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03-29-2011, 03:54 PM
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Three Reasons To Avoid Yoplait Greek Yogurt by the Snack Girl
Snack Girl really doesn't want to pick on General Mills (the owners of Yoplait), but I feel I must.
Their entrant into the Greek yogurt world "Yoplait Greek" promises twice the protein of leading yogurt, 0% fat, gluten-free, no artificial flavors, and no artificial sweeteners.
Right there, I should be giving them a medal because those are big steps for Yoplait. Their Greek yogurt also uses sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup.
So, why avoid it?
1. This isn't true Greek yogurt. How do I know that? Well, I am taking an educated guess from their ingredients list.
One of the ingredients is "milk protein concentrate"? I was informed by a customer service representative that it is strained from milk. But, the problem is that OTHER Greek yogurts such as Fage, Chobani, and Oikos the ENTIRE yogurt has been strained to get the consistency thicker.
Also, there is gelatin and locust bean gum in the ingredients list which are used as thickeners in food products. Yoplait is Greek STYLE yogurt - why is the word "style" missing from their packaging?
Stonyfield Farms (which produces Oikos) didn't have to use additives because they made a true Greek yogurt by straining the yogurt.
2. The sugar is a whopping 18 grams per serving! Oikos managed just 11 grams to make their yogurt. Yoplait has over 50% more sugar per serving. And if you are wondering if the Oikos isn't sweet enough - my 4 year old adored it!
3. It tastes terrible. So this reason is a bit subjective, but I tasted Oikos and Yoplait and there was really no comparison. The Yoplait tasted too sweet and wasn't as thick as the Oikos.
I paid $1.00 for Yoplait and $2.00 for the Oikos yogurt. And, right here, we have a problem because $2 for a single 5 ounce package of yogurt is a lot. But, Oikos is organic - made without the use of pesticides or petroleum based fertilizers AND it tastes so much better.
My suggestion is to spend more on your yogurt, support the green (and healthier) choice, and if it is too expensive - just eat less yogurt.
What do you guys think of Yoplait Greek Yogurt?
Missy
Snack Girl really doesn't want to pick on General Mills (the owners of Yoplait), but I feel I must.
Their entrant into the Greek yogurt world "Yoplait Greek" promises twice the protein of leading yogurt, 0% fat, gluten-free, no artificial flavors, and no artificial sweeteners.
Right there, I should be giving them a medal because those are big steps for Yoplait. Their Greek yogurt also uses sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup.
So, why avoid it?
1. This isn't true Greek yogurt. How do I know that? Well, I am taking an educated guess from their ingredients list.
One of the ingredients is "milk protein concentrate"? I was informed by a customer service representative that it is strained from milk. But, the problem is that OTHER Greek yogurts such as Fage, Chobani, and Oikos the ENTIRE yogurt has been strained to get the consistency thicker.
Also, there is gelatin and locust bean gum in the ingredients list which are used as thickeners in food products. Yoplait is Greek STYLE yogurt - why is the word "style" missing from their packaging?
Stonyfield Farms (which produces Oikos) didn't have to use additives because they made a true Greek yogurt by straining the yogurt.
2. The sugar is a whopping 18 grams per serving! Oikos managed just 11 grams to make their yogurt. Yoplait has over 50% more sugar per serving. And if you are wondering if the Oikos isn't sweet enough - my 4 year old adored it!
3. It tastes terrible. So this reason is a bit subjective, but I tasted Oikos and Yoplait and there was really no comparison. The Yoplait tasted too sweet and wasn't as thick as the Oikos.
I paid $1.00 for Yoplait and $2.00 for the Oikos yogurt. And, right here, we have a problem because $2 for a single 5 ounce package of yogurt is a lot. But, Oikos is organic - made without the use of pesticides or petroleum based fertilizers AND it tastes so much better.
My suggestion is to spend more on your yogurt, support the green (and healthier) choice, and if it is too expensive - just eat less yogurt.
What do you guys think of Yoplait Greek Yogurt?
Missy
03-29-2011, 03:58 PM
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Location: Rapid City, SD
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Hey guys!
I have dropped all the weight I had gained now. So big WHEW!!!
I have not lost the 30 pounds but I did lose the 15.
I have one month to lose the remaining 15-20 pounds.
I have been uber busy but I am still trying to keep up here.
You guys are awesome!!
Love ya!
Missy
I have dropped all the weight I had gained now. So big WHEW!!!
I have not lost the 30 pounds but I did lose the 15.
I have one month to lose the remaining 15-20 pounds.
I have been uber busy but I am still trying to keep up here.
You guys are awesome!!
Love ya!
Missy
03-29-2011, 05:19 PM
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I just realized tomorrow is the 30th I have t start next months thread..........grr!
Carrie I hate docotrs except for the fact that they saved Joyce's life if it wasn;t for that I have no use for them.
I spoke to Purplemem on the phone today. She has the cutest accent and was such a pleasure. {{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}
Carrie I hate docotrs except for the fact that they saved Joyce's life if it wasn;t for that I have no use for them.
I spoke to Purplemem on the phone today. She has the cutest accent and was such a pleasure. {{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}
03-29-2011, 05:21 PM
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Missy,
Congratulations! I am really proud of you.
Carrie,
That was good news. I can't tell you how many times I've been diagnosed wrong.
The kicker was when they told me my brain tumor was sinus headaches and glaucoma.
Congratulations! I am really proud of you.
Carrie,
That was good news. I can't tell you how many times I've been diagnosed wrong.
The kicker was when they told me my brain tumor was sinus headaches and glaucoma.
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