Greek Yogurt - With Its Numerous Health Benefits, Sky Is Indeed The Limit!

Greek Yogurt - With Its Numerous Health Benefits, Sky Is Indeed The Limit!

- Saurabh Arora

What is Greek Yogurt?

Greek yogurt, called so because of its Greek origins, is traditionally made from sheep’s milk. It is actually strained yogurt from which the whey has been removed. As a result, it is thicker and creamier in consistency than other forms of yogurt, and has a distinct sour flavour. Greek yogurt is used in a number of Greek delicacies including the famous Tzatziki dip, popularly served alongside grilled meats. The industrial manufacture of greek yogurt began in the year 1975 in Greece, and its manufacture and consumption has gradually spread to other parts of the world in the years since.

Greek yogurt is now making in-roads into India and may, in the long run, provide tough competition to local forms of yogurt currently popular among Indians. Some of the more well-known manufacturers of Greek yogurt include FAGE USA, Dannon, Epigamia, Nestlé, Danone, Chobani, and Yoplait.

Health Benefits of Greek Yogurt:

Greek yogurt is packed with nutrients. It is rich in protein which is key for the growth and repair of muscle mass, among many other things. It also contains probiotics which are live bacteria and yeast that help to keep the gut in pristine health. Greek yogurt is also a rich source of B-vitamins, and also contain high amounts of calcium and potassium. It is these distinctive nutrients that make Greek yogurt standout from regular yogurt.

Given the above, greek yogurt packs in a healthy punch like no other food item. A single serving of greek yogurt for breakfast can keep you fortified and fighting-fit for the rest of the day. Moreover, the richer texture of this yogurt is very appealing to yogurt lovers. Some of the major health benefits of Greek yogurt are briefly discussed below to help you make an informed choice on whether to switch from your regular yogurt to the Greek variant.

Greek Yogurt is Rich in Protein: