Yogurt

Greek Yogurt vs Sour Cream

Greek Yogurt vs Sour Cream

We have decided to do an article on Greek yogurt vs sour cream since the two are often compared.  Many people will substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream because their taste and texture are similar, but that depends on who you ask. One cup sour cream can be substituted for one cup Greek yogurt, which makes […]

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Sugar Free Greek Yogurt Brands

  Have you ever tried to find a sugar free Greek yogurt? Chances are you didn’t have any luck. All yogurt made from animal milk naturally has sugar known as lactose. While technically sugar free Greek yogurt brands do not exist because of the lactose, there are Greek yogurt options that only contain natural sugar from

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Benefits of Greek Yogurt

Great Source of Calcium: A serving of non-fat plain Greek yogurt (170 g/6 oz) has about 18% of your daily calcium requirement. Calcium is important because it helps us build strong bones when we are young and helps maintain that bone strength as we grow older. Additionally, calcium aids in muscle response and nerve function. Fragile or

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What is Bulgarian Yogurt?

Bulgarians have a very long history of making yogurt. In fact, they were said to have invented it thousands of years ago when they learned to ferment sheep’s milk using the warmth of their bodies. A bacteria responsible for the fermentation process, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, is thought to be responsible for the longevity of the Bulgarian people. Bulgarian yogurt

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Gluten-Free Yogurt: The Big List of Gluten-Free Yogurt

gluten-free yogurt brands

Is Yogurt Gluten-Free? The primary sources of gluten are wheat, barley, rye, and triticale. Plain yogurt is commonly made from milk and/or cream, and live active cultures. All of these ingredients are gluten-free. Although plain yogurt is almost always gluten-free, other types of yogurt with mix-ins or toppings may not be gluten free. Unfortunately, we

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