Regular, low fat and non-fat yogurt: These three varieties differ only in the type of milk used. Regular yogurt is made with whole milk, low fat yogurt with low fat or part skim milk, and non-fat yogurt is made with skim milk and contains less than 0.5 percent milk fat.
Greek yogurt: Tangy, sweet and thicker than traditional yogurt. Greek yogurt is strained to remove most of the liquid whey, lactose and sugar. With twice the protein and half the sugar than regular yogurt, Greek yogurt is a smart addition to a healthful diet.
Yogurt with probiotics: Probiotics are a type of good bacteria. If consumed regularly, probiotics can help with digestion and offer protection against harmful bacteria. Early research is encouraging, showing these bacteria may help treat diarrhea, prevent and treat urinary tract infections, and remedy irritable bowel syndrome. Not all yogurt contains probiotics, so be sure to look for the "Live Active Culture" seal and read the ingredient list.
Buyer beware: Though yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and protein, several varieties also contain large amounts of sugar and should be considered a treat rather than a healthy snack. Sweetened yogurts, like Yoplait's dessert inspired varieties, contain upwards of 35 grams of carbohydrates and 30 grams of sugar. Though these offerings boast low fat and fat free benefits, the high sugar content is comparable to such traditional desserts as ice cream and cookies. When purchasing yogurt, be aware of added sugars and take the time to read nutrition labels.
Hello Jamie, I have also noticed all the added sugar in the yogurt. They market the yogurt as if it is a healthier choice; however, the sugar content is extremely high. I find that eating plain greek yogurt with berries and nuts is great alternative to the high sugar yogurts.
ReplyDeleteHi Jamie, I love the blog title and look forward to hearing your take on current food trends! Greek yogurt is one of my favorite foods; I put it on pretty much everything. I add it to soups to make them creamier, slather it on muffins instead of butter, and enjoy is plain as well.
ReplyDeleteActually, I also posted about probiotic rich foods this week. :) http://guthealthyfoods.blog.com/2012/09/25/the-importance-of-probiotics-to-health/
I like your blog name this week!! A few years ago I spend a couple of weeks in Greece and was able to try Greek Yogurt for the first time. I loved it!! Especially the consistency and texture as well as the high amounts of proteins. I usually eat mine with Bear Naked Granola,making it one of my favorite breakfasts. My boyfriend hasn't made the transition to Greek Yogurt but loves the low fat strawberry banana flavor from Yoplait. I don't like the HFCS they put in it but at least he likes the fat free. Thanks for the great information about yogurt.
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