Have you looked at the nutrition label on your yogurt lately? Some brands of yogurt have more sugar than a Coke.
This is why I always recommend plain Greek yogurt to my clients. Now, plain Greek yogurt can be a little um, plain. Particularly if your taste buds are used to the sweetened stuff. But have no fear – simply add a few drops of stevia and a fun topping or two and you’ll forget all about your blended Strawberry Cheesecake Yogurt with granola.
Lactose in milk and yogurt is actually a sugar, so all products will contain some naturally-occurring sugar. For example, plain Fage 2% Greek yogurt has no added sugar, yet a 7-ounce container has about 8 grams of naturally-occurring sugar in the form of lactose. Compare that to Yoplait Key Lime 2X Protein Greek Yogurt, which has 20g in a 6-ounce container.
Using fresh fruit, nuts and seeds not only cuts down on sugar, but adds fiber and nutrients – resulting in a healthy, delicious and satisfying snack.
Below are a few of my favorite combinations to help jazz up that plain yogurt. It may take a little more effort than popping off the top, but it’s well worth it – and your body will thank you.
My sweet Hope, enjoying a post photo shoot treat.
