I used to hate yogurt. I thought it was boring and unsatisfying. Things changed a few years ago when I found Fage (aka Total) Greek yogurt. I became obsessed with it. I have at least one a day - usually two. I  prefer the 2% vs. the nonfat. I will go from store to store to find this product. Often times, it is sold out in my local supermarket. So I’ll head to the nearest Korean deli where I’ll will grab 5, 6 or 7 containers - not even blinking with the huge price markup.  

This week, it struck me that I am not alone in my obsession. I must have had 8 clients this week alone who eat this Fage at some point in the day. It is amazing how this  yogurt has become an obsession.

Some of you may be wondering what is so different about Fage yogurt. It has a richer, creamier taste, is higher in protein and lower in carbs than most other yogurts. There are many different types of Fage yogurts available. Most of them are plain flavored. If you like a sweeter taste, you may want to add a sweetener. I would recommend the 2% product (7 oz, 130 calories, 4 gm fat, 8 gm carbs and 17 gm protein) or the 0% fat (5.3 oz, 80 calories, 0 gm fat, 6 gm carbs, 13 gm protein). Some of the other products are a lot higher in calories and fat, and some have added fruit or honey. Check out the website for the nutritional content of the different yogurts.

Suggestions as how to incorporate Fage into your diet:
1. Add fruit and 1/2 cup cereal for a filling breakfast. Add a little sweetener if needed.
2. Great afternoon snack as it contains a lot of protein. This will help to prevent blood sugar high’s and low’s.
3. Good pre or post workout snack because it contains both carbs and protein. As I discussed in my earlier post on sports nutrition, carbs and protein are important both prior to and after exercise.
4. For a dessert, add fruit or a little unsweetened cocoa and a sweetener for a low cal version of chocolate mousse.
5. Use it in place of sour cream to make dips or add to a baked potato

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