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Is Greek yogurt healthy?
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Is Greek yogurt healthy?
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Patricia Schutte, nutritionist Full Greek yogurt is not listed in the Wheel of Five. That's because Greek yogurt is high in saturated fat and provides a lot of calories. Low-fat and semi-skimmed yogurt are included in the Wheel of Five and are part of a healthy diet. There are some types of Greek yogurt with less fat that are listed in the Wheel of Five.
More saturated fat and calories
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Greek yogurt is high in saturated fat because cream has been added to it. Saturated fat increases blood LDL cholesterol. Too high LDL cholesterol is not good for the blood vessels. Greek yogurt is also high in calories. A bowl of Greek yogurt provides 188 calories, a bowl of low-fat yogurt contains 56 calories. That is more than three times as much.
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Which yogurt is included in the Wheel of Five? Low-fat and semi-skimmed yogurt are included in the Wheel of Five. There are a few varieties of Greek yogurt with little fat that are listed in the Wheel of Five. Only yogurt with less than 1.1 grams of saturated fat per 100 grams and not too much sugar is included in the Wheel of Five. You can scan products and immediately see which yogurt is in the Wheel of Five using the Kies Ik Gezond? App of the Netherlands Nutrition Center. Yogurt contains many good nutrients, including protein, calcium and vitamins B12 and B2. Eating and drinking dairy products is associated with a lower risk of colon cancer. With yogurt you also reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. More about yogurt in the Wheel of Five Do you also have a question? Ask one of our experts. Always go to your doctor with urgent questions, the experts are not the right person for that. They also don't make diagnoses. You can find the other conditions here. Patricia Schutte has been working for more than 25 years as an information officer at the Netherlands Nutrition Center in The Hague. She answers questions about healthy, sustainable and safe food. A Don't miss anything anymore?
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