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Natural Yogurt
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Leadinglights
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It tastes much nicer, less acidic and nice and creamy, full fat Greek style from Aldi, Asda indeed most supermarkets are not expensive if you buy a 500ml or 1 litre pot.
is that the only difference as the one i eat i like a lot. happy to change if its better for me but if its just the taste im happy to stick to the one i like
Leadinglights
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If you like the one you get then just stick with it
rebrascora
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If you are following a low carb way of eating then the key thing is that it is a natural yoghurt without added sugars/flavours. If you like the one you currently get and it is only about 4-6g carbs per 100g then it will be fine. Learning to read nutritional information on products you buy is important with diabetes management, not the traffic light system on the front.
I buy the 1kg tub of creamy Greek style natural yoghurt from Lidl (the Aldi one is equally good) and it is thick and creamy and delicious and made with British milk, hence it is "Greek style" and not "authentic Greek yoghurt" which you will pay more for and it has more air miles, so not a good choice for your budget or the environment. I have bought the authentic one a couple of times when they haven't had the one I usually get in but it only comes in 500g tubs or individual pots as oppose to the kg tub I usually get and it doesn't taste any better in my opinion, maybe even not as good.
I buy the 1kg tub of creamy Greek style natural yoghurt from Lidl (the Aldi one is equally good) and it is thick and creamy and delicious and made with British milk, hence it is "Greek style" and not "authentic Greek yoghurt" which you will pay more for and it has more air miles, so not a good choice for your budget or the environment. I have bought the authentic one a couple of times when they haven't had the one I usually get in but it only comes in 500g tubs or individual pots as oppose to the kg tub I usually get and it doesn't taste any better in my opinion, maybe even not as good.
I’ve tried Greek yogurt and it’s just too sour. Years ago I had it on holiday in Greece with a drizzle of honey and its delicious but what can I add to sweeten it up slightly. I haven’t a sweet tooth just need something to take the sourness away. Any suggestions. I am having at the moment the Kvarg desserts which were recommended on here. They are really nice and creamy and low carb.
Leadinglights
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Are you getting the full fat Greek yoghurt as that is not at all sour but you could add blueberries, strawberries, raspberries. You could try the high protein yoghurts in various flavours which are also low carb and low fat.
goodybags
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for natural Greek yoghurt we buy this one in Lidl, can’t remember the exact price but it’s about £1.25- £1.50 maybe ? (for the big 1KG pot)
they also do it in individual sized pots, we tend to buy it when we get the offers through the Lidl app as both Mrs @goodybags and myself eat a fair bit of this delicious yoghurt, currently most days I’m eating eating it with fresh berries and fruit for breakfast, and served with salad or a dollop alongside a chilli con-carne
they also do it in individual sized pots, we tend to buy it when we get the offers through the Lidl app as both Mrs @goodybags and myself eat a fair bit of this delicious yoghurt, currently most days I’m eating eating it with fresh berries and fruit for breakfast, and served with salad or a dollop alongside a chilli con-carne
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Drummer
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The Lidl greek style is the least acid I have found - you could add some frozen berries either thawed and mashed or chopped still frozen to make an icecream substitute.
Martin.A
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Have you tried the Alpro one, which is non-dairy? It doesn't taste remotely sour.
I love this with a handful of walnuts
nonethewiser
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Don't mind the slight acidic or sour taste of natural yogurt, not fussed by brands so just buy what's cheapest.
No but I’ll give it a try. Suppose I was avoiding full fat but seeing I’m not eating cakes, pastries and cutting down on potatoes etc I need some fat as I’ve lost enough weight. I do eat the KVARG high protein desserts which are only 3 to 3.4 grams of carbs per 100 grams.
Yes Fage with blueberries is delicious. I add a sprinkle of keto muesli
When I go to my local city I buy M and S full fat yoghurt which I find delicious. If not going there I buy locally from Tesco lidl etc. I'm shopping just for me so sometimes swap convenience for price.
Coincidentally when I went in yesterday I saw they also sell it with vanilla. I like vanilla flavour so may try one next time.
Coincidentally when I went in yesterday I saw they also sell it with vanilla. I like vanilla flavour so may try one next time.
rebrascora
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You might want to check the nutritional labelling as vanilla flavoured may well have added sugar, it being a flavoured yoghurt rather than natural. Will likely have more additives too.
Martin.A
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It does, if it's M&S own brand - 8.6% sugar vs 3.9% for the plain version.
"Greek yoghurt" is 100% a marketing thing ie the Greeks got there first but it's something that's eaten all over the middle east. Iranians & Turks don't call it Greek yoghurt! A more "truthful"??description would be 'Strained Yoghurt'
Yes, you'd save a fortune by making it yourself I do. Tip a large pot of ordinary natural yoghurt into a muslin cloth put it in a collander under a large bowl then put it in the fridge. After about 12 hours you'll have Greek Style yoghurt ie a thick creamy strained yoghurt. Leave it another 12 hours and you'll have a lovely almost cheese like Labneh. Don't throw out the strained liquid from the yoghurt it's called Whey and is super duper heathly not to mention tasty!
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