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I can't stand greek yogurt
10-06-2010, 04:32 PM
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I can't stand greek yogurt
So I'd been eating non-greek yogurt, I eat it every day or my stomach hates me. So this week I decided to buy some greek yogurt and I think its just ghastly. I could barely force it down.
So my question is two-fold
1) Is there any way I can use greek yogurt that it doesn't taste so....greek yogurty (ie smoothies, etc) that people have tried and liked?
2) What is the best non-greek option?
I had such high hopes for it, but I just can't do it. I don't dislike much, but this I just can't stomach!
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10-06-2010, 04:41 PM
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I know, it's like sour tangy sour cream.....I can't stand the stuff either. I know it's supposed to be good for you, I've tried 4 different brands.....at least for me I haven't found a way I can handle it. The greek yogurt aftertaste is still there in a smoothie, although the brand does make a huge difference.
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10-06-2010, 05:22 PM
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Yeah...I can't eat it plain like some other folks can. I can only stand it if it's the flavored kind. Even then, I'd much rather have the fat free yoplait  I don't even know if that kind is allowed...but I eat it anyway.
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10-06-2010, 05:25 PM
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I use it like sour cream, in mexican dishes, stir a dollop into my homemade mushroom soup, use it on potatoes, etc. I know a lot of people say they use sweeteners like honey or splenda, but I'm fine using it the way I do!
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10-06-2010, 05:34 PM
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Now UC it! Now U don't!
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I love it. But anyway, try adding a packet or two of TRUVIA!
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10-06-2010, 05:51 PM
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For goodness sakes, no one told you to eat it as is. Do you just sit down to a bowl of sour cream? Mix it with fruit, preserves, add lemon or vanilla and a little sweetener. I like to put a teaspoon of cocoa, a little vanilla and a packet of sweetener in it. Or you could just by the flavored Greek Yogurt. The stuff you are eating is barely yogurt - look at the ingredients. It has half the portein and is thicken with chemicals.
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10-06-2010, 05:57 PM
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Several of us here on The Beach enjoy it with a drizzle of agave nectar and toasted nuts. Yum!
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10-06-2010, 06:01 PM
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Do you like Kefir? I don't like greek yogurt either.
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10-06-2010, 06:37 PM
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Call me Finki =)
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Sorry, new to SB and a little off subject. I saw that some are using agave. Is that ok, on all phases, or just 3. I would have guessed it would only be safe on phase 3.
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10-06-2010, 06:55 PM
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I can't eat it without a dash of Splenda.
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10-06-2010, 08:05 PM
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Splenda, vanilla and cinnamon. Right now I'm into putting pumpkin pie spices in it. On Phase II I add fruit to it. Microwaving an apple and mixing it in with cinnamon is fantastic!
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10-06-2010, 08:18 PM
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I like Greek yogurt
I enjoy Greek yogurt, but I can see your point. We always buy Stony Field Farms yogurt, both Greek and not. I can actually enjoy the non and low fat yogurts.
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10-06-2010, 10:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gelene
Sorry, new to SB and a little off subject. I saw that some are using agave. Is that ok, on all phases, or just 3. I would have guessed it would only be safe on phase 3.
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I think it's OK to use it on Phase 2; however, it is not a low-calorie food, so use it sparingly. Agave nectar's redeeming value is that it is low on the glycemic index and does not induce cravings.
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10-06-2010, 10:27 PM
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Someone on here posted that they mix the greek yogurt w/ 2 tablespoons of natural peanut butter and a couple of packets of Splenda. I tried that and it is YUMMY!!! I use it to dip my apples in. YUM!!!
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10-06-2010, 10:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cottagebythesea
I think it's OK to use it on Phase 2; however, it is not a low-calorie food, so use it sparingly. Agave nectar's redeeming value is that it is low on the glycemic index and does not induce cravings.
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When I use it I count the calories towards the 100 calorie daily sweet-treat limit.
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