What is your preference when it comes to selecting
yogurt? There are so many from which to
choose! Many different brands,
different flavors, different additives.
I used to be a huge Yoplait fan. That yummy sweetness tasted like
dessert. And, it’s yogurt, so it must be
good for me, right? Wrong. Not all yogurt is healthy. It may not be “bad”, but it’s not the best
choice.
Since beginning my journey on the road of eating healthy, I’ve switched
to a PLAIN, FAT-FREE YOGHURT……………………..
I
add fresh or frozen blueberries most of the time; sometimes strawberries or raspberries. It’s so delicious, and much healthier than
the sugary sweet stuff I used to eat.
Many believe that Greek Yogurt is the best. And, it might be. I’m not sure. All I know is that it doesn’t agree with my
tummy. And, the texture is too thick for
me.
I was watching Dr Oz on TV one day. The difference between regular
yogurt and Greek yogurt was explained. My understanding is that it’s basically the same, except for the
processing. Greek yogurt adds an extra
step in the procedure, where the whey is
removed. I guess that’s what makes it
thicker. This sort of confuses me,
because I thought the whey was good for us.
I’m no expert on yogurt, or on whey, though.
As I was writing this, I decided to Google the difference between Greek yogurt and regular yogurt. Looks like my understanding is correct. Here's what I found:
What is the difference between Greek yogurt and regular?
First, a little yogurt making 101: Traditionally, Greek yogurt is made by straining the yogurt to remove the whey (the liquid remaining after the milk is curdled), and the end result is a more-solid yogurt with less sugar, fewer carbohydrates, and more protein compared to regular yogurt, explains registered dietitian Maria Bella
