Greek Yogurt

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  • rachso
    rachso Posts: 174 Member
    I personally LOVE Greek yogurt and will never eat regular yogurt again. Besides it being full of protein, the yogurt is thicker and the texture makes it creamier. I think MOST taste better (cept one brand was NOT good).
  • TheBeerRunner
    TheBeerRunner Posts: 2,777 Member
    Because a 6 oz cup of the greek yogurt I eat has 15g of protein and 140-160 cals depending on the flavor.
  • Vicki8524
    Vicki8524 Posts: 33
    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.

    Care to share that chicken recipe?


    I just googled melt in your mouth chicken and several easy recipes came up. Yum!
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    nothing just another alternative...one is thicker. Regular yogurt is easier to make at home.
  • aliann30
    aliann30 Posts: 291 Member
    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! :heart:

    LOVE tzatziki!!! I also use greek yogurt, mix with some avocado and add seasonings for a great yummy guacamole.
  • KissMeImShtFaced
    KissMeImShtFaced Posts: 85
    The protein mostly. People are always looking for good quick sources of protein.

    In that case go for Icelandic Yogurt (Skyr). Siggi's is the band I'm familiar with. The plain single serving size has 14g of protein, 6g carbs, and 3g of fat and only 110 calories.

    http://www.skyr.com/skyr.html
  • phatguerilla
    phatguerilla Posts: 188 Member
    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.

    You might be eating greek style yogurt rather than proper greek yogurt, there can be a big variety in macros between brands in either case. Greek yogurt is super although seeing the hype/fashion element that has built up around it in the US from the other side of the atlantic is a bit perplexing for sure.
  • bgtoepfer
    bgtoepfer Posts: 23
    Greek yogurt has 2x the protein. My personal favorite is Fage non fat plain. I add vanilla, stevia, fresh fruit and granola and it's the perfect breakfast. I also use it as a replacement for sour cream and mayonnaise.
    I discovered that Chobani and Dannon (Oikos) have too much sugar; 20g and 17g per container! Yoplait non fat vanilla has 7g so I keep that on hand as a grab and go for those days that I'm running out the door. :drinker:
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    The Icelandic Skyyr reminded me - look out for other similar products such as fromage frais and quark.
  • lilyaqha
    lilyaqha Posts: 26 Member
    My favorite desert is chobani plain with honey and pecans. M...M!
  • quiltlovinlisa
    quiltlovinlisa Posts: 1,710 Member
    It's YUMMY!!!!! And a great vehicle to put a put a sprinkle of granola with some sliced fresh fruit. Oh my gosh, FANTASTIC!
  • Carnivor0us
    Carnivor0us Posts: 1,752 Member
    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 higher in fat and protein and lower in carbohydrate, so Greek Yogurt fits my macros personally.
  • Chokis
    Chokis Posts: 131
    I prefer the Greek Gods full-fat greek yogurt, it is only 5 carbs per serving. It is very rich.
    I like to add a scoop of Protein powder to some greek yogurt, very nice snack after a workout.
  • alpha_andy
    alpha_andy Posts: 160 Member
    In general I go with Greek yogurt - in particular Chobani.

    - Chobani 0% fat in general.
    - Chobani 2% if I need a bit more fat to meet fat macros.

    Still prefer meats if I have the time to cook because meats will be absorbed over a longer period of time allowing for maximal growth.

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