I've read several posts where you all mention greek yogurt. Can someone give us the skinny on greek yogurt and why it is better than regular yogurt?

I'm glad you asked. I've wondered the same thing.

For me, the big win is that it has a thicker, creamier texture that I enjoy more. Greek yogurt has a little more protein in it as well. Overall though plain nonfat greek yogurt and plain nonfat yogurt kinda are pretty similar.

Had it for dinner (cant have solids yet). HELLOOOO 14g protein!

Who makes it, and can you get it in regular stores?

you can get it at price chopper, I like the blueberry and vanilla yum and yup it has 14g of protein it it mhm and it is more creamy

Who makes it, and can you get it in regular stores?

I can find the Fage Total 0% plain greek yogurt at the big grocery store by my house.

Make sure you get the nonfat or lowfat version. Also I'd suggest getting the plain (nonflavored) version because the vanilla flavored or the ones that have add-ins like honey or fruits have lots and lots of sugars/carbs. It's better to buy it plain and then mix in your own stuff.

Greek yogurt is more satisfying because of the fat content. it is very rich and creamy. obviously the fat content could be a problem. A l/f or n/f variety sounds great but I can't see how it would then ne any more satisfying than regular l/f yogurt.

Albertsons and Frys carry it.

I mix it with chocolate protein powder and it is like pudding.

You can usually get it in the natural foods section of larger grocery stores. I like the unflavored Fage yogurt the best. I add a little vanilla extract, a packet of Stevia, and add a little homemade trail mix. Usually a 1/2 container with trail mix is enough for me.

I agree with the poster who said get the unflavored. You can do so many more variations with it. Also the texture of greek yogurt is like sour cream. Some use it in place of sour cream in recipes.

ps. A year ago I wouldn't have even come close to buying greek yogurt. Now - I LOVE it!

Also, there is approx. 17 grams of protein in the unflavored Fage 2% yogurt. Great source!

i love fage and chobani greek yogurt. chobani makes more of an assortmant of non/low-fat flavors. trader joe's also sells it and has 20g of protein per serving.

personally, i was never a fan of yogurt but i've come to really love greek yogurt for it's creaminess

i bought the vanilla one and hate it. i got mine at publix

I live in NC and buy the Oikos and Chobani varieties at Harris Teeter and Lowes Foods. The texture is like sour cream and more satisfying. The vanilla or plain is the best because the fruit flavors have fruit on the bottom that are just too sugary for my tastes. I do not care for regular yogurt after the Greek style. The added protein is definitley a plus, too!:thumbup:

Like everyone has been saying, it has a consistency similar to sour cream. To me, it is less sweet (or fake sweet) than regular yogurts. I tried plain yogurt (not greek) and was convinced it had soured, had to have somebody else taste it and they said it was fine...i thought it was gross, I can eat plain greek yogurt without anything in it tho. Just tastes better to me.