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Both Greek and regular yogurt, in their plain, nonfat or low-fat forms, can be part of a healthful diet. They're low in calories and packed with calcium and live bacterial cultures. But our Mediterranean friend—which is strained extensively to remove much of the liquid whey, lactose, and sugar, giving it its thick consistency—does have an undeniable edge. In roughly the same amount of calories, it can pack up to double the protein, while cutting sugar content by half. Those are "two things dietitians love," says Dawn Jackson Blatner, a registered dietitian and author of The Flexitarian Diet. "For someone who wants the creamier texture, a little bit of a protein edge, and a sugar decrease, going Greek is definitely not all hype." And it's really got a following: In the past five years, Greek yogurt sales nationwide have skyrocketed, likely because it satisfies consumers' needs for health, convenience, and taste, according to Nielsen, a global marketing and advertising research company.

Protein. Greek yogurt is high in protein, which helps promote fullness. A typical 6-ounce serving contains 15 to 20 grams, the amount in 2 to 3 ounces of lean meat. That makes it particularly appealing to vegetarians, who sometimes struggle to get enough of the nutrient. An identical serving of regular yogurt, on the other hand, provides just 9 grams, meaning you may feel hunger pangs sooner.

Carbohydrates. Going Greek is a smart choice for low-carb dieters. It contains roughly half the carbs as the regular kind—5 to 8 grams per serving compared with 13 to 17. Plus, the straining process removes some of the milk sugar, lactose, making Greek yogurt less likely to upset the lactose-intolerant. Remember, however, that "both types of yogurt can contain high amounts of carbs if they're sweetened with sugar or another sweetening agent," says Kari Hartel, a Missouri-based registered dietitian. "No matter which type you choose, opt for yogurt with less added sugar.'

So, can I blame the pollen on Tina?

Good morning all

I had forgotten to click the summit button!! It's really slow today.

the oldest one watches them,, They are pretty good with each other,, I plan their lunches and snack while I'm at work, and they have a list of chores to do first then Lunch, then reading, each have a book report 2 for each summer, and review math and science( I have work books they have to complete), so weekends we can swim, go to the mall, provided there wasn't a problem thru out the week.
Also They can pack a picnic lunch and go to the park (2 blocks away), they feed ducks, walk the nature trail, they have cell phones so I call them thru out the day, it's all good, Last summer went great!

I keep getting an 'internal service error' when I turn pages and have to reload.

Good morning all, my snow is almost all gone

Diane, big for being the wonderful person and grandmother that you are.

....running errands for others wears me out Tina, hope you get to garden today.

I have a few daffodils in the back trying to bloom...the snow melts there the earliest. Nice to see finally.