I am not a yogurt person!

I have bought some fat free Chobani & FAGE brands and can’t seem to eat more than a spoonful, taste is too bitter. So I am curious as to how you all incorporate your Greek yogurt into your meals. I am 6 weeks post up and starting to incorporate new textures.

any suggestions.

4 hours ago, AshAsh1 said:

22 hours ago, macadamia said:

Which salsa are you using? Does the Tomato acidity bother you at all? I've been told that tomatoes are a common food not tolerated after VSG.

I never thought of mixing in tuna with greek yogurt. I'll have to try that too... Thanks!

I had RNY and eat tomatoes all the time. Never have bad a problem.

Thanks!

BTW, I was born and raised in Peoria, IL, although I currently live in Idaho.

Just now, macadamia said:

Thanks!

BTW, I was born and raised in Peoria, IL, although I currently live in Idaho.

nice, that's where I live now

No way! really?

My mother and youngest brother and his family still live in Peoria.

Just now, macadamia said:

No way! really?

My mother and youngest brother and his family still live in Peoria.

Yes way, I was born in Peoria and lived in Pekin until I was about 10 years old. Moved to Chicago and spent my teenage and college years in that area. Moved back to Peoria after college, met my husband, so on so forth. I've been back for the last 8 years.

Just now, AshAsh1 said:

Yes way, I was born in Peoria and lived in Pekin until I was about 10 years old. Moved to Chicago and spent my teenage and college years in that area. Moved back to Peoria after college, met my husband, so on so forth. I've been back for the last 8 years.

I lived in Peoria Heights until I was 18, went to college for a year at ISU, then joined the US Navy. I've lived all over the country and even spent some time living in Germany.

I just looked at your progress photos on your profile! Awesome!

8 minutes ago, macadamia said:

I lived in Peoria Heights until I was 18, went to college for a year at ISU, then joined the US Navy. I've lived all over the country and even spent some time living in Germany.

I just looked at your progress photos on your profile! Awesome!

Thank you! Sounds like a heck of a life... thank you for your service!

Just now, AshAsh1 said:

Thank you! Sounds like a heck of a life... thank you for your service!

Thank you.

On 7/5/2018 at 7:48 PM, AshAsh1 said:

I use it to make veggie dip. Sometimes you’ve just got to get creative!

Ash, do you just use straight greek yogurt and dip mix? I tried it based on your suggestion on another thread. It was a bit too intensely yogurt-y for me. Any tips?

Just now, sillykitty said:

Ash, do you just use straight greek yogurt and dip mix? I tried it based on your suggestion on another thread. It was a bit too intensely yogurt-y for me. Any tips?

I do, I only use the plain Chobani... I don't know if that will make a difference. Also, I have to leave it to "absorb" the seasoning overnight, otherwise it does taste sour.

2 minutes ago, sillykitty said:

Ash, do you just use straight greek yogurt and dip mix? I tried it based on your suggestion on another thread. It was a bit too intensely yogurt-y for me. Any tips?

Also, are you using the "dip" mix from hidden valley? make sure you only use 16 oz of yogurt per packet.

Just now, AshAsh1 said:

Also, are you using the "dip" mix from hidden valley? make sure you only use 16 oz of yogurt per packet.

The mix was a store brand I had used in the past, and made with only 1 cup, so I got that right. I wonder if my yogurt is more intense than Chobani. I used Trader Joe's Greek Yogurt, Non-fat, Plain. It has a few less calories and a little less protein, I can't imagine they would taste that different though. Or maybe it was the mix ...

6 minutes ago, sillykitty said:

The mix was a store brand I had used in the past, and made with only 1 cup, so I got that right. I wonder if my yogurt is more intense than Chobani. I used Trader Joe's Greek Yogurt, Non-fat, Plain. It has a few less calories and a little less Protein, I can't imagine they would taste that different though. Or maybe it was the mix ...

its hard to tell. The hidden valley brand is really strong, and it may mask that taste. it could also be the yogurt, because I bought a generic from Aldi one time, and I didn't care for the aftertaste.

2 minutes ago, AshAsh1 said:

its hard to tell. The hidden valley brand is really strong, and it may mask that taste. it could also be the yogurt, because I bought a generic from Aldi one time, and I didn't care for the aftertaste.

I have some Hidden Valley Ranch, I'll give that a shot and see!

16 minutes ago, sillykitty said:

I have some Hidden Valley Ranch, I'll give that a shot and see!

just be sure to use the "dip" mix, I can't vouch for the salad dressing seasoning.

2 minutes ago, AshAsh1 said:

just be sure to use the "dip" mix, I can't vouch for the Salad Dressing seasoning.

Good call out, I have one of each, so I'll definitely use the dip mix