7 Best Yogurt Brands Without the Junk

Yogurt is a great food, offering many health benefits. However, choosing the wrong kind of yogurt could have the opposite effect. Tara Collingwood, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD/N, ACSM-CPT, a Board Certified Sports Dietitian and co-author of the Flat Belly Cookbook for Dummies, explains that not all yogurt is created equal in terms of health. “Plain (unsweetened) is usually best,” she says. “Often just milk and cultures with no added sugars, which can spike calories and reduce health benefits.” Always check the ingredient list. “Short lists with recognizable ingredients mean fewer additives/junk,” she says. If you are looking for a protein boost, stick to Greek or Skyr-style yogurt, “which has more protein and feels more filling,” she says. Also, add your own toppings. “Fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, or a swirl of honey gives flavor without processed sugars,” she says. Here are the 7 best yogurt brands that Collingwood recommends, free of junk.

Siggi’s Icelandic-Style Skyr

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