Our new favorite Greek yogurt!

I start most mornings with a Greek yogurt mixed with Fiber One and berries, so you can only imagine my excitement when I was flying to Greece. I was about to eat the real deal! While touring the Greek Islands on vacation, I had a chance to indulge in all the delicacies Greece has to offer. And the best part — the number on the scale didn’t go up. Greek cuisine is inherently healthy, incorporating fruits, vegetables, whole grains, seafood, and heart-healthy fats. But even though I feasted on shrimp bigger than my hand, sampled homemade jams flavored with fig or oregano, and snacked on packaged olives sold right next to the potato chips, enjoying my daily Greek yogurt while staring at the ocean was my favorite part by far.

Now that I’m back in the States, I find myself longing for my carefree, delicious days in Greece. Luckily, I’ve found the perfect antidote to my withdrawal: Greek God’s yogurt. Just one bite and I’m transported back to the beaches of Mykonos indulging in my morning breakfast.

Greek God’s non-fat plain yogurt is significantly thicker than yogurts commonly found in the U.S. It has the delicious creamy taste I crave without the extra fat. And, of course, it also has a balance of live and active cultures, which a number of scientific studies have shown promote digestive health and amp up your immune system. Wait, one other thing: One carton also contains a quarter of your daily calcium needs!

Get creative and try the yogurt in a dip, sauce, salad dressing, or a smoothie.  Otherwise, just eat it for breakfast and let your taste buds take you to the golden sand and crystal waters of Greece.

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Have you tried Greek Gods yogurt?  If so, report back and let us know what you think!

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Tuesday July 20, 2010 Mary wrote:

... I haven't tried this brand of Greek yogurt, but looking at the nutrition facts, it seems very low in protein (compared to other Greek yogurts). I'll be sticking with my current favs (Chobani or Oikos, both of which have around 15g of protein).

Tuesday July 20, 2010 Jane wrote:

... Oh yessss... the honey strawberry flavor is to die for...

Tuesday July 20, 2010 genny wrote:

... I la la la la love the fig I eat it as dessert bc it is very caloric and fattening but its sooo delish

Thursday July 22, 2010 Maureen wrote:

... Oh I wish I could like Greek yogurt - every time I've tried, I gag...it is so bitter and combined with the thickness...yuk. I grew up on vanilla low or non/fat yogurt with fresh raspberries, blueberries, strawberries. Any suggestions on how I can get this Greek yogurt down my throat?

Sunday July 25, 2010 kzolady wrote:

... I have not tried greek yogurt, but make my own by straining regular nonfat yogurt to about 1/2 the original amount. It is lucious and you can make it with whatever yogurt you like. If you stir in 2 drops of maple syrup, it makes a wonderful substitute for sourcream. It has a much better texture than nonfat sourcream. However if you add more than 2 drops of honey it is sort of nasty. This combination is also good on fruit.

Sunday July 25, 2010 teri wrote:

... ive tried them alland fage is the best

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