Yogurt options pre-op

[BlessedMomma 4]

I'm allowed to have yogurt during my preop diet. The nutritionist recommended Greek yogurt, I purchased it but can not stomach the taste! Did anyone eat regular low fat yogurt? If so what brand?

[Newme17 3,444]

I don't like it either, due to the texture, but I did like the triple oikos Greek yogurt, by Dannon maybe??, ok. It was better than any others, if you stick with Greek

Edited May 4, 2017 by Newme17

[orionburn 1,023]

I used to hate Greek but have come to love it now. The Oikos Triple Zeros are really good. Chobani makes some great ones as well. You may want to consider some of the Greek whipped yogurts. Dannon has one that is only 80 calories (they call it their Light & Fit Greek Mousse).

[JT2002TJ 170]

I didn't like Greek yogurt either, until I did what my support group suggested. I got plain Greek yogurt with the lowest sugar content, also got sugar free Jam. I mix a spoon full of the jam into the yogurt, then I add a spoon or two of splenda (it wasn't sweet enough for me with just the jam). Once mixed, it taste like any other non-Greek (regular) yogurt. Very low in carbs, because you minimize the sugar.

My group also suggested another Greek yogurt flavor by also getting plain and adding a spoon full of creamy low sugar Peanut Butter. It adds Protein and also limits the sugar. Also, if it isn't sweet enough you can add splenda.

At work, and at home I keep a the big baking bag of splenda (store the splenda in a tupperware container).

EDIT: The added sweetness masks the tart associated with Greek yogurt.

Edited May 4, 2017 by JT2002TJ

[Diana_in_Philly 1,426]

I love the Oikos Triple Zero - 15 grams of Protein and 120 calories.

[MarinaGirl 608]

I love Fage plain Greek yogurt - 20g of protein!

[klingie84 91]

I didn't like Greek yogurt either, until I did what my support group suggested. I got plain Greek yogurt with the lowest sugar content, also got sugar free Jam. I mix a spoon full of the jam into the yogurt, then I add a spoon or two of splenda (it wasn't sweet enough for me with just the jam). Once mixed, it taste like any other non-Greek (regular) yogurt. Very low in carbs, because you minimize the sugar.
My group also suggested another Greek yogurt flavor by also getting plain and adding a spoon full of creamy low sugar Peanut Butter. It adds Protein and also limits the sugar. Also, if it isn't sweet enough you can add splenda.
At work, and at home I keep a the big baking bag of splenda (store the splenda in a tupperware container).

EDIT: The added sweetness masks the tart associated with Greek yogurt.

Thanks for this idea bc I HATE Greek yogurt but u can't beat the protein!! Made this gal happy today lol

[JenSev 57]

If it is because the texture is too thick, you can add just a bit of Water and stir it well. It turns out to be just like regular yogurt consistency.

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[MelShea 10]

I don't like chunky fruit or slimey fruit in my yogurts so greek has been hard for me. So far the only one I like is the Yoplait 100 calorie Protein greek yogurt. That's going to get boring fast.

[JT2002TJ 170]

21 hours ago, MelShea said:

I don't like chunky fruit or slimey fruit in my yogurts so greek has been hard for me. So far the only one I like is the Yoplait 100 calorie Protein greek yogurt. That's going to get boring fast.

Have you tried what I suggested? sugar free Jam, and Splenda?

[jillybeanRN 76]

I hated every Greek yogurt I tried until I had the Oikos triple zero. While it isn't my favorite thing ever, I actually like the taste. Sometimes I'll add a spoon of pb fit to the banana yogurt. While I'd obviously rather have pizza, for the amount of health benefits and Protein from eating the yogurt, I can deal!

[Simply_Divine 32]

On 5/4/2017 at 6:31 AM, BlessedMomma said:

I'm allowed to have yogurt during my preop diet. The nutritionist recommended Greek yogurt, I purchased it but can not stomach the taste! Did anyone eat regular low fat yogurt? If so what brand?

I don't like Greek yogurt either, it's too tangy for me. I like the ones with fruit. Dannon is my favorite, but I know I've got to try something with less sugar.

[Simply_Divine 32]

On 5/4/2017 at 7:33 AM, JT2002TJ said:

I didn't like Greek yogurt either, until I did what my support group suggested. I got plain Greek yogurt with the lowest sugar content, also got sugar free Jam. I mix a spoon full of the jam into the yogurt, then I add a spoon or two of splenda (it wasn't sweet enough for me with just the jam). Once mixed, it taste like any other non-Greek (regular) yogurt. Very low in carbs, because you minimize the sugar.

My group also suggested another Greek yogurt flavor by also getting plain and adding a spoon full of creamy low sugar Peanut Butter. It adds Protein and also limits the sugar. Also, if it isn't sweet enough you can add splenda.

At work, and at home I keep a the big baking bag of splenda (store the splenda in a tupperware container).

EDIT: The added sweetness masks the tart associated with Greek yogurt.

I may actually have to try this because I HATE Greek yogurt! I don't like the texture & it's a bit too tangy, but the idea of the jam and Splenda May just work for me.

[Dabearo 118]

I like siggi brand. It's not Greek, it's skyr. High Protein, few ingredients. Real food. One trick I use is putting half a small pack crystal light in the cup of yogurt. Small pack you would use to put in a water bottle. You can make Water ever flavor yogurt you want.

[nomorefattypatty 329]

I learned from early on with my nut doctor that learning how to rehab my diet meant tasting food not add more sugar diet or otherwise. I don't crave very sugary drinks. I've been able to add just a half of a packet of stevia into my Protein iced tea otherwise its too sweet. If you don't like Greek yogurt try a lowfat yogurt and add a scoop of unflavored protein to it. It adds your protein and you get the yogurt you really like, I tried it and loved it. I have used stevia sparingly because if I don't get the sugary cravings under control I will never eat properly. All white stuff has to go, sugar, bread, Pasta and potatoes. If I have any pasta its only a half cup, if I want a potato I split one with my mom, I just try to eat the meat when I'm craving Italian bread with sausage and peppers sandwich I only eat the sausage and peppers and omit the bread. It doesn't make my mom very happy about any of this because she has an insane need, as an Italian mother to want her kids to eat pasta and eat it well. I believe that the hardest part of this journey for me was letting her adjust to the fact that I am not going to be able to eat the way I used to.She's getting better at it. We've never been big on too much sugar, they don't want you to eat sugar of any kind or choose low fat low sugar foods and adjust to it because its gonna help in the long run.

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