{"id":865,"date":"2013-09-21T20:01:58","date_gmt":"2013-09-22T03:01:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whyweight.com\/is-it-true-what-they-say-about-greek-yogurt\/"},"modified":"2013-09-21T20:01:58","modified_gmt":"2013-09-22T03:01:58","slug":"is-it-true-what-they-say-about-greek-yogurt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whyweight.com\/is-it-true-what-they-say-about-greek-yogurt\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It True What They Say About Greek Yogurt?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"146807458\"It seems everyone is talking about Greek yogurt; but is it really that much healthier? And is it worth paying a higher price for it?<\/p>\n

Before we answer these questions, let\u2019s look at how yogurt is prepared. When healthy bacteria is added to milk, fermentation takes place which causes the transformation of lactose into lactic acid. The difference in the process between regular yogurt and Greek yogurt is that regular yogurt is strained through a cheesecloth twice and Greek yogurt is strained three times. Because of this, Greek yogurt has a thicker consistency. It\u2019s important to look for brands that list \u201clive active cultures\u201d on the label! <\/p>\n

Did you know that an 8 ounce serving of Greek yogurt contains about 20 grams of protein? That\u2019s almost twice the amount in regular yogurt! Also, the carbohydrate content is much lower in Greek yogurt. After bariatric surgery like gastric bypass<\/a> or gastric sleeve<\/a> it\u2019s especially important to make sure you enjoy a high-protein diet. However, be mindful of the brands with added sugars.<\/p>\n

Due to its concentration, Greek yogurt has a higher percentage of probiotics than regular yogurt. Yogurt is the most common source of naturally occurring probiotics in food eaten by Americans.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s easy to incorporate plain Greek yogurt because it\u2019s so versatile, and it doesn\u2019t curdle when heated like regular yogurt. Choosing Greek yogurt for cooking can add up to more flavor with less calories, and offers a healthy boost of protein. <\/p>\n

Greek Yogurt Cooking and Substitution Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n