Thursday, September 9, 2010

Food Review: FAGE 2% Yogurt

On their website FAGE states:
FAGE TOTAL Yogurt is 100% natural. It contains no added sweeteners, thickeners or preservatives. We do not use powder milk, powder cream or powder protein in FAGE, just raw milk, raw cream and live active cultures which come together for a naturally blissful taste experience. In line with our All Natural approach to yogurt making, our milk and cream supply comes from farmers who have pledged not to treat their cows with rBGH*. FAGE is an excellent source of protein due to its unique straining process. Vegetarians can eat FAGE TOTAL and is also suitable for diabetics, pregnant women and people on gluten-free diets. It can also be used to cook with in your favorite recipes since it will not separate in high heat.
FAGE Total Yogurt is a good choice for those who are watching their weight. Skimmed yogurt contains approximately 38 calories, as opposed to an egg with 80 calories, 132 calories for a medium apple, 100 for a boiled potato, 230 for a portion of grilled chicken, and 126 for 100g of tuna in water. While plain yogurt and milk have the same nutritional value and the same number of calories, yogurt is more filling. In addition, yogurt can replace foods such as fresh cream, mayonnaise and sour cream, that have a much higher number of calories, thus making it easier to control weight.
And I believe them.  It's that good.  I like the 2% Honey the best!  I've tried the Peach one and normally I LOVE peach yogurt, but it wasn't as exciting.

I learned something new today.  Instead of trying to stick my spoon in the lil' cup of honey and add to the yogurt, this picture i found today, let's me know there's another option. =)

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