I've been eating Greek yogurt for so long

[M2G 1,836]

I have been eating greek yogurt since May 2010. My NUT recommended it and I switched.

Well, my girls still like my "old" yogurt which was Yoplait Light (the ones in the white and light blue containers, pretty sure they are top sellers for Yoplait because they sure do sink a lot of ad money into this particular yogurt...it's the one with all the "flavors" like pineapple upside-down cake, and boston creme pie, and lemon cream pie, key lime pie, etc.) So anyway, tonight my girls wanted yogurt and fresh strawberries for dessert. I split the container of vanilla into 2 small bowls, added fruit and then I licked the spoon from the yogurt container.

ICK.

Totally nasty disgusting stuff. It tasted sooooooo sweet, and so, well, chemical. I can't believe I used to eat that stuff.

Time to get my kids hooked on greek yogurt as well.

[Billy363627 15]

That is really great. I never have tried greek yougurt so I really don't know what it tastes like. Getting your girls hooked on healthy things is always a good way to go..

[Tiffykins 673]

I agree. Regular yogurt is just icky now. I stick with greek yogurt as well. If I want to add sweetness, I just add sugar free pudding powder, or sugar free syrups to sweeten it up. I still use it for all recipes that call for sour cream. I rarely buy sour cream anymore.

[ohmmm 0]

What are the brands of syrups that you use? I need to purchase some for my next phase!

Thanks

I agree. Regular yogurt is just icky now. I stick with greek yogurt as well. If I want to add sweetness, I just add sugar free pudding powder, or sugar free syrups to sweeten it up. I still use it for all recipes that call for sour cream. I rarely buy sour cream anymore.

[Tiffykins 673]

What are the brands of syrups that you use? I need to purchase some for my next phase!

Thanks

Davinci and Torani are the brands that seem to be most popular. You can find them at Sam's club. I think you can find them at other retailers.

[feedyoureye 3,087]

Have you noticed that most Yoplait products contain high fructose corn Syrup? Why do they do that!?

[M2G 1,836]

Cost Plus (World Market) used to sell Torani for CHEAP! Like $5 for a big bottle. I went in the other day and saw they are now $6.99, d*mmit!

OH well, I still use them. I put them in my yogurt and Decaf coffee mostly. Torani is made wtih Splenda.

[M2G 1,836]

Have you noticed that most Yoplait products contain high fructose corn Syrup? Why do they do that!?

I don't think it is just Yoplait, I know A LOT of yogurts use that. It is hard to find yogurt made with plain old sugar anymore. I think Moutain High is a brand that comes to mind that doesn't use the junk sweetners.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

BevMo! also sells the Torani SF syrups. They have all kinds of flavors, I have six at home right now - in case anyone has this retailer in their area.

I don't really eat yogurt, and I've had bottles of the Yoplait Light in my fridge. I feel bad because I don't want to eat them. They don't even taste that good to me anymore and not worth the calories and junk that its filled with. I've tried Greek Yogurt and didn't really care for it. It seemed chalky and that kind of texture always yucked me. It's worse now post surgery. I guess I just won't be eating yogurt ever anymore. I used to really like it a lot so it's just strange to me to not eat it anymore.

My tastes has changed a lot since surgery - I've noticed. I seem to like more fresh foods too, can't deal much with canned this or packaged that. I suppose that's not so much a bad thing!

Anyway, Greek Yogurt is MUCH better for you than Yoplait - that is true. Great idea on thinking of getting your daughters to switch over.

[Susanne 32]

I mix plain Greek with Cinnamon and Splenda - yum!

[feedyoureye 3,087]

BevMo! also sells the Torani SF syrups. They have all kinds of flavors, I have six at home right now - in case anyone has this retailer in their area.

I just went out and bought a bottle of white chocolate and a bottle of peach Torrani at Cost Plus....I found a bottle of SF terramisu and a bottle of pomegranate at Ross too...some off brand....

I have no Idea how they will taste, I will break them out later and see!

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

I just went out and bought a bottle of white chocolate and a bottle of peach Torrani at Cost Plus....I found a bottle of SF terramisu and a bottle of pomegranate at Ross too...some off brand....

I have no Idea how they will taste, I will break them out later and see!

Ohh pomegranate? Sounds delicious!!!

[Oregondaisy 2,020]

There is definitely a difference in the taste and texture of Greek yogurt too. Choboni's is so smooth and creamy.

Dannon is now making a greek yogurt which is not very good at all. The other two good brands are Oikos and Fage.

[Billy363627 15]

Hey does these Sf syrups taste good.. I got some hershey's sg Syrup and it really taste bad..

[M2G 1,836]

There is definitely a difference in the taste and texture of Greek yogurt too. Choboni's is so smooth and creamy.

Dannon is now making a greek yogurt which is not very good at all. The other two good brands are Oikos and Fage.

I have tried them all, (and I usually buy according to what is on sale) but my all time fav has to be the Fage. LOVE IT. I've even tried the Kroger brand, blech, totally disgusting and not worthy of me even adding my SF Syrup to.

I already have one kiddo liking the Fage, just need to work on kiddo #2 (aka the picky sister). It's going to be a crazy yogurt bill around here on grocery day once hubby gets sleeved in March!