YOGHURTS

With all the "sugar in everything" warning that's going on does anyone know what are the best yoghurts to eat? I've been buying weightwatchers fat free every week for years and years but apparently this make is full of sugar too. I have a yoghurt every morning with my fruit but can't seem to find one that's very low in sugar.

[Penel]

Yoghurts contain a natural sugar called lactose which will be about 5 or 6 grms per 100grms, any more is going to be added sugars which are the ones to avoid.

I eat a full fat plain probiotic yoghurt, the amount of fat is small and there are no added 'nasties'.

[Beek]

You're better avoiding like the plague all those low fat products as they contain more sugar.

Have you tried the Langley Farm range of yoghurts? There is a very wide range of flavours, only added fruit or nuts so much better for you that 'low fat' stuff. Or better still buy natural yoghurt and add your own berries as clanchattan suggests. I buy frozen raspberries and blueberries because you simply take however many you need and there is no waste.

[porsche in reply to Beek]

I love Langley farm yoghurts, morrisons used to stock them but now i cant find a supplier.

[Hidden]

Well I spent absolutely ages in the yoghurt aisle today and I couldn't find one tub of it that didn't contain loads of sugar. Even the Alpro ones had a lot of sugar. And Rachels. I'll try and find an Asian deli

[Penel in reply to Hidden]

Yeo do a plain unsweetened yoghurt, but not all supermarkets stock them. I have to get mine in Waitrose. Hopefully an Asian supermarket might be cheaper! I have seen yoghurt culture kits in Holland & Barrrett.

Good hunting.

[DakCB-UK in reply to Penel]

yoghurt culture kits in Holland & Barrrett? Probably Easiyo? Lakeland is slightly cheaper and some regional chains also stock them. The flask is also useful for making your own from starters, too: if anyone has a good soy yogurt recipe, I'd love to know how. Mine comes out rather bland.

[Penel in reply to DakCB-UK]

Thanks I'll have a look in Lakeland.

[MikePollard]

Full plain Greek yoghurt I think is the one to go for.

[Hidden]

Was a WW for over 40 yrs till last yr when someone pointed out WW is a big con - they are owned by Heinz and their sole aim is to sell their own products. They are a make just like any other. I lost almost 3 stone using the 5.2 and LCHF diet, more than I'd have lost at WW had I stuck at going. I started buying LF Greek yogurt to start with then realised the full fat Greek was slightly more calories but better quality ones - no added sugar. If you add your own fruit they are much nicer and less addictive.

[patch14]

I would try the natural organic Yeo yogurt - a little higher in calories maybe - but much better for you. If you buy the large pot and keep it in the fridge you can keep your portion size down a little and it will last that bit longer. The lactose in all milk products can be a health problem which is one of the reasons why I have to eat soya yogurt I also suffer from milk protein intolerance (only found this out after 57 years!) which limits me. Soya yogurt has added sugar but I only eat it now and then. I buy the natural sort or the fruit sort as a dessert.

[Hidden]

I've just bought a big tub of Onken natural yoghurt. It's amazingly low in sugar and fat. Yay!!

[patch14]

Hello clanchattan, It is actually protein in milk I can't have, all mammal milk is bad for me, lactose free or not! And no, I didn't know either after nearly 30 years of IBS. I put it down to the chemical treatment that all milk products go through these days. As I child I was breast fed until 3 months, then on non pasteurised milk from then on. Home made food from local producers and home grown veg and fruit. It wasn't until I became married, had children and started visiting local supermarkets that the trouble seemed to start! My two daughters also have problems with their tummies and my grandchildren have to be careful with food due to allergies and hayfever. the clues mount up don't they!!!!!

[bobski1]

I personally use easiyo,some times you can get a good deal through the shopping channel QVC. here`s a link for you.

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I now use it on cereals in the morning or anytime really instead of milk, found this method when I went on holiday to Bulgaria.

[Hidden in reply to bobski1]

thanks I will look up easiyo

[Hidden]

Three cultures are listed on the tub??

[Hidden]

I am pleased about the lack of fat in this yoghurt because I get quite enough fat from other foods. At my age I'm not on a diet so not looking to cut out fat big time like WW advocate -- just in moderation. So because I eat (more than) enough fat daily :(( I am very pleased to see one of my favourite foods has low fat. Does this make sense to you big leg or am I having yet another big senior moment?! :))

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

ps -- don't mean that last comment to come across as impolite. Its just a question as I genuinely don't understand why people recommend eating fat when it's not necessary.......

[Mimismith25]

Cheap low fat yoghurt Are really good to add to porridge and fruit for a very healthy breakfast.

Add any seeds too

Great

[sandybrown in reply to Mimismith25]

Low fat? look for full fat. Anything low fat, please read the label.