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A yogurt that has been gaining notoriety for its health benefits in the yogurt arena is Greek yogurt. More and more people are switching to this form of yogurt not only for its rich, creamy and smooth texture but also for the nutritional components it comes packed with. Greek yogurt is creamier than regular yogurt as the whey gets removed which also contains water, giving it the rich smooth texture. But that’s not the only reason it has become popular as power-packed snack and as a substitute for regular yogurt and here is why:

• Proteins: Greek yogurt has double the amount of protein as compared to plain yogurt. This is probably why it is a popular gym snack for men. It is also good for women watching their weight as it gives the feeling of feeling full and satisfied. An 8 ounce cup of Greek yogurt as proteins that equals a 3 ounce chicken cutlet! Proteins help to strengthen, repair, develop and build muscle mass. It also burns more calories and fats than carbohydrates and fats.
• Calcium: Greek yogurt is rich in calcium which is much needed for bone and teeth development and health as well as for the functioning of the heart and nerve. Calcium is lost every day through nails, hair, urine, sweat and feces. So it is vital that the lost calcium be replaced. Dietary intake of calcium is also important for women going through PMS. Calcium levels can vary from yogurt to yogurt so ensure you read the nutritional label for calcium levels.
• Immune System and Digestion: Greek yogurt has probiotics which keep the bacteria in your stomach healthy and helps to improve digestive conditions. Probiotics also boost the immune system. This is particularly helpful for lactose intolerance as the probiotics in the yogurt along with its calcium propert\
• ies, help to ease digestion of lactose as well as provides calcium. When choosing your Greek yogurt make sure you opt for ones that state ‘live and active cultures’ on the label.
  

Greek yogurt's nutrition properties and wholesome taste makes it a healthy and scrumptious snack. It is also great as comfort food without having you cheat on your diet because of its delicious taste, it also less likely to get you hungry soon but check the label for its sugar content before purchasing one. Here is a quick recipe to make a tasty and healthy Greek yogurt snack that you can make at home when hunger strikes:

1. Fruit and Honey Yogurt
2. 1 large cup of Greek Yogurt
3. 1 apple diced into small pieces
4. 1 orange segmented
5. 4 strawberries sliced
6. 2 tablespoons of assorted nuts
7. 1 tablespoon honey
8. Preparation
9. Mix the honey well in the cup of Greek yogurt and stir in all the fruits.
   

Here are some known nutritional facts about Greek yogurt

• Greek yogurt is much lower in sodium than regular yogurt.
• Low fat version of it has no cholesterol and no saturated fat.
• It has double the amount of proteins than its regular counterpart
• It is low in carbohydrates
• A 6 ounce cup of Greek yogurt has about 20 percent of the advised calcium intake

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