benefits of GREEK YOGURT!

greek yogurt is a POWER FOOD!  much thicker than "normal" yogurt, this stuff is loaded with protein and with even more flavor. some brands boast up to 20 grams per serving! fyi: that's a lot (:

 this was my dessert tonight: 1 cup greek yogurt, two teaspoons of honey, a handful of almonds, and a dash of cinnamon!

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below i have pasted a wonderful article comparing american and greek yogurt. check it out!

 

So what is Greek yogurt, anyway?

You might have lately found out about a "new" food, Greek Yogurt, and probably wondered what all the stir is about. Is it more beneficial for you? How does it taste? What is so extraordinary about Greek yogurt? Allow us to have a look at this food and compare it to that American counterpart.

Yogurt fundamentals:

This is a common food, a dairy farm product made by bacterial fermentation of milk. Fermentation of the milk sugar (lactose) creates lactic acid, which acts on milk protein to give it its texture and its distinctive tang. It is nutritionally plentiful in protein, calcium, riboflavin, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12.

Yogurt has got nutritional benefits on the far side those of milk: people who are somewhat lactose-intolerant can savor yogurt without harmful effects, because the milk sugar in the milk precursor is changed to lactic acid by the bacterial culture. The decrease of lactose bypasses the stricken individuals' need to process the milk sugar themselves.

Yogurt, likewise has medical uses, in particular for a variety of gastrointestinal circumstances, and in preventing antibiotic-associated diarrhea. One study indicates that consuming yogurt containing L. acidophilus helps prevent vulvovaginal candidiasis, while the evidence isn't definitive. It's believed to encourage good gum health, perhaps because of the probiotic effect of lactic acids existing in yogurt.

Greek yogurt:

This is a food which has been filtered out in a cloth or paper bag or filter, traditionally made of muslin, to remove the whey, giving a body between that of yogurt and cheese, while preserving yogurt's characteristic sour taste sensation. Like many yogurts, strained yogurt is often times made from milk which has been enriched by boiling off some of the water content, or by adding extra butterfat and powdered milk. "Greek-style" yogurts are similar to Greek strained yogurt, merely made thicker with thickening agents. Or if made the conventional way, are based on domestic (rather than Greek) milk. Greek yogurt's live and active culture content is a good deal higher than that of normal yogurt. However it should be observed that liquid whey contains cystine, and amino acid that hikes up your body's level s of the Cancer-fighting compound glutathione.

What are probiotics and what superb qualities they have?

Yogurt, a nifty food carries probiotics. Probiotics are dietary supplements containing possibly healthful bacteria or yeasts. According to the presently adopted definition by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations/WHO, probiotics are: 'Live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host.'

Probiotic bacterial cultures are intended to aid the body's present intestine flora, an ecology of microbes, to re-establish themselves. They are sometimes suggested by physicians, and, more often, through dieticians, after a course of antibiotics, or as part of the treatment for intestine related candidiasis. Claims are made that probiotics fortify the immune system to combat allergies, unrestrained alcohol consumption, stress, exposure to harmful substances, and additional diseases. In these cases, the bacteria that work well with our bodies could diminish in number, an issue which allows damaging competitors to flourish, to the detriment of our health.

which yogurt is better, American or Greek?

Well, when it boils down to a selection between these good foods, both standard American and Greek yogurt are outstanding for you, just in contrasting ways. Greek yogurt is, for the most part, more saturated than American yogurt, so it comprises about double as much protein as American. But they each contain broad amounts of probiotics (although Greek yogurt contains more only because it's so much more concentrated), so actually, you don't have to choose. Consume them both every day and you'll benefit much more if you eat just one of the two. And remember, a wholesome diet alone will not help you maintain your weight and health under control.