8 of the Best Yogurts to Buy at the Grocery Store
Discover our editors' picks for healthy brands worth trying.
From breakfast to dessert, yogurt tastes great any time of the day. But how much do you know about the nutritious treat? The light, clear liquid that separates out on top of yogurt, for instance, is whey. Stir it in before serving for a little extra protein, or drain it off if you prefer a thicker texture. With dozens of options on store shelves, it's hard to know which to choose—until now.
Decoding Yogurt Labels
Fat content: Regular yogurt has at least 3.25% milk fat, while lowfat has 2% or below. Nonfat yogurt must have less than 0.5% milk fat.
Greek and Greek-Style Yogurt: Both are thicker and creamier than regular yogurt and have about twice the protein. Traditional Greek yogurt is strained to make it thicker, while Greek-style can have stabilizers added for texture.
Cultures: These are the good bacteria that give yogurt its tangy flavor and help with digestion. Look for The National Yogurt Association's Live & Active Cultures seal on packaging: It means that when manufactured, the yogurt contained at least 100 million active starter cultures per gram.
Greek Gods Honey Vanilla Yogurt
$5
If need a little bit more flavor than plain yogurt, this honey Greek yogurt is the perfect semi-sweet treat.
Siggi's Fat Free Berries and Açai Yogurt
Stonyfield Lowfat Plain
$4
You won't believe this rich and creamy yogurt is 99% fat-free. Stir in honey to sweeten it up or try it as a base for dips.
Fage Plain Greek Yogurt
$6
Pronounced "fa-yeh," this extra-tart yogurt is produced using the traditional straining method, making it one of the thickest on the shelf. Use this variety to whip up a delicious yogurt-blue cheese dip.
Chobani Low Fat Strawberry Greek Yogurt
$1
A milder Greek yogurt, this has the ideal blend of tart and sweet. Dig in for buried pieces of fresh-tasting fruit.
Dannon All Natural Vanilla
$3
It's delicious when mixed with granola or used as a lowfat alternative to ice cream in parfaits.
Liberté Méditerranée Pomegranate
$2
The lush texture of full-fat yogurt and juicy fruit makes this a decadent but good-for-you dessert.
Dannon Activia Lowfat Strawberry
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