Yoghurts can be a staple in various people’s diets and an effortless addition or base for a quick meal. However, the variation of fat/sugar/protein in yoghurts can substantially make a difference in your energy intake, especially when consumed consistently. Therefore, you must understand what you’re consuming rather than mindlessly choosing based on branding or simply just out of habit.
When looking for yoghurt, I aim for moderate fat and protein but definitely lower sugar. It is easy to add protein to yoghurt, but sugar content can sneak up on you, so being aware of this in yoghurt is especially important. If you aim for a dairy-free diet, coconut yoghurt is a great alternative. In dairy and non-dairy alternatives, seeking unflavoured options will eliminate the higher sugar content. Anything sweetened with fruit will increase the sugar (as you can see here).
Remember – this is all within a 100g serving, which wouldn’t be that much if you were to weigh it out! If you are a regular yoghurt eater, it might be time to re-align with what types you consume. (I love yoghurt; my go-to’s are cocobella, and I add a protein or Yo Pro when I have dairy within my diet).
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