I love Yogurt
Especially Greek Yogurt
Not long ago, Greek yogurt was considered an exotic option. Today, it's
as ubiquitous as regular dairy yogurt. Most consumers give a big
thumbs-up to its taste – tangier, less sweet and creamier than
conventional "regular" yogurt made from whole milk. But is Greek yogurt
healthier than its conventional counterpart? And what about the wide
array of other types of yogurts?
First, to be clear: Greek and regular yogurt, in their plain, nonfat or
low-fat forms, as well as the wide variety of plant-based and premium
yogurts, can be part of a healthful diet. They're low in calories and
packed with calcium and live bacterial cultures. But our
Mediterranean
friend – which is strained extensively to remove much of the liquid
whey, lactose and sugar, giving it its thick consistency – does have an
undeniable edge. In roughly the same amount of calories, it can pack up
to double the protein, while cutting sugar content by half. Those are
"two things dietitians love," says Dawn Jackson Blatner, a registered
dietitian and author of "The Flexitarian Diet." "For someone who wants
the creamier texture, a little bit of a protein edge and a sugar
decrease, going Greek is definitely not all hype."