Greek Yogurt Vs. Regular Yogurt: Which Is More Healthful?

Hi There,

Re your article, Fat. Be wary of Greek yogurt's fat content. In just 7 ounces, Fage's full-fat Greek yogurt packs 16 grams of saturated fat—or 80 percent of your total daily allowance if you're on a 2,000-calorie diet. (That's more than in three Snickers bars.) Dannon's regular full-fat yogurt has 5 grams of saturated fat in an 8-ounce serving. Saturated fat raises total and "bad" LDL cholesterol levels, increasing the risk for heart disease. Read nutrition labels carefully. If you're going Greek, stick to low-fat and fat-free versions.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with full fat yogurt or full fat coconut milk, all of your important organs, heart etc are surounded by fat to protect them,low fat milk (homegenised) or anything low fat is no good for you whatsoever, there is no goodness in them.

Your cholestrol in your body is regulated by your body, you might think low fat products lower cholestrol, you would be totally wrong, it anoys me that food manufacturers mislead the general public.

David McCall 10:01AM October 15, 2012

Eating saturated fat does NOT increase cholesterol of any kind. That is a myth that has been proven false time and again, yet remains in circulation because it perpetuates the myth that cholesterol is to be feared and drugged. Nonsense! Do your homework!

Jean Franklin of NY 4:25PM September 27, 2012

I would have to guess that making greek yogurt from raw milk is MUCH healthier than buying it from the store. Homogenized products are harder to digest and harder for your body to suck nutrients out of. Find a cow and make your own. Easiest stuff to make in the world.

brenda of KY 7:15PM September 03, 2012

I love Greek yogurt and use it in tons of different ways: http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2011/04/heads-up-fage-coupon.html

Michelle of CA 6:04AM August 27, 2012