Vickie 5966

Joined: Sep 13 Posts: 168
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Posted: 01 Mar 2014, 16:23
Hi everyone....I had some oral surgery a few months ago and made my forray into Greek Yog for the protein. I wasn't too concerned about calories at the time. After a couple weeks, I attempted to switch to a low/no fat version and found that everything I had was WAAAAY too gritty. It all had a mouthfeel like there was sand or powder in it. I later read reviews in various places and this wasn't an uncommon complaint. I'm doing another proceedure in a couple weeks and will be doing a lot of yogurt again. I'll go full fat if I have to - but would prefer to keep cal/fat/sugar down if at all possible. Which lowfat yog do you find has the smoothest mouthfeel? *************************** Begin as you mean to go on.
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Draglist

Joined: Jun 12 Posts: 930
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Posted: 01 Mar 2014, 17:14
I like the Dannon and Oikos. Low cal, high protein. Pretty creamy.
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KJLioness

Joined: Jan 14 Posts: 20
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Posted: 01 Mar 2014, 17:59
I love the nonfat Fage. Kefir is good to go too.
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ktheccgrl

Joined: Jan 14 Posts: 6
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Posted: 01 Mar 2014, 18:05
I love the yoplait greek 100 calorie vanilla... it's so creamy and just sweet enough.. goes well with mixed berries and homemade granola!
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Hoser

Joined: Jul 10 Posts: 2,052
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Posted: 01 Mar 2014, 22:00
Wallaby Organic.
Read the ingredients labels. The ingredients for the yogurt itself should be nothing but milk and cultures. If your yogurt contains a thickener like locust bean gum, pectin,or gelatin then run away-- it's not real Greek yogurt. You don't need other ingredients to be added to yogurt.
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bodycheetah

Joined: Feb 14 Posts: 2
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Posted: 02 Mar 2014, 08:12
Total - full fat - with strawberries, blueberries, walnuts & almonds. Mmmmmm
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notdobie

Joined: Aug 13 Posts: 3
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Posted: 03 Mar 2014, 09:07
The FAGE brand is by far the best. I love the Total version, but it has a lot of fat. I switched to the 0% and buy the large tub. I measure out 1/2 a cup and have found a wonderful powdered organic chocolate peanut butter. I stir in a tablespoon or two et voila a low fat, low carb healthy chocolate mousse. Alternatively I add some no sugar jam...my local farm market carries a huge assortment of jams sweetened with grape juice...10 calories per tablespoon, max of 3 carbs (2 gms sugar). YUMMY!
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ChristyF

Joined: Jan 10 Posts: 96
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Posted: 03 Mar 2014, 11:04
Dannon Light and Fit, Toasted Coconut Vanilla-- my favorite! Creamy, no grit. ChristyF
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kkd1125

Joined: Apr 10 Posts: 337
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Posted: 03 Mar 2014, 12:13
I use the Fage 0% and love it! I have it often with berries or other fruit, and nuts. One of my favorite recipes is what I call "Mock Choc Mousse." I stir 1 tablespoon of Nutella into 1/2 Cup of Fage 0%. It's rich and creamy and delicious! I know some don't eat Nutella due to sugars, but you can probably also make this with your own organic, low or non sugar version of a cocoa hazelnut butter (which I need to try!).
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notjune1

Joined: Sep 13 Posts: 104
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Posted: 03 Mar 2014, 13:55
I am all about the Oikos Greek with the fruit on the bottom.......nice protein, not too much sugar and pretty creamy.
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chadlius88

Joined: Jul 13 Posts: 232
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Posted: 03 Mar 2014, 14:03
Taste of Inspirations, Hannaford store brand 0% fat greek yogurt, cheaper than all of the name brands and has the same protein and less sugar.
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cyd69

Joined: Jan 13 Posts: 60
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Posted: 03 Mar 2014, 14:34
I like Dannon Light and Fit. 80 calories, no fat and 12g of protein.
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Vickie 5966

Joined: Sep 13 Posts: 168
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Posted: 03 Mar 2014, 15:18
Thanks everyone for your suggestions! I plan to taste test a few of them so I can narrow down my faves and know what works. I wish I would have noted which ones I didn't care for at the time. I tried the Trader Joe's nonfat yesterday. Still a little chalky IMO - but not as bad as it seemed the first time. I think the first time around I was getting used to pudding and jello so everything seemed a bit off! *************************** Begin as you mean to go on.
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Sandy shore

Joined: Feb 14 Posts: 3
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Posted: 03 Mar 2014, 15:44
Dannon 80 Greek. Eat it everyday for breakfast with either dole frozen fruit or granola. Love the choc rasp for dessert or snack!
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cyd69

Joined: Jan 13 Posts: 60
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Posted: 03 Mar 2014, 16:41
I love all of the flavors except the carmel Maccah. I just can't stand the taste.Yoplait is good also but a little too much sugar.
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Sandy shore

Joined: Feb 14 Posts: 3
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Posted: 03 Mar 2014, 17:25
Did not like the Carmel either. Chocolate raspberry is my fav for dessert. Not a fan of strawberry cheesecake or coconut. The fruit ones are great for breakfast.
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CleoHaley

Joined: Feb 14 Posts: 1
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Posted: 05 Mar 2014, 08:15
The Dannon Light and Fit Strawberry Cheesecake and Caramel Macchiato are also great. And both plus the Toasted Coconut I think only have 80 calories!
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mrshutch

Joined: Jan 14 Posts: 5
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Posted: 06 Mar 2014, 11:42
I like Skotidakis...my favorite flavor is the blueberry pomegranate.
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