Regular yogurt and Greek yogurt. Which one is healthier? It's a question worth pondering at least once.

Yogurt is a fermented food made by adding lactic acid bacteria or yeast to milk.

Greek yogurt is a type of yogurt that has been made and consumed in the Greek Mediterranean coastal region since ancient times. The biggest difference from regular yogurt is the presence or absence of whey. Greek yogurt filters out the whey, resulting in a thick and creamy texture.

Both Greek yogurt and regular yogurt can add health benefits to your diet, but their nutritional contents differ. Which one offers greater health advantages?

 

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USA Today on the 21st (local time) consulted three registered dietitians (those who have passed the national certification exam and received a license from the state government) and conveyed their opinions to readers.

All three nutrition experts agreed that Greek yogurt has more benefits than regular yogurt.

Based in New York, nutritionist Paul Jekel considers both yogurts to be excellent sources of calcium, probiotics, vitamin D, and other essential vitamins, but he stated that Greek yogurt is a better choice if personal preferences such as texture are ignored.

Greek yogurt contains more protein, providing a quicker and longer-lasting sense of fullness, and has a lower sodium content.

Greek yogurt becomes more concentrated through a filtration process, resulting in higher protein and nutrient content compared to regular yogurt of the same volume.

 

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Mackenzie Burgess, a nutritionist active in Denver, Colorado, also said that Greek yogurt is superior because of its protein content. She explained, "Consuming enough protein throughout the day is important for muscle growth and recovery, hormone function, and satiety."

Tennisi Ju from Nashville, English-English translator Kylie Bensley, appreciated the fact that it contains lactose (not completely absent), low carbohydrates, and low sugar content.

She said, "People with lactose intolerance (a condition where the small intestine cannot properly digest and absorb lactose found in milk) tend to digest Greek yogurt better," explaining that "this is because whey is removed during the processing and probiotics that aid in lactose digestion are included."

However, it was pointed out that "if you want to increase calcium intake, regular yogurt is a better choice."

 

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"One of the amazing advantages of regular yogurt is that it contains much more calcium than Greek yogurt," she said.

Nutrition experts advised choosing products with low or no sugar, artificial sweeteners, or unnecessary additives when selecting regular yogurt or Greek yogurt (preferably plain or unflavored).

Additionally, adding toppings such as nuts, unsweetened granola, and seeds like pumpkin seeds makes it easy to consume fiber, and if you want to add sweetness, it is recommended to use natural sweeteners like honey or fruit.

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I really like the advantage of being able to add toppings.

Regular yogurt; calcium

Greek yogurt: protein

It is necessary to eat a balanced diet.

It also goes well with nuts and fruits, so I like it.