Greek yogurt is a great super food but I think it is super
expensive. A 32 ounce carton of Greek
yogurt costs anywhere from $4.99 to $5.99. The price for a carton of regular sugar free
yogurt cost about $2.39.
The difference between the two is the Greek yogurt goes
through an extra straining process to remove the excess liquid leaving a
thicker product.
I do the straining at home and it is really simple. Use a
cheese cloth or a coffee filter in a strainer over bowl or measuring cup. I use a coffee filter because it fits perfectly in the strainer.
You can leave over night in the refrigerator, but it is
mostly drained after just a couple of hours.
It leaves a nice thick product. I had some this morning with
fresh raspberries. A super
food that is super easy!
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| Greek Yogurt with fresh berrues! |
Greek Yogurt is great for cooking and baking. The Greek Yogurt Cookbook, by Lauren Kelly,
CN has great recipes for using yogurt.
She had this great chart for substituting healthy yogurt for less
healthy products.
1 cup butter = ¼ cup Greek yogurt + 1 cup butter
1 cup oil = ¾ cup Greek yogurt
1 cup sour cream = 1 cup Greek yogurt
1 cup mayonnaise = 1 cup Greek yogurt
1 cup cream cheese = 1 cup Greek yogurt
1 cup buttermilk = use liquid drained off of yogurt or 2/3
cup Greek yogurt + 1/3 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream = 2 cup Greek yogurt + ½ cup heavy cream
1 cup crème fraise = 1 cup Greek yogurt
When I buy my yogurt, I select a plain one with no added
sugar. I look for one with active cultures made with low fat milk.
Some of the benefits of Greek yogurt include:
- High in protein, a typical cup has 15- 20 grams of protein which is the amount of 3 eggs.
- High in calcium which keeps bones and teeth strong. Calcium helps heart and nerves functioning well.
- Live yogurt cultures in yogurt called probiotics keep your digestive system healthy.
If you want a bit of sweetness when you eat Greek yogurt,
add a bit of honey or maple syrup. Much healthier than sugar and really tasty!
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| Author at PATCO Dallas 2014 |
Chris
Wodke
Founder
& Manager Team CMT
www.run4cmt.com
Chris is
a triathlete and long distance runner. She is a two time participant of the
Boston Marathon. She was the 2012
National Champion Paratriathlon Open Division. In 2013 she qualified as a
member of the Team USA Duathlon Team. And was eligible to compete in 2014 at
the Age Group World Duathlon Sprint Championship in Pontevedre Spain . She chose instead to represent the U.S. at the Pan-American Triathlon Championship
in Dallas , Texas
She is
the author of the book, “Running for My Life” that details her experience as a
CMT affected athlete.
Team CMT is
a group of athletes and supporters working to raise awareness and to find a cure
for CMT. We have 150 members in 29 states. We also have members in Australia , Canada ,
Vietnam , Turkey , Finland
and Iran .
If you wish to join us visit our web site; www.run4cmt.com
or www.hnf-cure.org
CMT or
Charcot-Marie-Tooth is the most commonly inherited peripheral neuropathy. It
affects over 155,000 Americans (as many as MS). It is a disease of the
nerves that control the muscles. It is slowly progressive, causing loss of
normal function and or sensation in the lower legs/feet and arms/hands.
Symptoms
include; muscle wasting in the lower legs and feet leading to foot drop, poor
balance and gait problems Atrophy in the hands causes difficulty with manual
dexterity.
Structural
foot deformities such as high arches and hammer toes are common.
Poor
tolerance for cool or cold temperatures and many people have chronically cold
hands and feet.
Additional
symptoms may include fatigue, sleep apnea, breathing difficulties and hearing
loss.
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