Greek yogurt v. regular yogurt

i agree but i think most people eat it b/c it's a lot higher in protein, that's all...

I eat greek yogurt because it does so much for me compared to regular yogurt. It keeps me full and I actually feel like I'm eating something!

However- here is a recipe I've been eating for bfast- depending on what you put in it the sugar can be high (from the fruit) but I am a HUGEEEEEEEEEEEE fan of this...a lot of protein and good nutrients in it and I have been eating the cocoa banana one...DELICIOUS.

I plan on trying the mango almond one sometime this week...it's seriously so good.

http://www.theyummylife.com/blog/2012/03/293/Overnight,+No-Cook+Refrigerator+Oatmeal+--+A+healthy+breakfast+made+in+mason+jars+in+six+different+flavors!

Yeah...it's for the protein (which can be triple that of regular yogurt). I find the sugars a little troubling though. I don't like the plain kind and the fruit flavors I enjoy can have up to 15g of sugar and 160 calories--that's over half of my sugar allowance for the whole day!

honestly.....i add yogurt to my protein shakes, I've been using activia light, but i tried the greek because of all the hype. I tried a good greek yogurt this weekend, and it made me vomit. I'll be sticking with the activia, and once for ounce, the activia light has more protein anyway (4g protein 130 cal vs 5g protein 70 cal)

All of the chobani flavors I have tried have 12-15g protein per serving.

I eat greek yogurt because it does so much for me compared to regular yogurt. It keeps me full and I actually feel like I'm eating something!

However- here is a recipe I've been eating for bfast- depending on what you put in it the sugar can be high (from the fruit) but I am a HUGEEEEEEEEEEEE fan of this...a lot of protein and good nutrients in it and I have been eating the cocoa banana one...DELICIOUS.

I plan on trying the mango almond one sometime this week...it's seriously so good.

http://www.theyummylife.com/blog/2012/03/293/Overnight,+No-Cook+Refrigerator+Oatmeal+--+A+healthy+breakfast+made+in+mason+jars+in+six+different+flavors!

YUM!!!!

I love greek yogurt. I'm not diabetic or anything so the sugar is not an issue for me. Plain greek yogurt is very low in sugar. It's the flavored stuff that has the sugar. That being said, Fage 2% honey greek yogurt is AAAAAAHmazing.

It's got a ton of protein and relatively low calorie which is great for me.

You don't HAVE to eat it because someone else likes it you know....

I love Greek yogurt and prefer it to regular yogurt because of the amount of protein and its uses in cooking. It replaces sour cream and mayo very well.

I usually have 100g to 125g of Total 0% with 25g scoop of Chocolate Protein Powder. Mix it up and you got yourself a moose like texture and tastes like chocolate. The weird taste that comes from the Greek yoghurt disappears once it's all mixed. If I know I can't hit my protein intake by the end of the day after my last meal, I tend to have this as a snack.

I'm not too fussed about the amount of sugar in it. Total 0% only has 4g of sugar and 10.3g of protein per 100g. So it's a great ratio. I guess it depends on the type of Greek yoghurt you buy. I think the ones that are flavored with fruits, honey, etc are going to have more sugar because of those added ingredients. The natural Greek yoghurt has no added ingredients to it that's why the sugar is a lot lower.

psst! you can also get 0% greek yoghurt, not fat, only milk sugars (4%) and lots of protein. Bit tart tho - I like it with stews etc

To each their own. If you don't want to eat it, you don't have to. I personally prefer Greek yogurt to regular yogurt - I don't like how runny regular yogurt is. I don't worry about the sugars in it at all. I do like that it doesn't contain high fructose corn syrup which my body has some trouble with, so that is important to me. But, overall .. it is all about preference. I like that Greek has protein in it.

Eat whichever one you prefer... no one says you HAVE to eat Greek yogurt.

Where I shop, natural yoghurt has more protein than Greek yoghurt. So just check the packaging and buy the right one for your needs

For me, I personally think it's creamier. So I use it for dessert sometimes, especially when I have to eat back exercise calories near the end of the day.

My favorite is Black Cherry Chobani. I'm not worried about the sugar, I don't eat a ton of sugar. I'm more addicted to salt... so chips, popcorn, etc. are my weakness.

Plain greek yogurt is incredibly thick, tart and with some - gritty - which is unappealing to me. However, there are a bunch of different types and brands out there so try a few more before you decide. Personally the Chobani varieties are my first choice and I have tried Fage, Oikos, Dannon, Yoplait and various store brands. Chobani has a dozen flavors but the mango, cherry and pineapple are my favorites. They have about 140-160 calls and between 13- 15g of protein per serving and taste like dessert - I like to add fiber one or Kashi Go Lean to them for more fiber and to help keep me full. Right now I am gagging down the Kroger brand plain that my hubby bought by accident. Even that is edible with enough honey or stevia and fresh fruit.

Can't stand the slimy texture of regular yogurt. I've never been able to. Greek yogurt has a nice, creamy thickness that I can get behind. Yes, it does have more protein, but if you eat the flavored Greek yogurts, the sugars are not far off from, say, Activia, which was mentioned, or other fruit yogurts--unless you get diabetic friendly, sugar free. So it's important to remember that about /any/ fruit-flavored yogurt. Plain 0% yogurt from other brands actually have far more sugar and more calories.

And though the plain 0% Greek yogurt may have more calories than small, flavored yogurts, you get a full /cup/ of it per serving. Because it's so high in protein, you can easily eat only half a cup for as many calories as, again, Activia, and still get more protein and even less sugars. Yet, I agree with the poster above; I find it far more satisfying, and it keeps me feeling that way longer. Also, if you read the ingredient labels, plain Greek yogurt has /no/ fillers.

Because it's thick, it also serves as a great 0% fat sour cream substitute, where a thinner yogurt couldn't possibly hold up, and it boosts the protein of your meal far better than sour cream or -shudder- "lite" sour cream, which is full of fillers.

I've been hearing all of the great reviews about greek yogurt and how good it is for you. Really??? Is it really that great? On average it has about 12g of sugar, 15g of protein and 110 calories. It can be really hard to handle because of its texture and tartness. I am eating Fiber One 50 calorie yogurt and it only has 4 g of sugar, 50 calories, 3g protein and 5g of fiber. It is absolutely delicious!! I will only be using greek yogurt if a specific recipe calls for it.

You aren't comparing equal serving sizes! you get a full CUP of greek yogurt for the stats you quated but the Fiber One stats you gave are for a tiny container (typically 4 oz). Also, choosing plain greek yogrut means no added chemicals or artificial sweeteners or fake flavors added to it. then you can add your own fresh or frozen fruit and make any type you desire. it can also be used instad of mayo in things like chicken salad, tuna salada nd coleslaw.

THIS!