yogurt.

Oompa_Loompa
Oompa_Loompa Posts: 1,099 Member
edited September 20 in Food and Nutrition
is yogurt a good snack to have?

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  • Ashia1317
    Ashia1317 Posts: 415
    I like the McD's fruit n yogurt - so to mimic it I buy Kashi Go Lean Crunch cereal and add that to vanilla yogurt and thawed frozen fruit.
  • omid990
    omid990 Posts: 785 Member
    yep
    its got lots of protein, calcium, and healthy bacteria.
    if you're watching your sugar intake, be weary of the labels though. some of the flavored brands are high in the refined sugar.
  • khskr1
    khskr1 Posts: 392
    Greek yogurt is probably the best type to have. It's lower in fat, higher in protein and most brands that I've seen don't contain mcfranken food stuff like high fructose corn syrup. I usually eat one every morning for my snack. Read labels carefully. Most of the so-called healthy yogurts are nutrient traps!
  • T_R_A_V
    T_R_A_V Posts: 1,629 Member
    yes very good for you....like someone else said...the greek yogurts tends to be better
  • sharibrat
    sharibrat Posts: 39 Member
    I've been wondering about the Greek yogurts. I tried one with honey that was pretty high in sugar (most of them are and I do not do artificial sweeteners), but it was tasty! So they are generally healthier? Why?
  • Oompa_Loompa
    Oompa_Loompa Posts: 1,099 Member
    where can I get greek yougurt? Like at stop and shop
  • TheMaidOfAstolat
    TheMaidOfAstolat Posts: 3,222 Member
    I've been wondering about the Greek yogurts. I tried one with honey that was pretty high in sugar (most of them are and I do not do artificial sweeteners), but it was tasty! So they are generally healthier? Why?

    They have double the protein. Also try the plain flavors...much lower in sugar. All of the ones I've seen do not use artifical sweeteners.
  • T_R_A_V
    T_R_A_V Posts: 1,629 Member
    where can I get greek yougurt? Like at stop and shop

    I get mine at target.....they plain is not bad, but they have some with fruit in them
  • TheMaidOfAstolat
    TheMaidOfAstolat Posts: 3,222 Member
    Ooops, double post.
  • afyfe
    afyfe Posts: 93
    where can I get greek yougurt? Like at stop and shop

    I get mine at all my regular local groceries stores. Fresh Market has the biggest selection around here, so I occasionally head the 15 miles to get it there.
  • RedHotRunner
    RedHotRunner Posts: 850 Member
    Like everyone said - Greek is the best. Less artificial ingredients and sugar. I LOVE LOVE the Honey-Vanilla Bean one made my Vaskos.

    Most supermarkets carry greek yogurt now. I buy the Vaskos at Sprouts or Kroger. Trader Joes has their own generic brand too.
  • rmccully
    rmccully Posts: 319
    What does everyone think about chobani? it is a greek yogurt but also has a lot of sugar. i am eating one right now.

    Blueberry
    Calories 140
    fat 0
    Carbs. 20
    sugars 20
    protien 14
  • jmugs
    jmugs Posts: 3 Member
    In French Women Don't Get Fat, she says that plain yogurt is basically the main secret to her own weight loss. She says to start off adding fruit or sugar or sweetener and gradually eliminate it, and you will come to appreciate yogurt as a creamy tart treat. I added Splenda for a few weeks (it was easy to cut it out) and she was right. I just buy no-fat plain jane yogurt, but some say that low-fat maybe more beneficial.
  • sdirks
    sdirks Posts: 223 Member
    I've also tried greek yogurt--it's super healthy, but I'm not a big fan of the texture. That's just me, though--I don't like bananas or applesauce for the same reason. Content to be in the minority on this one, though. Everybody likes it, so go ahead and give it a shot!

    Personally, I stick to Dannon Light & Fit. The flavors are mostly nice (cherry vanilla, raspberry white chocolate, toasted coconut and vanilla being my favorites, but I've found a few duds) and only 80cal. They're often on sale for 65 cents or less--that's a MAJOR bonus in my book.
  • rachi20024
    rachi20024 Posts: 229 Member
    I am a yogurt lover! If you all like the greek yogurt texture just strain your regular (store brand) light yogurt in a cheese cloth for 24 hours. I personally use a coffee filter and use a cup or bowl to catch the liquid. This will save you money and it is good.:happy:
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