Anonymous
Post 07/24/2014 17:01     Subject: I hate Greek yogurt
I find the full-fat Cabot yogurt to be gross and overpowering.
Anonymous
Post 07/24/2014 16:54     Subject: I hate Greek yogurt
Anonymous wrote:Fat-free "Greek" yogurt is the Snackwells of the new millenium - nothing but an overprocessed, overmarketed racket that is no better for you than a bag of yogurt-covered pretzels. Go get yourself some full-fat plain organic yogurt and enjoy yogurt again. You're welcome.



Yeah, but plain yogurt tastes awful. I mean, really bad.
Anonymous
Post 07/24/2014 16:52     Subject: I hate Greek yogurt
I prefer european style. Cant wait for this awful greek trend to run its course.
Anonymous
Post 07/24/2014 16:50     Subject: I hate Greek yogurt
Poster whose husband dislikes Greek yogurt here. When I say texture, I mean he finds it too thick. Nothing to do with brand. Might be OP's issue too.

I like Greek yogurt. 2% is yummy!
Anonymous
Post 07/24/2014 16:49     Subject: Re:I hate Greek yogurt
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Whoa, 10% fat seems like a lot. And no stirring? Do you just ignore the whey that's separated out?


It isn't separated. Maybe because the fattier yogurt keeps it incorporated? No idea! We smooth the top like you would for sour cream after dipping some out to keep the water from accumulating between servings.

We have switched to all full-fat dairy products in our house, and due to other changes in my diet (more whole foods, less filler foods, less bread, etc.), I've actually lost weight. Animal fat is not all bad like we've previously thought. Also, we don't eat a cup of the yogurt. More like a tablespoon or two on top of a bowl of chili or as a "dip" for berries or veggies. I actually never really cared for yogurt that much before switching to this, and I hypothesize that eating plain, full fat yogurt with fresh fruit is "healthier" than eating those cups of yogurt sweetened with high fructose corn syrup or artificial sweeteners. This yogurt only has 5 g of sugar which is less than a cup of milk.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/02/12/275376259/the-full-fat-paradox-whole-milk-may-keep-us-lean


I'm not sure which brand you are using, but many greek yogurts with "low sugar" are actually mislabled. Whole Foods 365 yogurt was the biggest culprit. It was on the news this morning. You'll have to google it.

http://www.wilx.com/home/headlines/Consumer-Report-Best-Greek-Yogurt-268356832.html

"Consumer Reports tested 6 samples and found that the Whole Foods yogurt averaged 11 grams of sugar—more than 5 times the label’s claim."
Anonymous
Post 07/24/2014 16:03     Subject: I hate Greek yogurt
Anonymous wrote:I don't think you're supposed to stir Greek yogurt. It changes the texture.

OP, if you can ever find the whole fat (10% fat, large blue container) Cabot plain Greek, OMG, it's delicious. I'm always looking for something to put that stuff on or in. I've seen it at Harris Teeter before but have only seen the reduced fat at Giant, etc. That is not a replacement. My toddler eats the stuff by the bowlful if I don't cut him off. The Cabot is not super tart, is very creamy, and goes great with both savory and sweet dishes.

Chobani is gross, Fage 2% is okay, Whole Foods is ok, I detest any yogurt that has the syrupy fruit or what have you on top or mixed in.


I like Fage, the strawberry Total full-fat Fage yogurt tastes like strawberry cheesecake. Yum!

But I had the full-fat Cabot yogurt once and that stuff is overpowering. It was incredibly intense, and I couldn't eat it. Too much for me.
Anonymous
Post 07/24/2014 15:39     Subject: Re:I hate Greek yogurt
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Whoa, 10% fat seems like a lot. And no stirring? Do you just ignore the whey that's separated out?


It isn't separated. Maybe because the fattier yogurt keeps it incorporated? No idea! We smooth the top like you would for sour cream after dipping some out to keep the water from accumulating between servings.

We have switched to all full-fat dairy products in our house, and due to other changes in my diet (more whole foods, less filler foods, less bread, etc.), I've actually lost weight. Animal fat is not all bad like we've previously thought. Also, we don't eat a cup of the yogurt. More like a tablespoon or two on top of a bowl of chili or as a "dip" for berries or veggies. I actually never really cared for yogurt that much before switching to this, and I hypothesize that eating plain, full fat yogurt with fresh fruit is "healthier" than eating those cups of yogurt sweetened with high fructose corn syrup or artificial sweeteners. This yogurt only has 5 g of sugar which is less than a cup of milk.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/02/12/275376259/the-full-fat-paradox-whole-milk-may-keep-us-lean


I'm not sure which brand you are using, but many greek yogurts with "low sugar" are actually mislabled. Whole Foods 365 yogurt was the biggest culprit. It was on the news this morning. You'll have to google it.


You're right about that. The Cabot 10% Greek I recommended above has 5 grams of sugar per cup (compared to I think 13g in a cup of milk). I read this article a few weeks ago and vowed to never stock our fridge with that crap anymore. We had gotten away from the Yoplaits and Chobani's anyway.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/26/yogurt-sugar-twinkie_n_5379590.html (Sadly one of my favorites, Stonyfield French Vanilla, has a ton of sugar, too!)
Anonymous
Post 07/24/2014 15:28     Subject: I hate Greek yogurt
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Fat-free "Greek" yogurt is the Snackwells of the new millenium - nothing but an overprocessed, overmarketed racket that is no better for you than a bag of yogurt-covered pretzels. Go get yourself some full-fat plain organic yogurt and enjoy yogurt again. You're welcome.




+1



+1 except that organic is also an overmarketed racket.



Pretty impossible to find full-fat nonorganic yogurt though!


Doesn't WF have full-fat Fage?
Anonymous
Post 07/24/2014 15:23     Subject: I hate Greek yogurt
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Fat-free "Greek" yogurt is the Snackwells of the new millenium - nothing but an overprocessed, overmarketed racket that is no better for you than a bag of yogurt-covered pretzels. Go get yourself some full-fat plain organic yogurt and enjoy yogurt again. You're welcome.




+1



+1 except that organic is also an overmarketed racket.



Pretty impossible to find full-fat nonorganic yogurt though!
Anonymous
Post 07/24/2014 15:14     Subject: I hate Greek yogurt
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Fat-free "Greek" yogurt is the Snackwells of the new millenium - nothing but an overprocessed, overmarketed racket that is no better for you than a bag of yogurt-covered pretzels. Go get yourself some full-fat plain organic yogurt and enjoy yogurt again. You're welcome.




+1



+1 except that organic is also an overmarketed racket.
Anonymous
Post 07/24/2014 15:13     Subject: I hate Greek yogurt
Anonymous wrote:Fat-free "Greek" yogurt is the Snackwells of the new millenium - nothing but an overprocessed, overmarketed racket that is no better for you than a bag of yogurt-covered pretzels. Go get yourself some full-fat plain organic yogurt and enjoy yogurt again. You're welcome.




+1

Anonymous
Post 07/24/2014 14:54     Subject: I hate Greek yogurt
Fat-free "Greek" yogurt is the Snackwells of the new millenium - nothing but an overprocessed, overmarketed racket that is no better for you than a bag of yogurt-covered pretzels. Go get yourself some full-fat plain organic yogurt and enjoy yogurt again. You're welcome.


Anonymous
Post 07/24/2014 14:51     Subject: Re:I hate Greek yogurt
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Whoa, 10% fat seems like a lot. And no stirring? Do you just ignore the whey that's separated out?


It isn't separated. Maybe because the fattier yogurt keeps it incorporated? No idea! We smooth the top like you would for sour cream after dipping some out to keep the water from accumulating between servings.

We have switched to all full-fat dairy products in our house, and due to other changes in my diet (more whole foods, less filler foods, less bread, etc.), I've actually lost weight. Animal fat is not all bad like we've previously thought. Also, we don't eat a cup of the yogurt. More like a tablespoon or two on top of a bowl of chili or as a "dip" for berries or veggies. I actually never really cared for yogurt that much before switching to this, and I hypothesize that eating plain, full fat yogurt with fresh fruit is "healthier" than eating those cups of yogurt sweetened with high fructose corn syrup or artificial sweeteners. This yogurt only has 5 g of sugar which is less than a cup of milk.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/02/12/275376259/the-full-fat-paradox-whole-milk-may-keep-us-lean


I'm not sure which brand you are using, but many greek yogurts with "low sugar" are actually mislabled. Whole Foods 365 yogurt was the biggest culprit. It was on the news this morning. You'll have to google it.
Anonymous
Post 07/24/2014 14:44     Subject: I hate Greek yogurt
Oikos Traditional in toasted coconut vanilla or orange cream. I PROMISE YOU WILL LIKE IT. Incredibly smooth and rich and none of the sharp tang Greek yogurt can have.
Anonymous
Post 07/24/2014 14:29     Subject: Re:I hate Greek yogurt
Anonymous wrote:Whoa, 10% fat seems like a lot. And no stirring? Do you just ignore the whey that's separated out?


It isn't separated. Maybe because the fattier yogurt keeps it incorporated? No idea! We smooth the top like you would for sour cream after dipping some out to keep the water from accumulating between servings.

We have switched to all full-fat dairy products in our house, and due to other changes in my diet (more whole foods, less filler foods, less bread, etc.), I've actually lost weight. Animal fat is not all bad like we've previously thought. Also, we don't eat a cup of the yogurt. More like a tablespoon or two on top of a bowl of chili or as a "dip" for berries or veggies. I actually never really cared for yogurt that much before switching to this, and I hypothesize that eating plain, full fat yogurt with fresh fruit is "healthier" than eating those cups of yogurt sweetened with high fructose corn syrup or artificial sweeteners. This yogurt only has 5 g of sugar which is less than a cup of milk.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/02/12/275376259/the-full-fat-paradox-whole-milk-may-keep-us-lean