ARE FAGE 0% YOGURTS REALLY GOOD FOR YOU?
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so ive been hearing a lot of mixed comments regarding them.. some people swear by them and say its a great low fat low calorie snack.. others say no, that its too high in sugar.. what do you think? do you use them as snacks and still lose weight? aside from fruits, veggies, and nuts what else is a good kind of snack..
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Why care about sugar as long as you stay at a calorie deficit?
I had them as elevensies for a month or two, but they were a tad boring. I've replaced them with almonds.0 -
i have been buying the yoplait 2x protein flavored yogurts. low sugar and high protein. but they do use artificial sweetener sooo that is not that great.0
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yes but fage 2% tastes so much better0
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I like Babybel lights. 42 calories, good little snack and a nice source of protein if like me you don't drink milk. Tasty too.0
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yes but fage 2% tastes so much better
QFT.
Get plain and add your own mix-ins. I do plain 2% with berries, chia seeds, and nuts.0 -
Get a tub of the plain flavor and then add your own stuff to fit your own macros. I don't usually eat any premixed yogurt because it is too high in sugars and chemicals.
Try adding
*Real vanilla, cinnamon, and sweetener of your choice (I use a bit of splenda)
*Berries or sliced fruit and sweetener of your choice (much better than the teeny tiny pieces of fruit covered in sugar and HFC that they add to the premixed stuff)
*Protein powder and sweetener if needed
*No sugar added preserves (I like boysenberry)
*Ranch seasonings then use as a dip
*Pesto and use as a sandwich spread
That said, if it fits your macros, your time, and your wallet, who cares what other people think?0 -
I eat the plain Fage 0% and add fresh berries. It's my all time favorite yogurt. When I did eat the flavored ones, I didn't put all the fruit in it because I did think it was a tad too sweet.0
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I recently started eating the Fage 0% yogurts. I started with the 2%, but I switched to 0%. I like the 0% Fage yogurts because I don't like that rich, milky taste in yogurts. I add frozen berries to it and I feel like it fills me up as snack and it's low in calories.0
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I use yogurt as a treat, like ice cream. I am trying to limit my dairy intake. Great snacks are Hummus (Costco has single serving packages) with cucumbers or zucchini slices, celery and hummus. steamed cold broccoli (make extra at dinner)with sesame oil and memme sauce rocks, oh so yummy. apples and almond butter. use fruit or veggies as your cracker or bread and you can really enjoy your snacks! super thin sliced potatoes (white or sweet or yams) baked in the oven will also work, but they are starchy so limit. smoothies without milk or protein powder are always a good choice. tomatoes with fresh basil and balsamic Vinegar and olive oil - fresh fresh fresh and so good. Trader Joe's boxed soups are luscious and low calorie.0
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Get a tub of the plain flavor and then add your own stuff to fit your own macros. I don't usually eat any premixed yogurt because it is too high in sugars and chemicals.
Try adding
*Real vanilla, cinnamon, and sweetener of your choice (I use a bit of splenda)
*Berries or sliced fruit and sweetener of your choice (much better than the teeny tiny pieces of fruit covered in sugar and HFC that they add to the premixed stuff)
*Protein powder and sweetener if needed
*No sugar added preserves (I like boysenberry)
*Ranch seasonings then use as a dip
*Pesto and use as a sandwich spread
That said, if it fits your macros, your time, and your wallet, who cares what other people think?
This is great thank you!!!
(Also if you dont mind me asking.. how long did it take you to see real results?)0 -
What do you mean "good for you?"
If you are making a lifestyle change, then you should consider the long term effects of the things that you are doing. Sugar and artificial sweeteners can have long term effects. Fat, in particular saturated fats, are bad where omega 3s like fish, nuts and avocados have good fat.
Greek yogurt is better than regular yogurt. Low fat Swiss, and goat cheese are good snack choices. Hummus and carrots, celery with lemon juice...
What you want to do is get a balanced diet, 90+ minutes of cardio a week, stay away from processed foods and learn about organic and whole foods. If you just want to lose weight, grab a bunch of Atkins protein bars and then you don't have to watch calories.0 -
I use yogurt as a treat, like ice cream. I am trying to limit my dairy intake. Great snacks are Hummus (Costco has single serving packages) with cucumbers or zucchini slices, celery and hummus. steamed cold broccoli (make extra at dinner)with sesame oil and memme sauce rocks, oh so yummy. apples and almond butter. use fruit or veggies as your cracker or bread and you can really enjoy your snacks! super thin sliced potatoes (white or sweet or yams) baked in the oven will also work, but they are starchy so limit. smoothies without milk or protein powder are always a good choice. tomatoes with fresh basil and balsamic Vinegar and olive oil - fresh fresh fresh and so good. Trader Joe's boxed soups are luscious and low calorie.
this is great! thank you!0 -
eat the plain nonfat yogurt and then it IS good. The stuff with added sugar, well, it's up to you. If you like your insulin spiked, then go for it. If you only want the protein, then yes, get nonfat plain or 2% plain. add your own blueberries or strawberries or whatever to them. In my opinion Fage brand tastes the best out of all of them. it's not sour. Personally, I've added nuts to it and made it part of breakfast or lunch.
my idea of good snacks are all of the things you mentioned, combined. hell, throw it all in with your yogurt and you have a meal.
pumpkin seeds
walnuts
almonds
apples
apples with almond or peanut butter
plain pumpkin
cold sweet potato
a tablespoon of PB or almond butter by itself
coffee with real cream or coffee with coconut oil (blended in a blender, not just stirred in)
make a green smoothy with lots of dark greens and protein powder, chia seeds, whatever.0 -
I find the yogurt with stuff already mixed in too sweet. I find the plain greek too "tart". So I get a big tub of Vanilla flavored low fat yogurt and a big tub of Fage 2% and mix them together. Then I can add some fruit, almonds or a bit of granola to jazz it up. Not too sweet, not too "tart".0
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The plain is incredibly healthy. Get a big tub, add a few berries and a little honey if you need it. I usually have 2% or full fat though. A bit of fat helps fill you up and it tastes better!0
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I've been eating the plain 0% with homemade granola for breakfast, for several months now. I love it, it took me awhile to get used to the flavor (I have never ever been a plain yogurt eater), but its great! the 2% plain does have a less tangy taste, if you are not used to plain. I haven't had the full fat fage, but i imagine it is yummy.0
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This is great thank you!!!
(Also if you dont mind me asking.. how long did it take you to see real results?)
When I first started I was on 1550 NET cals (about my BMR), a small amount of exercise (that I ate back as I said), with macros at about 30C/30P/40F. Yes, 40% fat. I lost 1.1lbs a week without fail (maybe +/- 0.2 lbs). I did this for 11 weeks straight, then moved to China and lost some more on my own since counting was pretty impossible. People REALLY started noticing and commenting after I lost 10lbs.
Now I'm back, I started weight lifting with StrongLifts 5x5, gained a few pounds on a short bulk, and now I am cutting again. After summer ends I will do a longer bulk/cut cycle.
What are your goals?0 -
I watch my sugar intake (diabetes runs in my family) but I don't think the sugar is too bad. I have a cup (at least) nearly every day and manage to keep my sugar within my limit.0
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Fage full fat beats all..0
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A serving of the plain only has 7-9 grams of sugar (depending on whether you get the single serving or measure out a cup from the big tubs) which doesn't seem like much to me! The 2% definitely has a better flavor and texture. I either eat it plain or mix in a Tbsp of all natural preserves. YUM!
The big benefit of greek yogurt to me is the probiotics and protein.
FYI, if you haven't tried greek yogurt before, the taste of the plain can be a big shocking at first...kind of like the difference between milk chocolate and 85% cacoa dark chocolate. It's a bit more like sour cream - in fact a lot of folks use it as a sub for sour cream. You do get used to it though! I hated plain the first time I tried it so I ate the Chobani fruit on the bottom or flavored for a while but then tried the Fage cups with the fruit on the side and realized that I like the plain yogurt all by itself so that's all I buy now.0 -
My breakfast consists of;
Fage 0% plain
a quarter of a scoop of protein powder
berries (whatever one is on sale that week)
and almonds or a natural granola.
keeps me full until lunch0 -
This is great thank you!!!
(Also if you dont mind me asking.. how long did it take you to see real results?)
When I first started I was on 1550 NET cals (about my BMR), a small amount of exercise (that I ate back as I said), with macros at about 30C/30P/40F. Yes, 40% fat. I lost 1.1lbs a week without fail (maybe +/- 0.2 lbs). I did this for 11 weeks straight, then moved to China and lost some more on my own since counting was pretty impossible. People REALLY started noticing and commenting after I lost 10lbs.
Now I'm back, I started weight lifting with StrongLifts 5x5, gained a few pounds on a short bulk, and now I am cutting again. After summer ends I will do a longer bulk/cut cycle.
What are your goals?
Oh wow thats great!!!
my Goals.. as sad as it currently is i just want to loose about 35-40lbs.. im 168 right now. the heaviest i have ever been! i cant say that ive gotten technical and know my body fat % etc.. all i know is that i hate the body i in.. this is the biggest i have EVER been. Ive tried evry pill every crash diet and even though ive lost ive gained it right back! im only 32 so i need to get healthy.. i dont have kids yet i feel like my body currently looks like ive had 7! its horrible.. i just want to see result, my flaw is that when i dont i move on to something else... and i cant live like that. how long did it take you to actually see results? i wish that i could work out a lot, ut i cant.. i had surgery not that long ago and all i can do is cardio once a week and light.0 -
lol yup the plain ones sure are. but the 2% plain does taste better n only comes in 7oz as plain flavor single serve so 150calories for 20gram protein.. whereas the 0% plain only comes in 6oz as plain flavor single serve so 100calories for 18gram protein. but both plain fage total greek yogurts basically have the same amount of casein protein anyway that keeps u feeling fuller longer n at least they only have the 1 ingredient milk plus cultures so ya. i just wish they certified them as rbst free instead of just allnatural u know. anyway they are both a great snack in a pinch but fish is better n healthier than dairy hehe0
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When I started my diet, I didn't like yogurt but really tried to make myself like it. I do like that Oikos that John Stamos does the adds for. But in an effort to further reduce my calorie intake I've cut them out.0
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Just one point about 0% yogurts. For calcium to be absorbed, you must have FAT with it. So eat few nuts, or whatever, if you are having 0%. I buy 0% and 2%. On days when I don't have time to measure and pack freshly roasted nuts, I just grab a 2% one. It is only 30 calories more.0
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They are bad. The sugar will literally kill you!0
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Why care about sugar as long as you stay at a calorie deficit?
I had them as elevensies for a month or two, but they were a tad boring. I've replaced them with almonds.
sugar is actually VERY important when it comes to weight loss, it's not all about calories...
I don't even know the content of it.. but I would say if it's packed with sugar, then no it's not really all that great for you.
If you really want to dig deeper, download Fooducate for any smart phone and it will give you all the facts and controversy regarding ingredients.0 -
Oh wow thats great!!!
my Goals.. as sad as it currently is i just want to loose about 35-40lbs.. im 168 right now. the heaviest i have ever been! i cant say that ive gotten technical and know my body fat % etc.. all i know is that i hate the body i in.. this is the biggest i have EVER been. Ive tried evry pill every crash diet and even though ive lost ive gained it right back! im only 32 so i need to get healthy.. i dont have kids yet i feel like my body currently looks like ive had 7! its horrible.. i just want to see result, my flaw is that when i dont i move on to something else... and i cant live like that. how long did it take you to actually see results? i wish that i could work out a lot, ut i cant.. i had surgery not that long ago and all i can do is cardio once a week and light.
As I said, everyone started noticing at 10lbs lost, which is about when I lost a pant size. I could kinda tell at 5lbs, but 10 was when I could really tell. Take pictures and measurements so that you can see the difference more easily. I didn't do much exercise at all while losing. Basically a 20 minute walk at lunch time, and some longer walks thrown in once a week or so. No gym.
The biggest thing is patience. Pills won't work, too much exercise will burn you out, too low of calories will wither your muscles and just suck, etc. Lose a pound or so a week, and keep at it. One step at a time. Don't even cut your calories all at once, just cut them another 100 cals or so a week until you get to the point that you are losing ~1lb a week comfortably. Lifting will make you much happier with your body in the long run, but plays even more havoc with the scale. Get it into your head that this is NOT a diet, its a lifestyle change. Make small baby steps toward eating better/less and moving more, not huge changes that feel crappy. I didn't give up pizza or wine while losing, I just changed the amounts I was eating, when.
Yes, it will take a while. 6 months or even a year for you to get where you want (I've been at it nearly a year now!), but this is the only way it will last. Otherwise you will be back on here in a year after falling off the wagon of yet another crazy diet, with more fat, less muscle, and less motivation than ever. Getting your head in the right place is the hardest part, but slow and easy does it. Like trading out sugary flavored yogurt for greek yogurt with your own fruit stirred in :flowerforyou:
Good luck!0 -
There are a few different kinds of Fage Greek Non-Fat yogurt. The ones to steer clear of are th ones with fruit on the bottom. Those alone have about 17g of sugar. A real healthy treat, and one of my faorite post-workout snacks, is plain Fage Greek with a little bit of honey and some real fruit added in (berries, half a banana, etc.)
They are really filling and a great cure for a sweet tooth!0 -
I use yogurt as a treat, like ice cream. I am trying to limit my dairy intake. Great snacks are Hummus (Costco has single serving packages) with cucumbers or zucchini slices, celery and hummus. steamed cold broccoli (make extra at dinner)with sesame oil and memme sauce rocks, oh so yummy. apples and almond butter. use fruit or veggies as your cracker or bread and you can really enjoy your snacks! super thin sliced potatoes (white or sweet or yams) baked in the oven will also work, but they are starchy so limit. smoothies without milk or protein powder are always a good choice. tomatoes with fresh basil and balsamic Vinegar and olive oil - fresh fresh fresh and so good. Trader Joe's boxed soups are luscious and low calorie.
this is great! thank you!
love all these ideas!!0
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