Greek yogurt has some great macros and micronutrients, and it is low in fat and carbs and high in protein—decent amounts of Vitamin A, B2, B12, B5, phosphorus, and calcium. Greek yogurt is also low-calorie, and some studies have shown that daily greek yogurt consumption can help bone health. Greek Yogurt is very healthy.
Regarding whether it is best for weight loss or weight gain, it is more suitable for weight loss. It is very filling and low in calories, low in fat, and high in protein, and that makes it a perfect food for weight loss. It is also ideal for weight gain because it is easy to include in high-calorie meals.
In this case, we are rating greek yogurt with low fat and no flavor. There are many types of greek yogurts; there are high-protein, regular, and with flavors.
Greek yogurt is accessible almost everywhere and has a reasonable price.
Alternatives to this:
- Regular yogurt
- Icelandic yogurt
- Cottage cheese
These foods are very similar in macros; therefore, they are rated as ''just as good''.
How to make the easy recipe:
- Rinse cucumber and grate it
- Squeeze out the liquid from the cucumber
- Mix it with low-fat greek yogurt
- Chop the garlic and add it to the mix
- Season with salt and pepper