People have been making—and eating—it for at least 4,500 years. Benefit vs. calories!

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<p>That’s good news. I did not see the non fat yogurt, so I will be looking for this one next time I visit the supermarket (I would like to economize that 45 calories too). </p>

<p>It is amazing that many of the yogurts the supermarket carries had so many calories. I wonder if people are paying attention to that detail…</p>

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<p>Yes, many of the low fat yogurts have more than 100 calories…but dairy has a tendency to fill you up so you feel more satisfied than if you ate 100 calories of something else. I too love plain non fat yogurt, the Fage Greek is wonderful and i add a teaspoon of no added sugar fruit spread. yum!</p>

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<p>This is my favorite. You can get it at Wegmans and Whole Foods:
[Welcome</a> to siggi’s, Icelandic style skyr strained non-fat yogurt](<a href=“http://skyr.com/]Welcome”>http://skyr.com/)</p>

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<p>ACAI flavor - interesting. I really want to become a fan of yogurts. </p>

<p>So far 45 calories has been the lowest number. Anyone with fewer calories?</p>

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<p>Dannon nonfat plain yogurt works for us, but we’re not into fancy gourmet products. You have to remember that yogurt gives you protein and other nutrients- good calories, not “empty” ones.</p>

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<p>My favorite way to eat it is plain non-fat with diced apples (braeburn, fuji, or other high flavored type, skin on), 6 to 10 raw almonds (chopped) and some cinnamon. I buy the yogurt by the quart at Trader Joe’s.</p>

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<p>Trader Joe stopped producing their single serve plain non-fat yogurt. When I asked why, was told not enough demand.
I grew up on home made plain yogurt and soured milk. Sweetened yogurt just tastes wrong to me.</p>

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<p>Greek yogurt is not “better” for you -in fact, the whole mile Greek yogurt can be worse. Some people just like the taste and texture better. The only difference is the whey is strained out of the yogurt making for a more dense. less sour and creamier product. Greek yogurt - unless it’s non-fat or low fat may be much higher in milkfat (Saturated fat) than regular yogurt.
Any yogurt is good for you - the most important thing is to watch out for sugar added.
I love the ads that call Greek yogurt a health food, full of protein and probiotics. Regular yogurt is also a health food full of protein and probiotics.
My favorite yogurt is Stonyfield Farms.</p>

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<p>Any lower, and you are buying overpriced yogurt-flavored water with almost no nutritional value :)</p>

<p>JustAMom - Stonyfield Farms is good.</p>

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<p>^^^What size serving is that, anyway? It must only be a half-cup (4 oz.), since skim milk is about 80 calories per cup. The Dannon serving size is 8 oz., so if you are really worried about calories, you need to pay attention to the serving size.</p>

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<p>I don’t really understand OP’s concern. No food in and of itself is “too many” calories. You need to put yogurt in the context of your overall daily caloric intake. What else are you eating? Is a container of yogurt a snack or a meal? Is your major concern fat (go with low-fat or no-fat) or sugar (add fruit to plain)? I often eat a container of 2% Fage with fruit or honey as my lunch–delicious, lots of calcium, and it fits perfectly well into my overall daily diet. But if you are seeking a zero calorie option, of course yogurt isn’t it.</p>

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<p>midmo, exactly! I assumed we were talking about a 4-6 oz. cup (typical yogurt container size).</p>

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<p>Correct 4 oz containers: Dannon Vanilla Cream-Diabetic Friendly (cultured dairy snack): Light Fit-Vanilla Cream Carb & sugar control. It is a four pack-4oz, 3g carbs, 0 added sugar, 45 calories, total fat1.5-2%, saturated fat 1g-5%, trans fat 0, cholesterol 10mg-3%, sodium 25mg-1%, potassium 75mg-2%, Sugars2g-0%, protein 5g-10%, calcium 15%, vitamin b12-8%, phosphorus-10%, Riboflavib-8%!!! 85%. Label indicates “less sugar than regular lowfat yogurt”</p>

<p>I’m happy with the flavor, followed your suggestions of adding some kind of fruit. I added strawberries and I’m loving it. </p>

<p>This could help me to stop eating french and italian bread. Great replacement!
Thanks for all the explanation about the fat vs non fat calories- so I should burn these calories faster…</p>

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<p>On reading labels first…</p>

<p>I like to try different flavors and brands of yogurt when I go to Whole Foods, and once I picked one up that was coconut-flavored. I ate it, and it was delicious – rich and creamy, and the best yogurt I’d ever had. I happened to glance at the back, and lo and behold, the first ingredient was cream. Guess that’s why. ;)</p>

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<p>molliebatmit: Thanks for the vision…it was a virtual treat.</p>

<p>I love coconut flavor… but that’s so fattening. Maybe eating anything with coconuts once a year is fine: Brownies with coconuts, cake with coconut flakes…</p>

<p>I cannot think in that now I need to concentrate in my low fat yogurt calories.</p>

<p>How many calories has the coconut flavor?</p>

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<p>This morning we were out of flavored yogurts so I gave my son (senior in HS) plain yogurt over a whole sectioned orange. He ate it without question. I had some myself…delicious! :)</p>

<p>My favorite can’t live without it flavor is still Dannon Coffee yogurt.</p>

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<p>So true, molliebatmit. Whenever anything tastes way better than it should, I always go back and check the label.</p>

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<p>I always by fat free Greek yogurt. The Greek yogurt has 3 times the amount of protein as other yogurt for virtually the same calories.</p>

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<p>Dieting people keep ruining my culinary choices when I go to the supermarket to try to get “full fat” yoghurt but NONE OF IT IS there. =(</p>

<p>Yeah that’s right – people have been making yoghurt for 4500 years, and for the past 4460 years it wasn’t to lose weight. They made it cuz it tasted good! I also would like the “full fat” version for all sorts of things besides eating in straight – such as using it as a substitute for cream in Asian cuisines, blending it with spicy curries, etc.</p>

<p>I don’t really get this anti-fat business. It might sound counterintuitive, but fat makes you feel full so you end actually end up consuming less calories. And not all calories are bioavailable either. For me the secret is just to eat a balanced diet, drink plenty of water.</p>

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<p>Thanks–just went downstairs to get my favorite:
Great Value (Walmart) Low Fat, Key Lime flavor. 160 calories–not bad for a dessert ;)</p>

<p>Many of the super low calorie and yummy flavor yogurts have artificial sweeteners, which I can’t stand.</p>

<p>We get full-fat plain at an Indian grocery.</p>