Greek Yogurt: Pregnancy Super Food!

lob · January 2011

I don't know if anyone else is concerned with their protein intake (I've heard that pregnant women should eat 70 grams a day!) but Greek Yogurt is a pregnancy super food!

6 ounces of Greek Yogurt equals 18 grams of protein (regular yogurt 9 grams)

https://www.babycenter.com/0_protein-in-your-pregnancy-diet_1690.bc

https://articles.latimes.com/2010/sep/20/health/la-he-nutrition-greek-yogurt-20100920

eesome · January 2011

I do like yogurt. I may have to try this! Does it taste good?

Oneday82 · January 2011

Greek yogurt is AMAZING!!! We love the Fage yogurt with peach or with honey, it's DELICIOUS!!!!

lob · January 2011

eesome:
I do like yogurt. I may have to try this! Does it taste good?

I really love it. It's become a new pregnancy craving for me. Lol. It is a bit different from regular yogurt. Much thicker, and perhaps (at least the brands I have bought) tend to have a more powerful yogurt taste (meaning plain yogurt taste).

angiek1 · January 2011

I might have to try this. Ladies I work with love this stuff.

MrsCase1 · January 2011

i.just.can't.do.it.

im taking a probiotic super shot in the morning but aside from the super-sweet whips line, i am not into yogurt right now unless it is in drinkable form.

lovespuffins · January 2011

Before I was pregnant, I ate Greek yogurt 2 to 3 times per day. I always got the plain and added some strawberries, banana, almonds, sprinkle of dry oats and honey. It was seriously better than dessert. I also had it with fresh peach, blueberries, etc.

When I got pregnant, it unfortunatley became one of my biggest adversions. =(

My favorite brand is Fage (I usually got 0%, but 2% is to die for and less sour).

84Lauren · January 2011

Dammit, I wish I had read this before I went to the store today! I am desperate for more protein - I used to adore meat of all kinds, but it just does NOT look good to me at all lately. I've been eating a lot of nuts but they're so high in fat. I will definitely be checking out the yogurt aisle!

StefandTodd · January 2011

lovespuffins:
Before I was pregnant, I ate Greek yogurt 2 to 3 times per day. I always got the plain and added some strawberries, banana, almonds, sprinkle of dry oats and honey. It was seriously better than dessert. I also had it with fresh peach, blueberries, etc.

When I got pregnant, it unfortunatley became one of my biggest adversions. =(

My favorite brand is Fage (I usually got 0%, but 2% is to die for and less sour).

same here. Before I was pregnant, I had Greek yogurt every day, sometimes twice a day. With fruit, jam, or with pumpkin, brown sugar and cinnamon...was so good. Now? Pregnant? Totally can't stand even the thought of it. So sad.

b15chik · January 2011

i've tried to like all different kinds of yogurt. it's never happened. wish i did, i know it's good for me! but now it sounds extra gross, lol

tiff012982 · January 2011

I have this about twice a week with honey and it's so good. You do need fruit or some type of sweetener and it also helps keep yeast infections away....a double plus.

kellbranc · January 2011

greek yogurt is delicious....its different then regular yogurt though. I also use the plain one instead of sour cream and in different recipes. i marinate my chicken in it.... it has SO many uses!!!!!!!!

sasheaks · January 2011

Chobani is another great brand of Greek Yogurt. I actually had Gastric Bypass Weight Loss surgery and we have to get at least 80-100g of protein each day! Being pregnant is a little more difficult since the protein shakes aren't too appetizing and make me a little nauseous in the morning.

Some other high protein choices include, cheese, (Cabot makes an excellent 50% and 75% reduced fat cheddar!), beans, cottage cheese, protein bars (the luna ones are tasty

Good Luck everyone!

TanyaKM · January 2011

I love Greek yogurt! I get a whole milk Greek yogurt from a local farm and it is unbelievable. I eat it for breakfast with fruit, flaxseed and granola on top, but it's thick and rich enough that it's a good dessert too with honey.