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In reply to the discussion: Yogurts can now make limited claim that they lower type 2 diabetes risk, FDA says [View all]NickB79
(20,295 posts)39. Gonna make a chicken tikka masala tonight
A big spoonful of plain Greek yogurt on top is delicious and adds lots of protein.
Same with on baked potatoes instead of sour cream, or replacing half the mayo for tuna sandwiches. Greek yogurt and cottage cheese, blended up, makes a kickass cheesecake substitute that's way healthier for you.
Even the sweetened varieties are ok in moderation if you treat them like desserts, replacing a bowl of ice cream. I like the Chobani Flips that have a crumbly topping.
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Yogurts can now make limited claim that they lower type 2 diabetes risk, FDA says [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Mar 2024
OP
If you have an instapot with a yogurt setting it is easy, takes most of a day to make but most of that time it is just
R Merm
Mar 2024
#30
"Who know damn well that yogurt with added sugar is not good for blood sugar levels."
BumRushDaShow
Mar 2024
#3
I think the highly adulterated brands should not be allowed to call themselves "Yogurt"
DBoon
Mar 2024
#4
Back then it was tricky to find a plain yogurt with active cultures to use as a "starter"
BumRushDaShow
Mar 2024
#29
Absolutely true. The question is will this "may lower risk statement" FDA's approving be
KPN
Mar 2024
#44
I have made my own yogurt 2x weekly for the past ten years. THAT is what they are referring to
hlthe2b
Mar 2024
#6
and, they are mixed in with the real yoghurts. You really have to read the label to know the contents of the "yogurt"
CTyankee
Mar 2024
#37
I use plain low-fat yogurt. I heard that Greek yogurt was better so I decided to try some.
BluesRunTheGame
Mar 2024
#20