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Calorie Count: Fat-Free Greek Yogurt With Fruit

Leta Shy — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 04:30:58 PDT

What's not to love about Greek yogurt? Packed with calcium and protein, the rich snack is as great for breakfast as it is as a healthier stand-in for decadent desserts. While we've long been fans of nonfat flavored Chobani and Oikos yogurts, Greek yogurt specialist Fage also recently released its own line of fruit-filled, fat-free options.

Fage Total 0%, Chobani 0%, and Oikos 0% all contain zero grams of fat and saturated fat as well as real natural ingredients like honey or whole berries. But how does your favorite brand stack up with its similarly flavored competitors? Check out the table after the break!

Yogurt Breakdown

FitSugar — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 07:30:00 PDT

Yogurt is so healthy for us. It's a great source of calcium, protein, vitamin D, and live cultures that help with digestion. It's also good for your mouth, has been shown to lower BMI, and can help with bad breath. Not only that, but yogurt contains tyrosine, an amino acid that converts into the feel-good chemicals dopamine and adrenalin, which clear your mind when you're stressed, and can give you an energy boost. Who knew yogurt could be this beneficial?

There are so many different brands and kinds of yogurt out there. Want to see how they all compare? Then

read more Here's the nutritional info for one 6 ounce cup of strawberry yogurt unless otherwise specified. It's interesting to see that some yogurts are healthier than others.

Yogurt	Calories	Total Fat (g)	Cholesterol (g)	Sugars (g)	Protein (g)	Not-So Healthy Ingredients You Should Know About
Breyer's Light (8 oz)	110	1.5	5	10	8	Gelatin, aspartame, red 40, blue 1
Breyer's Creme Savers (8 oz)	240	3.5	15	36	7	Dried corn syrup, artificial cream flavor, gelatin, artificial color, red 40, blue 1
Breyer's Smart!	170	1.5	10	28	6	-
Brown Cow No Fat	130	0	0	24	7	-
Brown Cow Low Fat	150	2	5	25	6	-
Brown Cow Cream Top	180	6	20	27	5	-
Cabot Nonfat	130	0	5	19	8	-
Colombo Light (8 oz)	120	0	less than 5	15	7	Aspartame, high fructose corn syrup
Colombo Classic (8 oz)	230	2	15	42	7	high fructose corn syrup
Dannon All Natural (Vanilla)	150	2.5	10	25	7	-
Dannon Fruit on the Bottom	150	1.5	5	26	6	Fructose syrup, high fructose corn syrup
Dannon la Crème (4 oz)	140	5	15	18	5	Fructose syrup
Dannon Activia (4 oz)	110	2	5	17	4	Fructose syrup
Fage Total Classic (7 oz)	260	20	35	6	12	-
Horizon Organic Fat Free	180	0	5	33	9	-
Horizon Organic Lowfat	150	1.5	10	27	7	-
Liberte	160	4		12	12	-
Silk Soy	160	2		22	4	-
Stonyfield Farms Fat Free	140	0	0	26	7	-
Stonyfield Farms Low fat	130	1.5	5	22	6	-
Stonyfield Farms Whole Milk	190	6	25	24	6	-
Stonyfield Farms Oikos (Vanilla, 5.3 oz)	110	0	0	11	15	-
Stonyfield Farms O 'Soy	150	2	0	21	7	-
Wallaby Organic Nonfat	140	0	10	20	7	-
Wallaby Organic Lowfat	150	2.5	15	21	7	-
Whole Soy & Co.	160	3	0	21	6	-
Woodstock Water Buffalo Milk	174	9	22	19	5	-
Yoplait Light	100	0	less than 5	14	5	Aspartame, high fructose corn syrup, red #40
Yoplait Original	170	1.5	10	27	5	high fructose corn syrup
Yoplait Whips (4 oz)	140	2.5	10	21	5	high fructose corn syrup
Yoplait Thick & Creamy Custard Style (vanilla)	190	3.5	less than 5	28	7	high fructose corn syrup

Oikos Greek Style Yogurt from Stonyfield Farm

FitSugar — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 14:30:00 PDT

I love yogurt and I really love Greek style yogurt, since it is already strained so it is extra thick and creamy. I was stoked to hear that Stonyfield Farm is now making a Greek style yogurt. I was even more stoked when I tasted it. It is great!!!

Stonyfield Farm has partnered with a master yogurt maker from Greece, Mustafa Dogan to make their new Oikos Greek style yogurt. Let me tell you Mustafa knows his stuff. And, because the yogurt is made by Stonyfield Farm it is organic. Good for you and the planet.

Oikos yogurt is packed with protein - 16 grams per 6 oz. serving - and is naturally lower in carbs and sugars than regular yogurts. The yogurt contains 5 live and active cultures so it is chock full of good bacteria. If plain yogurt is not for you Oikos also makes a vanilla flavored yogurt, which contains a bit more sugar and calories as well. Personally I love eating the plain with fresh fruit and it great for making Tzatziki and dips.

Interested in seeing the nutritional breakdown, then

6 oz. container)	Calories	Total Fat (g)	Carbs (g)	Sugar (g)	Protein (g)
Plain	100	0	7	7	16
Vanilla	120	0	14	14	15

Nutritionally it is quite similar to Fage Total Greek style yogurt, the big difference is that it is made in the U.S. and is organic. Look for it in your local natural food store or in the natural food sections of select grocery stores nationwide. A 6 oz. single serving cup is priced just under $2.00.

Ways to Save on Health Food: Website Coupons

Jenny Sugar — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 01:55:27 PDT

Every time I step foot into my local health food store, I instantly drop at least $20. I feel good knowing the food I pick up is all natural, often organic, and fresh, but jeez - why does it have to be so expensive? If you're looking to save money on your favorite healthy brands, many companies post coupons on their websites you can print out. You may need to install a program, sign up for a newsletter, or answer a short survey, but if you're looking to save some dough, it's worth the time and effort. Here's a list of some pretty good deals that are available now. If these coupons have expired, click on the website's link anyway since companies are always updating their coupons.

Food Should Taste Good: Go to the top of the website where it says "Special Offers" and click on "coupons." Join their fan club by giving some simple info and get a coupon for $1 off a bag of chips. Expires: 8/31/11
Stonyfield Farms: Once you fill out a little form including your name, birthday, and email address, you'll come upon a whole page of coupons for all of Stoneyfield Farm products. Just click on the ones you want and print. I got a coupon for $.50 off two 5.3 ounce containers of Oikos Greek Yogurt and $.50 off a half gallon of Stonyfield Organic Milk (expires: 7/1/11).
Silk: Fill out a little form including your name, email address, and a few questions, and receive coupons. Today I printed out a coupon for $.75 off a half gallon of Silk. Expires: 7/20/11

For more coupons keep reading.

How Much That Protein Is Going to Cost You

Jenny Sugar — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 02:32:18 PDT

In a recent post, I mentioned that I always choose Greek yogurt over regular since the protein amount in the Greek variety is almost tripled. Yes, Greek yogurt is a little pricier, but I feel like I am getting more protein bang for my buck. This yogurt comparison inspired me to investigate other forms of protein and how their prices compare. I collated my findings in this handy chart, basing the food amount on how much you would need to reach five grams of protein. The prices come from my grocery bill; I live in Vermont, so prices may vary in your neck of the woods.

Food	Portion Size	Calories	Fat (g)	Protein (g)	Price
Cooked ground beef	3/4 oz.	35	1.3	5.5	$.37
Roasted chicken	2/3 oz.	28	.6	5.3	$.37
Salmon	4/5 oz.	47	2.8	5	$.70
Cheddar cheese	3/4 oz.	85	7	5.2	$.28

To see the rest of the list keep reading.