10 Surprising Health Benefits of Yogurt

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Our Favorite Yogurts

FITNESS staffers eat a lot of yogurt. We chose our three favorites using the nutrition criteria on page 4 and, most important, our taste buds.

Chobani Honey 0% Greek Yogurt

Supremely rich and creamy yet completely fat-free. A swirl of honey gives it just the right amount of sweetness.

Nutrition facts per 6-ounce container: 150 calories, 16g protein, 20g carbohydrate, 0g fat (0g saturated), 0g fiber

Organic Valley Plain Lowfat Yogurt

It's thick enough to add to a smoothie but thin enough to drink straight from the container -- er, glass. Also comes in vanilla and mixed berry.

Nutrition facts per 8-ounce serving (plain): 110 calories, 8g protein, 13g carbohydrate, 2.5g fat (1.5g saturated), 2g fiber

YoCrunch 100 Calorie Packs Vanilla with Chocolate Chip Cookie Pieces

The perfect mini snack, it contains Truvia, a sweetener made from the stevia plant, instead of aspartame or Splenda.

Nutrition facts per 3.75-ounce container: 100 calories, 3g protein, 21g carbohydrate, 2g fat (1g saturated), 0g fiber

Originally published in FITNESS magazine, April 2010.

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lean.life wrote:

Is it really yogurt very healthy food and got power-boosting protein and bone-building calcium? I cant believe, so it very great think I am eat a alternate day not daily but it is very strong and healthier then i am eating daily

6/13/2013 01:53:30 AM Report Abuse

chioma12 wrote:

i totally agree usually have at least two cans 5.3 oz of Greek yogurt everyday. maybe that is why i don't struggle with the bulge.

3/15/2013 08:15:57 AM Report Abuse

heidimotschen wrote:

I'm a nutritionist and I will tell you that Americans have been sold a bill of goods concerning dairy in general and yogurt in particular by the very powerful American Dairy Council. There are much more healthful ways to get your probiotics and calcium. I'd recommend a 5+ billion CFU probiotic capsule comprised of a minimum of three different strains.

1/24/2013 09:05:51 AM Report Abuse

tarder01 wrote:

A real eye opener. Read the entire article and now am more convinced than ever that yogurt will be my snack of choice.

1/21/2013 11:27:38 AM Report Abuse

debperc wrote:

yogurt is so easy to make in your slow cooker...and healthier that way!

1/21/2013 09:47:35 AM Report Abuse