Yogurt? Greek vs. all others.

[BobbyD 211]

I was sleeved Nov.18th. My recovery has been steady. I've graduated from pure liquids to soft foods.

I was wondering if there is a downside to the more commercially available light yogurts. I get a lot of variety with Yoplait light. Lemon Cream Pie light one day, and banana Cream pie light the next. Key lime pie light and cheesecake light are also tasty. They give me variety and I am eating one to two a day.

The thing is, I see everyone recommending plain Greek Yogurt and adding fruit. Seriously, I am in a position where it is difficult to find the time to do the blending in the early afternoons as I am at work.

I realize I can adjust if it is important, so therein lies my question. Is it important to do plain greek yogurt and physically blend in the fruit or is Yoplait or a like product acceptable?

[Sophie74656 1,572]

you can get flavored greek yogurt. Greek yogurt is recommended because it has more Protein

[magtart 603]

I like the Oikos Triple Zero Greek Yogurt. It has 15g. of Protein and comes in good flavors. Only 120 calories per serving.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

The difference between regular yogurt and Greek yogurt is the Protein content. We need a higher protein to carb ratio than regular yogurt provides.

We have to learn to read labels very critically.

[jane13 2,256]

@@BobbyD - Walmart also carries a greek yogurt in four packs that are 80 calories. Not as many varieties but I love the strawberry cheesecake!

You can add Protein to bump up the content, but watch the sugars and calories as well.

I was told to try to get single digit grams of sugar or under (1-9 grams) and double digit Protein (10 or better)

Edited December 7, 2015 by jane13

[BobbyD 211]

After reading all the input, I agree that I would be better served to change and use Greek Yogurt. I will go to the store today and try to find the brands that have higher Protein, lower carbs, and an acceptable sugar content. We are fortunate to this forum to exchange good information,,,, Thanks,

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

In addition to Greek yogurt, look at some of the other high Protein yogurts like Icelandic.

[Margie122 845]

If you can find it....try SIGGI'S - it's an Icelandic yogurt and has the lowest sugar count I can find, it has a lot of Protein, and it's delicious.

[Kitty112415 5]

Dannon makes a greek yogurt called Triple Zero. It's the only yogurt I have been having since surgery.

It has no added sugar & no fat.

The best part is that it has 15 grams of Protein and comes in a variety of flavors!