greek vs regular

I like to go greek

Greek Yogurt is popular, not only because of the good bacteria like you find in regular yogurt, but it's also extremely high in protein. I used to only like Yoplait Original Regular Yogurt(170 calories/5 g protein/2g fat), kept trying new Greek yogurts as they came out & finally found one I liked, Oikos Traditional (160 calories/11g protein/5g fat). Saw a new Greek yogurt & decided to give it a try & really like it...Fage Total 0% w/Raspberry (120 calories/13g protein/0g fat). So w/gradual changes, I've cut 50 mostly fat calories from my breakfast, but more than doubled my protein intake. Everyone has different tastes, find something YOU like, but don't close the door to a healthy upgrade as new products come out.

Don't know about you, but I'm always struggling to get my recommended amount of protein.

It's amazing! It really taste good. I never liked regular yogurt because it was watery and overly sweet. Greek yogurt is really thick ( think 35% fat regular yogurt) and tart. The Danone Lime oikos is one of the best thing I've ever tasted. Plus it's higher in protein!

Greek yogurt with oatmeal and cinnamon. Yummy!

Greek Yogurt is popular, not only because of the good bacteria like you find in regular yogurt, but it's also extremely high in protein. I used to only like Yoplait Original Regular Yogurt(170 calories/5 g protein/2g fat), kept trying new Greek yogurts as they came out & finally found one I liked, Oikos Traditional (160 calories/11g protein/5g fat). Saw a new Greek yogurt & decided to give it a try & really like it...Fage Total 0% w/Raspberry (120 calories/13g protein/0g fat). So w/gradual changes, I've cut 50 mostly fat calories from my breakfast, but more than doubled my protein intake. Everyone has different tastes, find something YOU like, but don't close the door to a healthy upgrade as new products come out.

Don't know about you, but I'm always struggling to get my recommended amount of protein.

yeah i struggle with my protein also. i like the yoplait coconut greek yogurt and add mini choc chips to it. i know it adds sugar by doing that but it tastes good. havent tried any other flavors yet.

I had a bad 1st exp with greek but due to threads I tried it I think yesterday and it was good. I am not going to jump up and down like it was as sweet and easy to eat as the other yogurt I am so used to eating. However, it was so rich, and creamy and I was able to add some things to it that added calories to it and were good for me. I will definitely only buy greek from now on. Below is my 2nd attempt at greek and it was heaven!

Oikos Caffe Latte Greek Yogurt
3 squares Green & Black's 85% Dark Chocolate (i finely shaved it and added in)
1/8 cup Chopped Hazelnuts

calories 318, Fat 19, protein 14, sodium 48, fiber 3

I have jumped on the Greek yogurt bandwagon - it is what I eat for breakfast every weekday morning. I like Chobani with fruit on the bottom. I do not like the plain by itself , it has too much "bite" but I often use it while cooking. You can substitute it in lots of recipes for its higher fat counterparts - cream cheese, sour cream, heavy cream, etc. It is high protein, low cal, fat free...I love it!

the protein factor is big
also, a lot of greek yogurts also have active cultures you don't find in normal "yoplait-type" yogurt. it's called "probiotics" and can help with bodily functions particularly in the digestive system. that is why it tastes so much more tart than normal yogurt.

It has a lot more protein and is thicker and creamer. Much tastier than normal yogurt which to me, tastes very thin and liquidy now that I'm used to eating Greek.

My favorite brand is Fage for plain 0%, Chobani for flavors (peach, apple cinnamon, and blood orange are the best).

I hate the texture of regular yogurt. Greek is definitely more dense (as mentioned above). Greek yogurt is also easier to digest if you're lactose intolerant, which I'm just so fortunate enough to be.

I started eating it due to the High Protein I dont eat much meat anymore and I eat the 2percent fat to get some fat also and I like the way it tastes I mix it in with my oatmeal in the morning and dip my apples and banannas it it for a afternoon snack. High Protein low fat and low sugars.

Greek yoghurt is actually strained yoghurt (in Greece the name the regular yoghurt 'Greek yoghurt' and the strained yoghurt 'Greek strained yoghurt')
Strained yoghurt is regular yoghurt which is strained in a cloth or filter to remove some liquid thus giving it a thicker consistency than natural yoghurt. It's also higher in protein than natural yoghurt

It's highly nutritious and I personally love it!!

love love LOVE greek yogurt..... only buy the plain - add fresh fruit, once inawhile a drizzle of fleur de sel caramel sauce -YUMMMMMY
use my yogurt strainer to make it thicker when I replace it for sour cream or cream cheese in dips and sauces - We tried the flavored but found them too sweet! Won't buy any other kind

The first couple times I tried greek yogurt I did not like it, guess it was the texture. However, now I am not sure if I will ever go back! I have tried a couple different ones, but right now Dannon Light & Fit 2X the Protein for only 80 calories!! Loving it!