When I was a teenager, I mistakenly ate fat free frozen yogurt for a dessert thinking it was a safe "diet" food. NOPE, it isn't. One of the most famous frozen yogurt chains ingredients for vanilla yogurt powder is: Pure Crystalline Fructose, Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Non-fat Milk, Yogurt Powder, Micro-encapsulated Probiotic (Lactobacillus Sporogenes)
Not good! The first 3 ingredients = sugar, followed by processed cow's milk. Maltodextrin, in particular, has a glycemic index of 110 (sugar is only 57). Not only is it made from GMO corn, it also increases blood sugar. The scary thing is, since it technically isn't a sugar (in the chemical world), it doesn't have to be listed as a sugar. SO things like Ensure or Pedia-Sure will claim 0 grams of sugar...sure, but the maltodexterin will increase blood sugar even higher than sugar would. To read more on this, check out the chapter on Alternative Sweeteners in Secrets to a Healthy Metabolism.
This reminded my 'test tasters' more of a Lemon Ice. It is tangy, like plain yogurt is...so just an FYI.
"HEALTHIFIED" FROZEN YOGURT
3 cups unsweetened Coconut Kefir
3 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 cup Swerve (to keep it soft, erythritol will make it hard)
1 tsp stevia glycerite
1 tsp vanilla extract or other extract (click HERE to find)
1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt (to keep it from hardening)
Mix together the yogurt, sweeteners, extract and salt. Stir until it is well combined. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Freeze in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Makes about 1 quart (1 liter). Makes 3 servings. I topped my frozen yogurt with "healthified" Blueberry Morning cereal!
NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON (per 1 cup serving)
Traditional Frozen Yogurt = 221 calories, 6.3g fat, 5g protein, 38g carbs, 0.5g fiber
Store Bought Fat Free Frozen Yogurt = 164 calories, 0.6g fat, 5g protein, 35g carbs, 0g fiber
"Healthified" Frozen Yogurt = 70 calories, 6g fat, 1g protein, 6g carbs, 3g fiber
A kid-friendly option would be to put the frozen yogurt into push pop molds. Click HERE to find.
Not good! The first 3 ingredients = sugar, followed by processed cow's milk. Maltodextrin, in particular, has a glycemic index of 110 (sugar is only 57). Not only is it made from GMO corn, it also increases blood sugar. The scary thing is, since it technically isn't a sugar (in the chemical world), it doesn't have to be listed as a sugar. SO things like Ensure or Pedia-Sure will claim 0 grams of sugar...sure, but the maltodexterin will increase blood sugar even higher than sugar would. To read more on this, check out the chapter on Alternative Sweeteners in Secrets to a Healthy Metabolism.
I get A LOT of questions about yogurt…even the plain Greek yogurt has too much sugar for me. Instead of yogurt for your protein smoothie or an addition to the “Healthified” Granola…try this. It has less calories than yogurt or skim milk, and only 3 grams of sugar (versus 9 for plain yogurt...yogurt is high in lactose, which we slowly lose the enzyme after childhood to break this down..."lactose intolerance"). It also has 10 live and active cultures for good bacteria. Feeding your body delicious fermented foods and drinks is a great way to boost your brain-body connection. Did you know that the health of your intestines affects your moods, behavior and brain health?
Our moods are directly correlated to the intestinal flora of our gut...the nervous system actually come from the gut to the brain (in the pasted they thought it was the other way). The first thing I recommend for my clients who are dealing with depression or low moods is a quality bifido bacteria. To read more on how to beat depression without the side effects of prescription drugs, check out Secrets to Controlling Your Weight Cravings and Mood.
Our moods are directly correlated to the intestinal flora of our gut...the nervous system actually come from the gut to the brain (in the pasted they thought it was the other way). The first thing I recommend for my clients who are dealing with depression or low moods is a quality bifido bacteria. To read more on how to beat depression without the side effects of prescription drugs, check out Secrets to Controlling Your Weight Cravings and Mood.
Check out the nutritional analysis compared to regular yogurt! WOW!
Yoplait Yogurt = 175 calories, 35 carbs, 28 sugar, 0 fiber (more sugar than a KIT KAT!)
Plain Greek Yogurt = 120 calories, 17 carbs, 10 sugar, 1 fiber
Coconut Milk KEFIR = 70 calories, 6 carbs, 3 sugar, 3 fiber
Yoplait Yogurt = 175 calories, 35 carbs, 28 sugar, 0 fiber (more sugar than a KIT KAT!)
Plain Greek Yogurt = 120 calories, 17 carbs, 10 sugar, 1 fiber
Coconut Milk KEFIR = 70 calories, 6 carbs, 3 sugar, 3 fiber
This reminded my 'test tasters' more of a Lemon Ice. It is tangy, like plain yogurt is...so just an FYI.
"HEALTHIFIED" FROZEN YOGURT
3 cups unsweetened Coconut Kefir3 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 cup Swerve (to keep it soft, erythritol will make it hard)
1 tsp stevia glycerite
1 tsp vanilla extract or other extract (click HERE to find)
1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt (to keep it from hardening)
Mix together the yogurt, sweeteners, extract and salt. Stir until it is well combined. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Freeze in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Makes about 1 quart (1 liter). Makes 3 servings. I topped my frozen yogurt with "healthified" Blueberry Morning cereal!
NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON (per 1 cup serving)
Traditional Frozen Yogurt = 221 calories, 6.3g fat, 5g protein, 38g carbs, 0.5g fiber
Store Bought Fat Free Frozen Yogurt = 164 calories, 0.6g fat, 5g protein, 35g carbs, 0g fiber
"Healthified" Frozen Yogurt = 70 calories, 6g fat, 1g protein, 6g carbs, 3g fiber
A kid-friendly option would be to put the frozen yogurt into push pop molds. Click HERE to find.
