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What is the big hype about with Greek yogurt?? It has more calories then regular yogurt. So what's so special about it?!
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The protein mostly. People are always looking for good quick sources of protein.0
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The texture and it has a bit more protein in it. I make my own yogurt and turn half of it into greek yogurt (meaning I just strain it for a few hours) to use in recipes as a sub for cream cheese, mascarpone, and as a base for a lot of dips. Then I use the other half as a snack food and a sub for heavy cream, buttermilk, and sour cream. I like to make my own though, because with the hype, a lot of companies just end up adding more gelatin or gelatin type product to make it appear thicker. Which is fine I guess, but it doesn't have the same thick, whipped texture that real greek yogurt has.0
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Protein ... Plus it's thicker (because it's strained), so it can be more pschologically satisfying, becuase it's "dessert-like" ...
EDIT: FAGE doesn't have additives or thickening agents...0 -
What is the big hype about with Greek yogurt?? It has more calories then regular yogurt. So what's so special about it?!
Plain greek yogurt is an amazing substitute for oil in baking. Try it, taste it, love it.0 -
It's less bitter and creamier, more like sour cream, and a great source of protein.0
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As other's have said;
thicker texture (consistency of sour cream)
more protein (more is always better)0 -
I like the plain Fage 2%. In addition to being higher in protein I think it's lower in carbs due to the whey being reduced. But for me it's about texture. Some Greek yogurt with sliced strawberries and a couple Tbsp of granola plus a bit of stevia ... That's a great way to start the day.
By the way, if you drain it long enough it becomes rather like cream cheese in texture which opens up additional culinary possibilities.0 -
I do not eat ones with additives. Also, the lowfat varieties are sweeter than the nonfat ones. I like the thick and cream texture. And it is more filling.0
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well, Greek yogurt has more protein and if you get the plain kind, it has less sugar than the fruited, sweetened kind. And you can add sweetener of your choice and fruit to your liking.0
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I could be wrong, but I believe its healthier because of its lower fat and higher protein content.0
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A lot of things. There's a lot more to dieting than the calories on the label. Looking at Fage yogurt, for that cup of nonfat plain yogurt, it has a lot less sugar and like twice the protein. Protein gives you more satiety...so you could easily eat 100 calories of Fage but feel more full for longer than with, say, Dannon.
I love the thickness and creaminess, which also makes it great for cooking and garnishing dishes. Truly like sour cream. Also regular yogurt is too tart for me. With Greek yogurt, I'm happy adding just plain whole fruit,, don't need sugar to overcome the tartness. but some people like tart yogurt and the thinner texture, so really, go with what makes you feel more satisfied. Because that's what will keep you going, if you don'f feeli like you're sacrificing all the time and eating stuff you'd rather not.0 -
What is the big hype about with Greek yogurt?? It has more calories then regular yogurt. So what's so special about it?!
It's not Hype it's Facts...
Probiotics
Less sugar, sodium, carbohydrates
~2x the Protein
** http://dfwunleashed.com/food-face-off-2-greek-yogurt-vs-low-fat-yogurt/
** http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/fitness/yogurt-smackdown-greek-vs-regular.html
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Just wanted to say I agree about the more protein and thickness of the yogurt. I love it!
I wanted to add that I buy the 0% Fage and strain it. It makes incredible tzatziki dip or sauce! Add grated cucumbers, lemon juice, fresh dill, kosher salt and pepper...oh wow! Awesome stuff and low calories!0 -
In addition, since it's thicker, it can be used in so many recipes! Take some and mix in a package of dry onion soup - BAM! - dip for your veggies that is way lower in calories than other dips. I also use it in my recipe for protein pancakes. The reason that everyone loves the double protein is because protein is what signals the brain that you are full and prevents overeating:
http://www.naturalnews.com/037057_protein_satiety_overeating.html0 -
It's got more protein but typically has less calcium than regular yogurts.0
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There's a huge variety of yoghurt, both Greek and regular, low-fat, no-fat, sweetened, flavoured etc You need to look at the labels on each to check for the nutritional info. My personal faves are 0% or 2% Fage natural Greek.0
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I like greek yogurt, and since I can't find lf variations here, I eat the normal, original, greek yogurt, I always try to fit it into my day if I can.
It fills me up, it's tasty with a bit of sweetener and some fruit and it's great as a "dessert" if I add sweetener and plain powder cocoa... It tastes like pudding!0 -
I totally understand you! It doesn't even have that much protein...5 grams per 100 grams!? I prefer natural Indian yoghurt, it's muccch lower in calories.0
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It's just amazing. It's my daily treat. I love it.0
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It's damn good. Gluten free (I have celiac) and I think the texture is better than normal yogurt. I used it for baking as someone mentioned above as well. I have a chicken recipe that will melt in your mouth.0
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