One of the darlings of the shelves, Greek yogurt has fallen into the taste of the Brazilians, and nowadays it is possible to find a huge list of brands, flavors, and varieties. Besides this, it has gained space in the menu of those who are on a diet, since it offers proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.

Greek yogurt: What is it?

Traditionally, Greek yogurt is made by removing the whey - that is, the liquid left over after the milk has curdled. Thus, the end result is a more solid yogurt with less sugar, fewer carbohydrates, and more protein compared to regular yogurt. But, to ensure that you are eating real Greek yogurt, it is important to read the product label. That way, the ingredients can be read.main ingredients should be milk and probiotics Therefore, items such as whey, thickeners, modified corn starch, heavy cream, and gelatin should be avoided.

Greek yogurt nutrients

Besides the amazing taste, one serving of plain Greek yogurt contains 23 grams of slow-digesting protein. That is, what is essential to keep you satiated - even when you are cutting calories.

In addition, it is rich in vitamin B12 and probiotics (look for "live, active cultures" on its label.) Thus, natural Greek yogurt can also help keep you energized, prevent bloating, and ward off potentially weight-damaging inflammation.

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In addition, another benefit is its richness in calcium, essential for building strong muscles and helping vital organs function. One serving of Greek yogurt contains 18.7% of the daily recommendation of the mineral, and one serving of Greek yogurt may also contain up to 6.8% of the daily recommendation of potassium.balance the sodium levels in the body.

However, it is recommended that you consume it plain, without going through the preservation process and without adding any flavorings or colorings, because your first choice should always be plain Greek yogurt, but if you want to sweeten it slightly, opt for pieces of fresh fruit or a dash of honey. However, flavored Greek yogurt tends to contain a high amount of sugar, around 15 to25 grams per serving.

Check out the calorie ranking of the main brands:

Original Greek Lacfree, Verde Campo(90 g) - 35 kcal

5.4 g carbohydrate

5.6 g protein

0 g fat

38 mg sodium

135 mg calcium

Grego Zero, Itambé (90 g) - 37 kcal

5.2 g carbohydrate

4.3 g protein

0 g fat

61 mg sodium

104 mg calcium

Grego Zero Strawberry, Vigor (100 g) - 46 kcal

5.8 g carbohydrate

5.6 g protein

0 g fat

43 mg sodium

228 mg calcium

Light Grego Strawberry, Danone (100 g) - 80 kcal

11 g carbohydrate

5 g protein

1.9 g fat (1.3 g saturated)

59 mg sodium

160 mg calcium

Nestlé Grego Light with Mango Syrup (130 g) - 87 kcal

14 g carbohydrate

4.2 g protein

1.8 g fat (1 g saturated)

60 mg sodium

162 mg calcium

Grego Strawberry, Batavo (120 g) - 94 kcal

16 g carbohydrate

7.4 g protein

0 g fat

54 mg sodium

130 mg calcium

Activia Greek Vanilla, Danone (100 g) - 117 kcal

17 g carbohydrate

4.4 g protein

3.7 g fat (2.4 g saturated)

59 mg sodium

165 mg calcium

Yos Blueberry, Piá (125 g) - 205 kcal

24 g carbohydrate

5 g protein

9.6 g fat (5.5 g saturated)

54 mg sodium

133 mg calcium

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