Greek Yogurt: The Rundown

Yes, that's me, being awesome, about to enjoy my Greek Yogurt! Images and advertisements about Greek yogurts are everywhere and some people might wonder why it is a craze. Undeniably tagged as the protein superstar, Greek yogurt flies out of grocery shelves no matter what brand it may be. Whether one is on a diet or just enjoying the benefits of protein which enables you to function more efficiently each day, Greek yogurt is becoming a staple in everyone’s supermarket carts.

So why Greek yogurt?
Greek yogurts are high in protein. People sometimes call Greek yogurt a protein powerhouse since the protein content is concentrated. The ordinary American yogurt has a protein content of 5 grams in average while Greek yogurts can reach even up to 20 grams! Imagine how much more energy we can get from this yogurt. he extra protein will help you feel full and leave you feeling satisfied. I always feel extremely full after eating one. This yogurt is also great for those who need the extra protein such as vegetarians or athletes.

Greek yogurt has a better texture. Since in the process of fermentation liquid whey is removed, Greek yogurt becomes thicker and smoother making it more decadent to eat. This yogurt just tastes too good to be true. Plain Greek yogurt has a tart taste, basically like normal plain yogurt with a bite. When you mix it with sweet fruit, the sweet and tartness of the yogurt work so well together.

Greek yogurt also has versatility in its use. Aside from the ordinary use of yogurt as a substitute for milk, Greek yogurt, because of its texture and taste can be used for cooking or baking, or even as a dip. It even is easier on the stomach to digest since it has less lactose and less carbohydrates. Whether you want the yogurt to be on top of a chicken kebab or you just want to eat it straight out of the container, Greek yogurt, is just simply one of the best things in dairy product history!

There are different Greek Yogurt brands out there such as: Cabot, Chobani, Fage, and Oikos. My favorite is the lemon flavored and the blueberry flavored Chobani yogurts. The yogurt cups have fruit already in them, which makes them extremely convenient, so that's probably why I like it!

Once you've had one, you'll never think of yogurt the same way again!