Over the past decade or so, Greek yogurt has become as ubiquitous as regular dairy yogurt. Most consumers give a big thumbs-up to its taste – tangier, less sweet and creamier than "regular" yogurt made fromwhole milk. But is Greek yogurt healthier than its conventional counterpart? And wha...
Protein: Greek Yogurt: 15 grams, Regular Yogurt: 6 grams Lactose: Greek Yogurt: 7 grams, Regular Yogurt: 8 grams Calcium: Greek Yogurt: 170 mg, Regular Yogurt: 206 mg *A serving of Greek yogurt is 170 grams Just like traditional yogurt, Greek yogurt contains a powerful nutrient package th...
Sugar:In plain flavored yogurt, the greek kind naturally only has half as much. Regular yogurt has about 12 grams in 6 ounces and greek yogurt only has 6. Saving those 6 grams of sugar will add up in the long run. Especially if you are a big yogurt fan. Calcium:This is the only c...
I like the Chobani brand of non-fat yogurt. I am in love with the Greek yogurt. Byanon32378— On May 20, 2009 I think the 0% Fage is absolutely delicious! I love the thickness and I always drizzle honey over the top. It's my favorite breakfast: 150 calories for the whole thing....
Greek Culture: Greek-Style Yogurt Is Emerging as the Star of the Grocery Dairy CaseHiggins, Kevin T
As dairy foods, both cottage cheese and Greek yogurt naturally contain fat, including saturated fat. Fat adds flavor and is "one of those key nutrients that tells our brain that we’ve had a meal and we’re feeling full,” Whitney Linsenmeyer, Ph.D., assistant professor at Saint Louis ...
Re: Post 15 I lived in Athens 30 years ago and we used to get fresh (warm) yogurt daily from the dairy shop. What you describe is traditional and most of these shops are gone now with Greeks resorting to pre-packaged Fage, etc., which is not the same taste at all. By anon318825...
Greek yogurt is dominating the cultured dairy category and has pushed conventional yogurt to the forefront. Other food processors use the cultured products as ingredients in snacks and cereals, and consumers use the yogurts in recipes.Sarah Kennedy...
What is Greek yogurt? Yogurt, sour cream and buttermilk can all be lumped into the same category when it comes to baking. They’re all dairy products that help to tenderize baked goods and can be a bit on the tangy side. At least, plain yogurt can be a bit on the tangy side. For...
Skyr or Icelandic yogurt: It’s strained more times than Greek yogurt and is thicker. It also has high protein but low fat and sugar. Non-dairy yogurt: It consists of fermented plant milk. Also, it’s the best type of yogurt for lactose-intolerant people. It’s also a vegan option. ...