Yoghurts.

Bexatex
Bexatex Posts: 12 Member
edited January 22 in Food and Nutrition
I'm really struggling to find a nice, healthy yoghurt. Does any one know of any?
Is it me or are the fat free ones full of sugar and the low sugar ones full of fat!? Are there any that are low in sugar and fat?
A few people have suggesting yoghurt's using other milks (almond, soya etc) but none of these have suited me so far (nut allergies etc) and I'm trying to find a cows milk yoghurt that provides a decent amount of calcium for few calories, fat and sugar. Can anyone help?
Thanks!

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  • JenMc14
    JenMc14 Posts: 2,389 Member
    Try 2% plain Greek yogurt. The ones with the flavors are going to have added sugars and stuff, so if you don't want that, stick with plain and add your own flavors, like honey, peanut butter, fresh fruit, etc.
  • mrswine
    mrswine Posts: 263 Member
    I would suggest making your own. There are tons of recipes online and you can control what you put in. It's really easy to make!
  • Bexatex
    Bexatex Posts: 12 Member
    Sorry, I forgot to mention - I really hate Greek yoghurt. I love the idea of buying plain and adding flavour, or even making my own. Im looking at recipes now, somehow this had never occurred to me.
  • mkakids
    mkakids Posts: 1,913 Member
    Making yogurt is the easiest thing in the world!

    Buy milk (pasturized or raw) and a small container of plain yogurt with active enzymes

    Pour into a pot
    Heat milk (112 for raw milk, 160 for pasturized)
    Take milk off the heat.
    If pasturized, let milk cool until 120
    Dump small carton of plain yogurt into a bowl, ladle a cup of the heated milk intothe bowl and wisk to combine.
    Pour yogurt mix into the pot of milk and stir
    Cover, wrap in a towl and place in you (OFF) oven with the light turned on for 12 to 24 hours, or until its as thick as you would like. Pour/spoon into jars to store.

    You can flavor with honey, jelly, maple syrup, etc...

    Super easy, and yummy!
  • clarkeje1
    clarkeje1 Posts: 1,626 Member
    i love yoplait light. so yummy and good for you :)
  • talk2elles
    talk2elles Posts: 124 Member
    We just bought a pot of Liberte yoghurt. It's really thick, lower in carbohydrates, higher in protein and fairly low in calories too compared with even the 0% Greek yoghurt
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    There is nothing wrong with fat. Fat does not make you fat.
    I don't touch low fat with a 10 foot pole in general now.
    I have plain, full fat Greek Yoghurt(Fage) mixed with berries, and it tastes wonderful.
    Or I have goat's yoghurt, which is an Acquired taste.
  • TOOTR
    TOOTR Posts: 5 Member
    Hi all,

    I'm trying to incorporate a healthy yoghurt into my diet. I have been drinking Actimel - probiotic.

    There seems to be a lot of debate over whether this is any good or not?

    http://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2009/jul/25/probiotic-health-benefits

    Is this a healthy yoghurt for me to have or should I be looking elsewhere in my weight loss program?

    Thanks!
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    I go for Greek yogurt - more protein. I don't mind the sugar/carbs in them, it fits fine in my calories.
  • TOOTR
    TOOTR Posts: 5 Member
    Thanks :happy:
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