Greek yogurt is getting a lot of attention lately, and rightfully so. A few things to note about Greek yogurt: It�s crazy thick and creamy. It�s the consistency of sour cream versus a traditional yogurt. It�s packed full of protein (which is one of its main sales drivers). As LATimes.com reported, traditional yogurts are higher in carbohydrates than protein, e.g., Dannon All Natural nonfat yogurt has 80 calories, 9 g of protein and 12 g of carbohydrates versus Chobani nonfat plain Greek yogurt has 100 calories, 18 g of protein and 7 g of carbohydrates. That�s a huge difference. And these are important amounts to consumers who need to watch their carb intake due to conditions like insulin resistance. Instead of buying a sugar-stocked, high-carb blueberry cheesecake yogurt, shoppers can buy nonfat plain Greek yogurt and skip the sugar and carbs and sweeten it with fruit or cinnamon. Protein is good for many things, but one thing is does do is boost satiety�helps keep you full longer.
According to LATimes.com, Barbara Davis, VP of HealthFocus International said Greek�s high-protein reputation is probably why sales are skyrocketing. Sales for high-protein content foods and beverages are up 62 percent since 2004, according to HealthFocus International�s research.
Another reason many consumers buy yogurt is because it�s widely known as a host for probiotics, which help digestion and immunity, among other things, and Greek yogurt delivers on these benefits, too. It�s looks like Greek has the green light in the yogurt aisle.
What is this fear of fat? I go for the full fat yoghurt! Here in the UK, I get goat's yoghurt from the supermarket - 7.3% fat (5.0% saturates), probiotic culture and delicious. When in Germany, I go for the thicker Greek style sheep's yoghurt - 6% fat... I figure the more fat you're getting the less carbs you're having!
Saturated fats appear to protect us from heart disease and partucularly stroke, according to a recent Japanese study - here's a link to the abstract - https://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/abstract/92/4/759
We are designed to crave fats - they directly stimulate the limbic centers of the brain. This is an inbuilt survival mechanism. Sadly, if we are denied fat (by following a low fat regimen) our body next turns to carbohydrate, which helps us to produce our own fat, BUT, regrettably, injures us, leading to "metabolic syndrome".
So... yep - go for the Greek yoghurt, but forsake the non-fat stuff - go for the fat stuff. There are some "cream yoghurts" with 10% fat - yummm!!
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Greek yogurt is getting a lot of attention lately, and rightfully so. A few things to note about Greek yogurt: It�s crazy thick and creamy. It�s the consistency of sour cream versus a traditional yogurt. It�s packed full of protein (which is one of its main sales drivers). As LATimes.com reported, traditional yogurts are higher in carbohydrates than protein, e.g., Dannon All Natural nonfat yogurt has 80 calories, 9 g of protein and 12 g of carbohydrates versus Chobani nonfat plain Greek yogurt has 100 calories, 18 g of protein and 7 g of carbohydrates. That�s a huge difference. And these are important amounts to consumers who need to watch their carb intake due to conditions like insulin resistance. Instead of buying a sugar-stocked, high-carb blueberry cheesecake yogurt, shoppers can buy nonfat plain Greek yogurt and skip the sugar and carbs and sweeten it with fruit or cinnamon. Protein is good for many things, but one thing is does do is boost satiety�helps keep you full longer.
According to LATimes.com, Barbara Davis, VP of HealthFocus International said Greek�s high-protein reputation is probably why sales are skyrocketing. Sales for high-protein content foods and beverages are up 62 percent since 2004, according to HealthFocus International�s research.
Another reason many consumers buy yogurt is because it�s widely known as a host for probiotics, which help digestion and immunity, among other things, and Greek yogurt delivers on these benefits, too. It�s looks like Greek has the green light in the yogurt aisle.
I too have been buying the Greek Yogurt lately. It makes a great salad dressing. Also seems good as a substitute for sour cream. Since it comes in a smaller amount I don't waste it.
So saving money in the long run.
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Love greek yogurt, it's good in smoothies as well -
saved1986 - is there a difference if it's made in the USA?
Some of the brands here are organic. But the one brand called FAGE, when it was made in greece had a version with honey. Honey from greece is totally different from honey here.
I too have been buying the Greek Yogurt lately. It makes a great salad dressing. Also seems good as a substitute for sour cream. Since it comes in a smaller amount I don't waste it.
So saving money in the long run.
I never even thought of those things Earlybird. How clever. It really would be good on a baked potato. Though I wonder if the heat would kill the probiotics.
I loooove Greek yogurt, I grew up eating it on EVERYTHING-- rice, noodles, vegetables, soups, even as a dip for chips. It's too bad I learned about all its benefits once my lactose intolerance had already set in. I am so sad I can't have it anymore.
Astro (I think) makes a yogurt called Balkan style that is really good.
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It makes a great salad dressing. Also seems good as a substitute for sour cream. Since it comes in a smaller amount I don't waste it. 
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