Grabbing 6oz of Greek Yogurt really helps me curb my snacking.
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Greek yogurt is strained more than regular yogurt which removes more whey (carbs) leaving a higher concentration of protein. Greek yogurt has 12 grams of protein and at only 130 calories I find it easy to fit into my diet.
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Greek yogurt is awesome! I also love it with some fruit, a bit of bran cereal, or a drizzle of honey and walnuts/almonds. It is so satisfying!
MUNOZ28063/25/2010 7:06:00 PM
...add some chopped up fresh strawberries, 2 tablespoons of ground flax seed and 1/3 cup bran buds and you have a high protein, sweet-high fiber snack/meal.
COOKIEBEE543/5/2011 8:35:00 PM
I love zero fat Greek Yogurt so I eat it everyday. The consistency is thick, smooth, and luscious. I always feel like I'm eating something decadent and forbidden. Stir in a little honey for a hint of sweetness. My favorite brand is FAGE.
JOYTRUMP7/27/2011 11:34:00 PM
I top it with Kellog's Bran Buds, gives it a crunchy taste and you get extra fiber in while filling you up!
FREE2LIVE3114/8/2011 3:32:00 PM
I have oatmeal with greek yogurt, some bueberries and strawberries for breakfast - love it and I don't think about food until lunch time.
THINWITHIN187/7/2010 8:19:00 PM
I've recently found pomegranate flavoured Greek yogourt: a nice change from the always-delicious plain with honey, nuts and fruit version that I've enjoyed lately. Thanks Spark for letting me know about Greek yogourt!
CHRISTURTLE5/7/2010 7:38:00 AM
I love muesli for breakfast, and lately have been having it with milk. I always used to mix an equal quantity of Greek yoghurt thru my yoghurt, maybe depending on the amount of dried fruit in the muesli, a little sprinkling of Equal Spoon for Spoon over the top.
Now I've read about the lower carb/higher protein count of Greek yoghurt I'm gonna go out and buy myself a big tub! It has such a variety of uses both sweet and savoury and best of all, it will help increase my protein intake without adding too much to those carbs!
TEEDAGG4/15/2010 9:48:00 AM
Greek yogurt is awesome. I make my smoothies out of it and they are sooo creamy, I feel like I'm cheating when I'm not.
SWEETEYES06015/15/2012 11:37:00 AM
I can't get over the taste of greek yogurt except with over-ripe fruit (and a lot of it!) What's great to mix with the yogurt if the taste seems harsh?
NWHITE117/7/2011 9:23:00 AM
I love greek yogurt with honey and almonds. We are a gluten free family so I use greek yogurt in all of my baking. I have an amazing banana bread recipe that is really very balanced in protein,fat and carbs
STARSHINE677/1/2011 4:45:00 AM
Thanks for the tip..will try it.
24MOMMA5/23/2011 9:19:00 AM
I love chocolate and greek yogurt. I mixed some cocoa into my greek yogurt with a bit of honey and it was a surprisingly good chocolate concoction that tasted like a healthy dessert. It was good straight up but even better to use as a dip with fruit.
NORASPAT4/15/2011 7:42:00 PM
I make oat bran in the microwave using water and a small banana, the banana cooks right down and it stirs to smooth, I then add 2 tablespoons of Milled flax seed 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt this is ceamy and sweet from the banana high fiber and nutrition. It is also yummy!
LORIWOZ3/26/2011 9:21:00 PM
I love Trader Joe's Greek yogurt!
SOULOFADANCER2/26/2011 7:01:00 PM
I recently ate a starbcoks greek noey yogurt snack and made my own ever since. Organic honey chobani yogurt and organic granola less calories fresher and yummier than theirs
JRBASKIND10/15/2010 10:39:00 AM
If you don't want to spend the extra money that it costs to buy most Greek yogurts, you can use regular yogurt, and strain the extra whey out using a coffee filter in a strainer over a bowl. Let it strain in the refrigerator and you will have your own version for less money.
HELENINGEORGIA8/27/2010 9:30:00 AM
Greek yogurt is an excellent snack ... Preportioned ,healthy, and oh so yummy... Especially pomegranate by chobani
OLSENST37/8/2010 11:09:00 AM
Fage makes a great Greek yogurt that has fruit or honey on the side. This makes it a great snack on the go.
SPIRITFIRE7775/23/2010 3:40:00 AM
I love greek yogurt .. Grand papa would be proud :)
FITGRL1244/1/2010 11:29:00 AM
Greek yogurt with a drizzle of honey and some almonds...YUM!!!
AOGOAE4/1/2010 11:15:00 AM
greek yogurt with granola and sliced nectarines- I'm drooling already!
NPRJUNKIE3/27/2010 8:37:00 AM
I have greek yogurt, blueberries and raspberries with a little all-bran and some homemade granola most days for breakfast. I sprinkle flaxseed on there as well. It really stays with me.
NPRJUNKIE3/27/2010 8:32:00 AM
I have greek yogurt, blueberries and raspberries with a little all-bran and some homemade granola most days for breakfast. I sprinkle flaxseed on there as well. It really stays with me.
PAMPAMTAY3/25/2010 6:40:00 PM
I love it.
RUNNINGPFUHL3/25/2010 2:09:00 PM
That really helps me too! :D
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