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7 Different Types of Yogurt

6/7/2018

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Yogurt can provide you with calcium for bone health, probiotics for gut health, and protein to keep you strong and lean. It’s become very popular and the varieties available now are staggering. If you’ve been eating the same type every morning for a year, it might be time to switch it up. Here’s a quick look at the different kinds of yogurt you may run across at the grocery store. As always, read the ingredients list and be on the lookout for unnecessary added sugars when making your selection.

1) Traditional
The standard yogurt you probably got started on. Traditional yogurt (we used to just call it “yogurt” because that’s all there was) is unstrained and usually very smooth and creamy. It typically doesn’t contain as much protein as the strained varieties such as Greek, however.

2) Greek
Greek yogurt usually contains less sugar and carbs and up to twice the protein of traditional yogurt. It’s strained to remove most of its liquid and whey, which makes for a thicker and more dense yogurt with a tangy taste. Plain varieties can be used in cooking to make your own healthy sauces.

3) Viking/Icelandic
Icelandic yogurt, also called Skyr, is one of Greek’s biggest competitors as it contains the highest amount of protein per serving of any type of yogurt. This is accomplished by being strained 4 times, resulting in a very thick but high-quality product.

4) Australian
Falling between Greek and Traditional yogurts on thickness, the Australian style is unstrained and made with whole milk. Most varieties of Australian are sweetened with honey and higher in fat, so be sure to check calorie counts before making this your daily go-to.

5) Kefir
Kefir is a fermented yogurt drink that contains more probiotics than typical yogurts due to the long fermentation process. It can be made with milk from animal or plant sources and has a tart flavor and effervescent bubbliness that is very interesting.

6) Non-Dairy
Almond, coconut, or soy yogurts are all options if you’re dairy-free but still want yogurt in your life. Almond and coconut yogurts won’t typically have as much protein as Greek or Icelandic varieties however.

7) Lactose-Free
While still a dairy-based yogurt, lactose-free varieties have been treated so that the milk sugar (lactose) is broken down to help those who are lactose-intolerant avoid discomfort. The nutritional value and texture of lactose-free yogurt is very similar to traditional yogurt.

SOURCES
Which Type of Yogurt Is Best? The Pros & Cons of 13 Different Kinds
https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/1011102-type-yogurt-you-pros-cons-13-different-kinds/#slide=1

The 10 Types of Yogurt You Need to Know About
https://www.eatthis.com/yogurt/

Do You Know the 7 Different Types of Yogurt?
http://www.wideopeneats.com/every-single-type-of-yogurt/

Vanilla Almond Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative
https://silk.com/products/vanilla-almond-dairy-free-yogurt-alternative

Plain 5.3oz. & 24oz.
http://sodeliciousdairyfree.com/products/cultured-coconut-milk/plain-cultured-coconut-milk












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    Amanda is a mother of three (10, 7, and 5) and has been married for 14 years.   My weight loss journey started July 17, 2008, one day after my daughter's first birthday.  Tipping the scales at 235 pounds at 5'3, being an over weight, over tired, out of shape role model no longer appealed to me and I knew it was time for a change.   Three pregnancies later, I had lost a total of 105 pounds.  I had run 2 marathons and dozens of half marathons.  Something was missing.  I was thin, but I wasn't fit.  I wasn't healthy.  I could feel it in my insides.  I was 136 pounds and a size 8.  Something didn't add up.   I got my certification in personal training, nutrition, weight management, and dove into supplementation and whole foods.  90 days later, I gained 10 pounds and lost two pants sizes (8 to a 4). 
     
    Continuing on this path, all of my clients wanted to know how I was doing it.  I always dreamed of creating a business that truly added value to people and improved their health.  My husband, Grant, and I decided it was time to take that leap.

    December 9, 2016, Simply Prepped Meals was born.  Based around the mission of providing whole food based nutrition to people's doorsteps, we set out to create a new idea that fast food didn't have to be expensive or bad for you.   Six months later, we built our permanent location in Cynthiana, IN.  Then, January 2, 2018, we entered into a partnership with the YMCA of Southern Indiana to continue spreading the word of meal prep and eating with purpose. 

    Amanda coaches individually as well as continues to drive their business.  Any questions about personal coaching can be directed to her at amanda@simplypreppedmeals.com

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