Greek Yogurt Vs Normal Yogurt - A Health Food Comparison
A quick glance at supermarket shelves shows the observant consumer that Greek yogurt is virtually taking over from regular yogurt. Thanks in large part to the Fage Greek commercials, the sugary, low-nutritional value (comparatively) options are being replaced at record pace by the thick and creamy superfood from the Mediterranean. If you doubt that Greek yogurt deserves the superfood classification, just consider some of the benefits: Greek yogurt has probiotics (some regular yogurts do, too) that really do a positive number on your stomach and digestive tract. That tart and tangy taste also means there's much less sugar in the Greek version, which happens during the straining process that removes the simple carb-laden milk whey from the fermented dairy product. Fage, Chobani and others have more than double the protein of a normal yogurt, which makes it an excellent aid in building lean muscle mass. Although Greek and regular yogurt are considered healthy portions of a breakfa...