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03-01-2008, 02:30 AM
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Yogurt
I know Atkins induction does not list yogurt but can I have low carb yogurt like greek yogurt I have to have yogurt to live!! I really love it.
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03-01-2008, 07:11 AM
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Chrisinct
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I love Greek yogurt. Once you've had Greek, you'll never eat Dannon again! I buy Fage Total 0% plain. It's like eating pudding. I flavor it with splenda and vanilla or almond extract. Delicious!!! 
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03-01-2008, 07:35 AM
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Larry's Angel
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Originally Posted by 2muchbackend
I know Atkins induction does not list yogurt but can I have low carb yogurt like greek yogurt I have to have yogurt to live!! I really love it.
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Hi Carrie,
You are correct, yogurt is not permitted on Atkins Induction. However, that being said....you might want to read this,http://www.lowcarbluxury.com/yogurt.html
Personally, I feel yogurt is healthy and aids your body in digestion. You could be eating a lot worse things like maltitol-laden sugar-free candy, diet soda, etc., etc., etc. Its pretty much a YMMV (your mileage may vary) issue. It may "stall" you....but, the only way to find out is to try it.
I eat Fage greek yogurt....the total 5% (lowest carb count) and I've never experienced any problems. My special treat is to add a few frozen blueberries, a splash of DaVinci's syrup (I love the toasted hazelnut, the caramel or the english toffee flavors), a sprinkle of cinnamon & a few toasted chopped almonds on top. Delish!!!
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03-01-2008, 08:11 AM
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The low carb diet I follow actually recommends consuming yogurt, kefir, or buttermilk daily. Greek yogurt has fewer carbs than regular yogurt. Although few people know much about the diet I follow, it is known for its controversial counting of carbs in yogurt. They suggest in the book that you don't have to count all the carbs in these products but I don't believe that. (that's a whole other topic) Anyway, I have to drive out of my way to buy the Greek stuff but I do try to get it, othewise, Dannon or Stoneybrook farm Wholemilk plain and then make smoothies with protein powder, frozen berries, dannon syrup, or eat it with splenda, extracts, fruit and nuts as described above. Since I count all the carbs in my yogurt, I don't necessarily eat it everyday-although I'm allowed 50 grams/day. If you can get kefir (drinkable yogurt) it has fewer carbs and you can turn that into smoothies too. Giving up yogurt is certainly not required on low carb and as I said, it actually one of the recommended daily items on my particular plan.
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03-01-2008, 04:21 PM
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Yeah I'm a greek yogurt addict!!! Thanks for the replies.
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03-01-2008, 04:45 PM
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I"m jealous. I wish I liked yougurt!!!
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03-01-2008, 05:39 PM
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If you've never tried the greek stuff, you might want to buy one small container and give it a try. It is almost like eating mousse or something and you can fix it up with stuff you like-splenda, extract of your choosing, fruit (low carb of course), nuts, etc. It's not like any regular yogurt you have probably eaten before.
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03-01-2008, 06:12 PM
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I have never heard of Greek yogurt. Is it in the same section as regular yogurt? I'm going to have to try it out, I LOVE yogurt!
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03-01-2008, 06:24 PM
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Now I'm gonna try it. Thanks!
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03-01-2008, 08:46 PM
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Meeee too! I've never heard of "greek yogart"...but I do like pudding! Thanks. Joyce
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03-01-2008, 08:49 PM
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They don't sell it at Walmart. I have to drive to the health food store. If you have an upscale grocery store in your area they might have it too. Fage is the most common brand but I believe there are a couple others. Our health food store has a couple others.
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03-01-2008, 08:54 PM
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Larry's Angel
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Greek Yogurt has the mild taste & consistency of sour cream.
You can make your own greek yogurt, known as Yocheese. Its fairly easy and its much less costly.
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/yocheese.html
Last edited by JerseyGyrl; 03-01-2008 at 08:54 PM.
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03-01-2008, 09:02 PM
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Oh Lordy! I'm going to buy it rather than make it. I'm afraid I'll mess it up. My mother loves to remind me about the time I asked, her, "What happens to sour cream when it goes bad? Does it become good?" I think I will venture into the holy grail of health food (Whole Foods Market) tomorrow and give it a try. Of course there is the ever present danger that I walk in for greek yougurt and walk out with that and three other items having shelled out eighty bucks. Sheesh.
ox
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03-01-2008, 09:15 PM
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I have a yogurt cheese maker and I use it ALL the time. I bought it from amazon here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000064841
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03-01-2008, 09:16 PM
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Yes, I have heard that store referred to as "whole paycheck" LOL
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