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yogurt

WanderingBomb
WanderingBomb Posts: 69 Member
in Food and Nutrition
What is the difference between plain yogurt and greek yogurt. i see alot of people on here eating greek yogurt, but what are the benifits of it over regular yogurt????

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  • am12341
    am12341 Posts: 23
    Protein and fiber! Plus the 0% is so rich and creamy, nothing like 0% regular yogurt. I still go for the vanilla though, I'm a little afraid to try plain.
  • Sharon_C
    Sharon_C Posts: 2,132 Member
    I've never tried Greek yogurt but my daughter ate it one day. I know I won't ever eat it because I couldn't stand the smell of it. It's not a bad smell but it didn't appeal to me. In fact it turned my stomach. LOL.
  • kellyirisheyes
    kellyirisheyes Posts: 137 Member
    plain greek yogurt is amazing. some people find the texture too thick and the taste a bit too sour.
    many people think it's an acquired taste.

    I usually sweeten mine with a bit of stevia or mix it with protein powder.
    just stay away from the ones with loads of sugar :)
  • laurah33085
    laurah33085 Posts: 1 Member
    I love greek yogurt. You can actually cook with it too. You can use plain greek yogurt to replace sour cream, ive made homemade alfredo with it....so many options!
    Heres a starter link for you :)http://www.ivillage.com/10-ways-use-greek-yogurt/3-a-375925
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Protein and fiber! Plus the 0% is so rich and creamy, nothing like 0% regular yogurt. I still go for the vanilla though, I'm a little afraid to try plain.

    ....which I rectify by adding three tablespoons of hemp seeds... For me, Greek yogurt is too pricey. I still haven't been able to justify the cost of it to even find out what it tastes like. :laugh:
  • am12341
    am12341 Posts: 23
    Protein and fiber! Plus the 0% is so rich and creamy, nothing like 0% regular yogurt. I still go for the vanilla though, I'm a little afraid to try plain.

    ....which I rectify by adding three tablespoons of hemp seeds... For me, Greek yogurt is too pricey. I still haven't been able to justify the cost of it to even find out what it tastes like. :laugh:

    Lol, I add hemp hearts to my greek yogurt too. I'm never brand or store loyal. I go where the sales are.
  • premiumchilenita
    premiumchilenita Posts: 600 Member
    Apparently Greek yoghurt has twice as many probiotics as normal yoghurt. Taste wise it's thicker too, I love it, makes me feel better when I eat it too. :)
  • Mighty_Rabite
    Mighty_Rabite Posts: 581 Member
    plain greek yogurt is amazing. some people find the texture too thick and the taste a bit too sour.
    many people think it's an acquired taste.

    I usually sweeten mine with a bit of stevia or mix it with protein powder.
    just stay away from the ones with loads of sugar :)

    This. I need not say more.
  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    Protein and fiber! Plus the 0% is so rich and creamy, nothing like 0% regular yogurt. I still go for the vanilla though, I'm a little afraid to try plain.

    Why would Greek yogurt contain more fiber (or any) than regular yogurt? Dairy products are not a good source of fiber unless it's been added.
  • am12341
    am12341 Posts: 23
    I compared labels, it was like 1g vs 0g. Every little bit counts.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Protein and fiber! Plus the 0% is so rich and creamy, nothing like 0% regular yogurt. I still go for the vanilla though, I'm a little afraid to try plain.

    ....which I rectify by adding three tablespoons of hemp seeds... For me, Greek yogurt is too pricey. I still haven't been able to justify the cost of it to even find out what it tastes like. :laugh:

    Lol, I add hemp hearts to my greek yogurt too. I'm never brand or store loyal. I go where the sales are.

    I have yet to see it for less than $4 when the same size regular, plain yogurt is just barely over a dollar. I will keep looking. Or maybe one of these days, I will open my wallet wide enough for Abe Lincoln to blink. :laugh:
  • bpotts44
    bpotts44 Posts: 1,066 Member
    At my grocery store it plain nonfat greek yogurt is about .13/lb and the regular is .06. It has lower sugar and much higher protein as the whey is filtered from the yogurt, basically making it more concentrated.

    I decided to bite the bullet and start buying it in a effort to get my macros in proper balance. I have noticed better loss and muscle gain this way.

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