balkan style yogurt is creamier, has double the protein, less sugar, half the carbs and half the sodium of regular yogurt.0 -
More protein so it helps you feel fuller longer...and not to mention the taste is waaaayyyyy better than any regular/light yogurt out there!0
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Lots more protein, more calcium, way less sugar, good for you cultures (especially um, for the ladies)
There are 60-80 calories in a Dannon light and fit and 100 in a Fage 0%, which is also not that wild a difference considering it's much more filling due to the protein.
Dannon:
http://www.fatsecret.com/calories-nutrition/dannon/light-and-fit-yogurt
Fage:
http://www.fageusa.com/products/fage-total-0-percent/
I also prefer the tangy natural flavor and creaminess of Greek yogurt to the overly sweet, somewhat watery taste of processed light yogurts.0 -
Hi All
I see so much info on Greek Yogurt, what to have with it, etc. I have tried it and while it tastes good, it is so many more calories than the light I usually get.
So what is the big deal with Greek Yogurt? I am assuming it has something to do with the ingredients or better for you, but I just don't know.
Thanks,
Same ingredients. It's strained more, so it's thicker and the protein is higher.0 -
its delicious and a great source of protein.0
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plus the FEW extra calories it is helps all those people who say "I just can't eat more calories, I am not hungry." Problem solved!!0
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taste better , better texture0
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I don't get it either. I think it tastes gross, way too creamy.
I don't like regular yogourt much either but I can barely stomache greek yogourt.0 -
Way more protein, and way fewer artificial ingredients. Love it!0
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More protein and it tastes so damn good!!!!!!! Chobani and Fage girl right here!0
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I was wondering the same thing... Thanks.for posting the topic and after reading I cant wait to taste it0
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I use it fo recipes, and swap it out for sour cream, taste just about the same and much better for you.0
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That light yogurt so many people eat has a bunch of artificial crap in it whereas greek yogurt does not. Higher protein and more satisfying.0
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The brand I get is high protein and low carb and only 100 calories per container.0
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