Fruit on the Bottom Yogurt - Diet & Nutrition Message Board

lam41565 · 11-14-2008, 11:32 AM

Just curious if anyone knows if this kind of yogurt would be considered high glycemic? It does have 38 grams of sugar which seems like alot but the light yogurts have aspartame and I just don't like them.

I eat one of these for lunch everyday and I am dieting....trying to go for the lower to moderate glycemic foods Trying the "Cheat to Lose Diet".

nscrbug · 11-14-2008, 03:02 PM

I don't really know the answer to your question, but...have you considered trying Greek yogurt? Nutritionally-speaking, it's way better than regular yogurts. It's packed with protein...some contain as much as 16g in a serving...where as other yogurts have a mere 8g of protein. You can generally find them at Whole Foods or Trader Joe's...but I've been seeing them crop up lately, in some of the "chain" grocery stores in my area. I'm kind of partial to the Chobani brand. It comes in a nonfat variety, in flavors such as blueberry, strawberry, peach, honey, vanilla, and plain. All of their flavors have 20g or less of sugars, and the fruit varieties are all "fruit on the bottom". Just thought I'd throw that out there.

JohnR41 · 11-15-2008, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by lam41565

Just curious if anyone knows if this kind of yogurt would be considered high glycemic? It does have 38 grams of sugar which seems like alot but the light yogurts have aspartame and I just don't like them.

I eat one of these for lunch everyday and I am dieting....trying to go for the lower to moderate glycemic foods Trying the "Cheat to Lose Diet".

It's hard to tell without seeing the ingredient label. If the sugar is added (refined sugar) it's not a good thing. If the sugar is natural sugar from the fruit it's more acceptable. In my opinion, your lunch would be better if you would include some vegies for fiber 'n' plant nutrients. Try some carrot sticks and/or a stalk of celery. Or, better yet, a bean salad with olive oil 'n' vinegar.

NOTE: There's no clinical research offered to support the effectiveness of the "Cheat to Lose Diet" and no money back guarantee. To the extent that it works, it may be due to the exercise more than anything else.