Plain yogurt = *gag*... Help!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I have a ton of allergies and sensitivities. I eat plain greek yogurt because I don't like the fake sugar and artificial dyes in the fruit kind, and I am picky about the type of greek yogurt I buy. I only buy FAGE 0%. I have mixed Protein powder, my own fresh fruit, nuts, oatmeal and even nut butter with the yogurt. It's a great source of Protein.< /p>

However, if you do not like yogurt, don't eat it. I happen to like greek yogurt. I ate it before WLS and continue to do so post-op. Just find other ways to meet your protein requirements. This is a big enough adjustment without punishing ourselves by eating foods we don't like.

In fact here's a handy chart full of alternative protein sources.

Edited January 9, 2015 by BLERDgirl

[MamaTo3inNH 100]

I LOVE yogurt!!! Literally love. Any and all except plain. I buy plain in the summer and add berries. Sometimes I use plain yogurt mixed with veggie dip spices and make a healthy dip. I guess there are some sugar free flavored yogurts I am going to get those. I haven't bought anything besides Chobani in a few years so I'm out of the loop. It's just cost effective to buy a big jug of plain yogurt, that's why I asked what I can add

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Chobani is on my do not buy list because they use GMO's.

[Countrygrrl 450]

Chobani is on my do not buy list because they use GMO's.

Thanks for the info !

[Countrygrrl 450]

I don't know what faze your in but ranch dressing powder mix is great. Also I add to black bean purée. It's like sour cream. Also PB2 with Protein Powder frozen then blended is good. I hate it if not frozen first.. Textures freak me out. My friend makes frozen yogurt dots check Pinterest out too

[MamaTo3inNH 100]

I'm on pre op right now

[fat_free 463]

Cinnamon helps. I have added chocolate Protein powder too but hated the consistency so added some fat free milk to it and that helped

[Countrygrrl 450]

Oh pre op the making ranch dressing trick was awesome I just made raw veggies and dipped them. I so miss that right now

[reading mom 85]

I buy a tub of Greek yogurt thats about 2 cups and add one packet of crystal lite for the individual Water bottles and 2 packets of splenda. Then I eat small servings for a snack. One tub usually lasts me a week. It is less calories and carbs if you make it this way than buying flavored yogurts, and its easier to dish up a small serving that it was eating half a regular container. I try to eat some yogurt every day. I think it helps keep me regular. My go to flavor is the raspberry ice.

[DgotSleeved 103]

just buy vanilla yogurt. I have light n fit by dannon.. fat free greek and it's amazing. no chunks of fruit. or maybe you can put a tiny bit of honey to make it more palatable. but I'd def recommend the vanilla.

[MPL 9]

Try Torani sugar free syrups......0 sugar 0cals 0 carbs

Another vote for Torani-- I love white chocolate, coconut, and salt caramel. I flavor plain yogurt with vanilla extract, sweetener, and cinnamon. Also a little bit of OJ concentrate, vanilla and sweetener. Not SF but it takes so little to make a Creamsicle flavor. I am pre-surgery, though-- don't know if any of these will appeal post-surgery. Good luck!

[Janice1968 92]

Sf jelly is great mixed in with plain yogurt. Not sure if its OK for preop.

[MamaTo3inNH 100]

Sf jelly is great mixed in with plain yogurt. Not sure if its OK for preop.

It IS ok thanks to everyone who recommended it!!

[MamaTo3inNH 100]

Oh pre op the making ranch dressing trick was awesome I just made raw veggies and dipped them. I so miss that right now

No veggies for me

Have to keep on the same diet I will follow for 3-4 months post op

[Kindle 8,667]

I have always only eaten plain Greek Yogurt...the flavored ones always taste too sweet to me. I use Protein powder (vanilla, banana and cake batter are my favorites) or Torani syrups (English toffee, almond and pumpkin pie are great) to flavor it. This way I can control the sweetness.