Ease into the switch to plain Greek Yogurt with your usual flavored yogurt! Click for Benefits!
Greek yogurt sets itself apart from regular yogurt by its super-thick and rich texture with NO fat!
AND it has TONS of protein!
Animal protein contains all the essential amino acids, hence a COMPLETE PROTEIN, high quality, very bio-available to humans (easy for our bodies to use)!
Protein digestion and metabolism requires our bodies to burn more calories than for other macronutrients (fat and carbs), so it increases our metabolism!
Combine any portion together, based on your taste preference.
KID TRICK: Mix as shown above, then refill usual yogurt container with new mixture -- works wonders!
Gradually increase the ratio of plain Greek or regular yogurt, and pretty soon you won't mind a scoop or two or plain yogurt on it's own!
Don't believe me? I didn't used to like plain yogurt, and now (after becoming accustomed to the taste very gradually) I can actually eat a bowl of it on it's own. I still only do that if I am very hungry and want to reach for something healthy. Still, I really enjoy it dressed up lots of different ways!
Chocolatey Goodness
Tasty Greek Yogurt Snack
Choco-Candy Apple Parfait
Banana Walnut Parfait
Power Pudding (1 c plain yogurt can be substituted for 1 avocado)
3-ingredient Super Shake or Long Run Refuel (plain regular yogurt can be substituted for Kefir, PLUS about 1/4 - 1/2 c milk or water, more for Greek than regular)
In place of sour cream as a topping,
Or in any recipe (Chicken Artichoke Casserole or Chicken Enchilladas -- recipe coming soon!)
Chobani Yogurt -- is Greek yogurt with fruit (and some sugar) included -- for best results, DON'T stir, just take a little yogurt, and a little fruit with each bite. These single serving containers are very convenient and come in really cool flavors, such as pomegranate and cherry. Available at Costco.
SHARE IF YOU DARE! How have you added plain yogurt into your diet? How do you sneak other healthy foods into more familiar ones to help your family get the nutrients they need?
