Because many supermarket options are just dessert in disguise.
Andwhat even is a probiotic?
What Makes a Yogurt Healthy?
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Here’s what to look for at the grocery store.
Read: none of the options should include a pod of grape jelly (whomp).
Look for yogurts with less than five grams of sugar per serving.
Fage
Packed with Protein
Another benefit of yogurt?
It’s a great source of protein.
So, if you’re eating yogurt for the protein boost, you may want to go for Greek.
Fage
Below are the best healthy yogurt brandsbothdairy and non-dairy optionsincludedaccording to Shapiro.
“I recommend going with the unsweetened varieties of Fage to avoid added sugars,” Shapiro says.
“A good option for individuals seeking a grass-fed dairy option with nutritional benefits,” says Durham.
Chobani
Coconut Cult Probiotic Coconut Yogurt
Delicious, tangy, and full of probiotics.
“This one is all whole-food ingredients based on coconut with a custom probiotic blend,” Shapiro says.
The serving size is only 3 grams of sugar per serving.
Siggi’s
It’s very versatile."
The custom blend of probiotics in Lavva provides 50 billion CFU per serving!
“Most plant-based yogurts do not contain significant amounts of protein,” Shapiro explains.
Target
Frequently Asked Questions
That depends on which health benefits are most important to you.
Both Greek yogurt and regular yogurt contain probiotics.
Greek yogurt has twice as much protein as traditional yogurt but less calcium.
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Health experts debate whether Greek or traditional yogurt contains more probiotics.
So whether you’re eating Greek yogurt or traditional, you are receiving health benefits.
How Much Sugar Is Too Much?
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Coconut Cult
Lavva
Siggi’s
