Yoghurt Confusion

[Taffyboyslim]

I really don't like Greek yoghurt at all despite lots of attempts

If I am just using half a pot of the traditional fruit yoghurts ......strawberry , raspberry , cherry etc ....full fat I suppose you would call them ....are these OK to use on my low sugar , low carb granola , with milk ?

 

[rebrascora]

Look at the nutritional info and find the ones with the lowest carb content, if you really have to have flavoured yoghurt.

 

[Martin.A]

I really don't like Greek yoghurt at all despite lots of attempts

Which one are you having? I buy the Alpro one, which is non-diary, so it doesn't have the slightly sour tang of diary versions.

 

[Taffyboyslim]

Which one are you having? I buy the Alpro one, which is non-diary, so it doesn't have the slightly sour tang of diary versions.

Well if alpro is suitable that's the one I will be getting

 

[Taffyboyslim]

Look at the nutritional info and find the ones with the lowest carb content, if you really have to have flavoured yoghurt.

Isn't there a link to suitable yoghurt......indeed all sorts of food ....for us diabetics rather than having to do it ?

It's exhausting

 

[grovesy]

There is not unfortunately a one size fits all.

 

[Taffyboyslim]

I think the problem is its very possible to get utterly obsessed with all this so I am trying to get the basics right

It's incredibly complicated and very stressful

I just want basic advice

 

[Taffyboyslim]

Look at the nutritional info and find the ones with the lowest carb content, if you really have to have flavoured yoghurt.

I do have to have flavoured yoghurt or a diabetic healthy version of it

I can't eat Greek yoghurt , even the slightly flavoured stuff , I won't eat it

 

[Leadinglights]

I do have to have flavoured yoghurt or a diabetic healthy version of it

I can't eat Greek yoghurt , even the slightly flavoured stuff , I won't eat it

Unless you have gallons of the yoghurt then as long as you choose ones with the lower carb then you could make a few grams carb savings elsewhere to compensate. Yoghurts like Fruit Corners are higher carb than most because of the fruit puree.9

 

[Taffyboyslim]

Unless you have gallons of the yoghurt then as long as you choose ones with the lower carb then you could make a few grams carb savings elsewhere to compensate. Yoghurts like Fruit Corners are higher carb than most because of the fruit puree.9

Thanks

I hope that by making drastic cuts to my previously poor diet ......in my case fast food , takeaways etc .....and by sensible reduction of other stuff .....that I can avoid what I see as almost obsessive calorie counting type management of my condition

I really don't want to become completely controlled by all this

 

[Taffyboyslim]

Which one are you having? I buy the Alpro one, which is non-diary, so it doesn't have the slightly sour tang of diary versions.

Couldn't find alpro but my local waitrose has arla ?

 

[Taffyboyslim]

Whilst looking around the yoghurts saw those little fromage frais yoghurt set deserts for kids

They have lower carbs and lower sugar than most traditional flavoured yoghurt so I am going to compromise and use them

And one pot is half the size of most other yoghurt servings

 

[Drummer]

I do have to have flavoured yoghurt or a diabetic healthy version of it

I can't eat Greek yoghurt , even the slightly flavoured stuff , I won't eat it

I make a sugar free jelly with a small amount of hot water, plus some plain gelatine which needs to be put into cold water first. Once it has dissolved - it might need a bit more hot water to dissolve completely, I let it cool down a bit, add some sugar free cordial and then a pot of yoghurt and whisk it up, then pour in frozen berries and gently mix them in.
It usually sets in a few minutes, makes a lot of desserts, keeps well in the fridge and it tastes of fruit, not yoghurt.

 

[Taffyboyslim]

A jack of all trades !

Sounds lovely

 

[Jenty]

I think the problem is its very possible to get utterly obsessed with all this so I am trying to get the basics right

It's incredibly complicated and very stressful

I just want basic advice

I agree it is absolutely exhausting trying to get my head round it all. I'm sure we will be experts soon!

 

[Dragonheart]

Maybe have a look at some of the high protein yoghurts and consider mixing a little of these with the Greek yogurts to adds some flavour and dilute the sourness I assume is what you dislike. Dilute the ones yo7 like but are higher carb essentially. Check labels for the best compromises. Or add a little stevia/erythritol to the Greek stuff maybe, assuming sourness is the issue rather than texture.

Or find something other than yogurt for breakfast (?) …..

 

[snowball12]

Thanks

I hope that by making drastic cuts to my previously poor diet ......in my case fast food , takeaways etc .....and by sensible reduction of other stuff .....that I can avoid what I see as almost obsessive calorie counting type management of my condition

I really don't want to become completely controlled by all this

I feel for you. I now don't get any pleasure from food. It's the enemy. Just try 130g carbs per day as opposed to calorie counting! I find it a bit easier. I have oatibix for breakfast with soya milk ( only because I am lactose intolerant ) So you don't have to eat yoghurt and fruit which doesn't fill me up till lunchtime. Hope this helps