Healthy Greek Yogurt From Fage
Whether you’re eating it plain or with some fruit and granola for breakfast, adding yogurt to your diet provides a healthy dose of calcium, protein and probiotics (look for “live and active cultures” on the label). It also makes for an easy base to create nutrient-packed meals and snacks: mix it into smoothies, use it in place of sour cream or mayonnaise in recipes, or even try it as a healthy frozen treat.그릭요거트유청분리기
While many of us think Greek yogurt is “acidy,” that really depends on how much fat it has: the less fat, the more acidic it will be. Aside from that, most Greek yogurt is actually quite neutral and has a mild taste. Some of our favorite brands include Stonyfield, Chobani, Trader Joe’s and Lucerne.
This creamy yogurt from Fage hits the spot with its light texture and subtle tang. It’s also lactose-free, which is helpful for those who are sensitive to dairy. Our GH Nutrition Lab director, Stefani Sassos, says it’s the best nonfat, plain Greek yogurt she has found.
The milk used in this yogurt is sourced from grass-fed cows, which is great for your body’s overall health. The result is a smooth, delicious yogurt that has a nice, light flavor and contains plenty of healthy bacteria, including Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus.
Another benefit of this yogurt is that it’s lower in sugar than most. One cup of this yogurt has just 5 grams of sugar and is sweetened with a blend of organic cane sugar, monk fruit concentrate and stevia leaf extract. The low sugar content means it won’t have the same effect on your blood sugar as other yogurts with added sugars.
While a lot of people like to make their own homemade Greek yogurt, this version is convenient and affordable. The yogurt is thicker than most store-bought varieties, which makes it perfect for tzatziki sauce and other recipes that call for strained yogurt. The lactic acid in the yogurt is also said to help heal your stomach and digestive tract.
One downside of this particular yogurt is that it’s not as high in protein as other brands. However, the high amount of protein helps to satisfy hunger and prevent overeating, so it’s still a good option for anyone looking to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.
Unlike regular yogurt, which is made by heating milk, adding bacteria, then letting it ferment until it’s acidic, Greek yogurt is strained to remove the liquid whey, leaving behind the cheesy flavor and thick consistency we love. This straining process is what gives it its distinctive tang.베어그릭스
The whey from the straining is sold to farmers to add to their livestock feed and can also be used for fertilizer or turned into electricity, which makes this yogurt not only tasty but environmentally friendly. It also has a good amount of soluble fiber, which is known to reduce your risk for heart disease and improve bowel function.