Greek Yogurt

[surgtech1956]

Can someone please explain the popularity of Greek Yogurt? I see there's several brands. How is it different than regular yogurt? I see its over a $1.00 for an individual container. I haven't tried it yet. I usually get Kroger's Carbmaster - 80 cal, 1.5 fat, 3 sugars, 12 protein and $.41.

[OakLeaf]

It's strained, is all. You can strain your own with a cheesecloth (and use the whey for baking or whatever).

[indysteel]

It's strained, is all. You can strain your own with a cheesecloth (and use the whey for baking or whatever).

I like it for a change of pace. I particularly like it with some honey before a long morning ride.

[Miranda]

really good with Kashi cereal in the yogurt... yum

[channlluv]

The Barefoot Contessa strains hers overnight in a strainer lined with paper towels. I buy organic vanilla and pair it with blueberries and granola, or whatever other fruit is in season. Tres yummy.

Roxy

[GLC1968]

The advantage to the Greek style (other than being thicker) is that it's higher in protien than regular (since it's more condensed) and I think it's more filling, too.

[tulip]

tastes better, too. I often clip coupons from my Sunday paper, making the price on par with "regular" yogurt.

[indysteel]

Tulip, is there a brand that you prefer? FAGE is the only brand I've tried.

[marni]

The advantage to the Greek style (other than being thicker) is that it's higher in protien than regular (since it's more condensed) and I think it's more filling, too.

+1 plus it has a little tartness instead of the artificial chemical sweet of other sweetened and low fat yogurts. As far as calories, 6 ounces of grocery store low fat honey greek yogurt (grocery store brand) is 150 calories and will last me three hours of heavy training where as yoplait of the like may only come in at 100 calories and I burn through it in the first hour.

marni

[surgtech1956]

I buy a 12 pack of Chobani at Sam's Club - its less than $1.00 a container that way, but comes in 3 flavors - strawberry, blueberry and peach. I love Dannon Greek Honey tho, haven't tried Fage and they don't sell Greek Gpds around here.