Today, the "Greek trend" is on the rise, and even in terms of diet, some people have begun to advocate for "Greek yogurt."
Some readers may ask, what is the difference between Greek yogurt and regular yogurt?
According to Dr. Manny Alvarez, a health expert from Fox News, Greek yogurt contains more protein than regular yogurt, but higher protein does not necessarily mean it is healthier. Some types of yogurt may contain higher amounts of sugars and fats, so if you are controlling your diet or have concerns about diabetes, you should read the labels carefully to manage your sugar intake.
However, a registered dietitian from New York and author of "The Miracle Low-Carb Diet," Tanya Zuckerbrot, believes that Greek yogurt actually contains less sugar than other yogurts because whey and lactose are removed during the straining process.
According to Zuckerbrot, other benefits of Greek yogurt include that every 6 ounces of Greek yogurt contains twice the protein of regular yogurt, with 6 ounces of Greek yogurt providing 18 grams of protein, equivalent to that found in 2 to 3 ounces of chicken breast. She also added that regular yogurt may not only contain more sugars but also excessive salt.
She noted that Greek yogurt contains less than 50 milligrams of sodium, which can reduce our risk of developing high blood pressure.