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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. I know I am extreme, but my clients are usually desperate to get healthy or lose weight, so here are the facts:
Naturally fermented (homemade) yogurt that doesn't contain gelatin (yes, many store brands have gelatin) has a carbohydrate called lactose that is converted to lactic acid. This is what makes yogurt sour tasting and causes the protein to curdle which makes the liquid into a solid. Eating lactate as opposed to lactose doesn't raise insulin or interfere with ketosis. 1/2 cup of homemade naturally fermented yogurt has about 5 to 11 grams of carbs. Always avoid naturally fermented yogurts made from fat free or low fat milk (which will increase the carb count and create a larger spike in insulin due to no insulin-lowering response that fat creates). Non fermented cottage and ricotta cheeses should be used in moderation.
This is a photo of PLAIN yogurt, no sweetness added at all and it has 17 grams of carbohydrates, which turns into 4.25 tsp of sugar in your blood! A "normal" blood sugar is 1 tsp of sugar!
If you want to learn more on how to make baby steps to health and why you may not be losing weight on "low carb", check out my Metabolism Class Video. It is only $25. Email Craig at [email protected] to get access to it!
Instead of yogurt for your protein smoothie or an addition to the ?Healthified? Granola?try Coconut Milk Kefir. 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.
"HEALTHIFIED" EGGNOG FROZEN YOGURT
3 cups coconut milk kefir (unsweetened)
1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt
7 large egg yolks
3/4 cup Just Like Sugar (to keep it soft)
1 tsp stevia glycerite
3 TBS dark rum (optional) or 1 tsp rum extract
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
Bring kefir and salt to a boil in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat. Remove from heat. Whisk together yolks and Just Like Sugar in a bowl, then gradually add 1/4 cup hot kefir, whisking. Add yolk mixture to milk remaining in pan in a slow stream, whisking, and cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until mixture is slightly thickened, coats back of spoon, and registers 175°F on thermometer, 3 to 5 minutes. Immediately pour through a fine-mesh sieve set into a clean bowl and stir in rum, vanilla, and nutmeg. Chill custard, covered, until cold, at least 2 hours. Freeze in ice cream maker, then transfer to an airtight container and put in freezer to harden, at least 2 hours. Soften slightly in refrigerator before serving, about 20 minutes. Can be chilled up to 1 day. Can be made 1 week ahead. Makes 7 servings.
NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON (per 1/2 cup serving)
Traditional Eggnog Ice Cream = 250 calories, 13g fat, 5g protein, 31 carbs, 0 fiber
"Healthified" Eggnog Frozen Yogurt = 105 calories, 5g fat, 6g protein, 1.7g carbs, trace fiber
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Dairy Free Eggnog Frozen Yogurt
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.
I get A LOT of questions about yogurt?even the plain Greek yogurt has too much sugar for me. I know I am extreme, but my clients are usually desperate to get healthy or lose weight, so here are the facts:Naturally fermented (homemade) yogurt that doesn't contain gelatin (yes, many store brands have gelatin) has a carbohydrate called lactose that is converted to lactic acid. This is what makes yogurt sour tasting and causes the protein to curdle which makes the liquid into a solid. Eating lactate as opposed to lactose doesn't raise insulin or interfere with ketosis. 1/2 cup of homemade naturally fermented yogurt has about 5 to 11 grams of carbs. Always avoid naturally fermented yogurts made from fat free or low fat milk (which will increase the carb count and create a larger spike in insulin due to no insulin-lowering response that fat creates). Non fermented cottage and ricotta cheeses should be used in moderation.
This is a photo of PLAIN yogurt, no sweetness added at all and it has 17 grams of carbohydrates, which turns into 4.25 tsp of sugar in your blood! A "normal" blood sugar is 1 tsp of sugar!
If you want to learn more on how to make baby steps to health and why you may not be losing weight on "low carb", check out my Metabolism Class Video. It is only $25. Email Craig at [email protected] to get access to it!
Instead of yogurt for your protein smoothie or an addition to the ?Healthified? Granola?try Coconut Milk Kefir. 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.
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
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"HEALTHIFIED" EGGNOG FROZEN YOGURT
3 cups coconut milk kefir (unsweetened)
1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt
7 large egg yolks
3/4 cup Just Like Sugar (to keep it soft)1 tsp stevia glycerite
3 TBS dark rum (optional) or 1 tsp rum extract
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
Bring kefir and salt to a boil in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat. Remove from heat. Whisk together yolks and Just Like Sugar in a bowl, then gradually add 1/4 cup hot kefir, whisking. Add yolk mixture to milk remaining in pan in a slow stream, whisking, and cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until mixture is slightly thickened, coats back of spoon, and registers 175°F on thermometer, 3 to 5 minutes. Immediately pour through a fine-mesh sieve set into a clean bowl and stir in rum, vanilla, and nutmeg. Chill custard, covered, until cold, at least 2 hours. Freeze in ice cream maker, then transfer to an airtight container and put in freezer to harden, at least 2 hours. Soften slightly in refrigerator before serving, about 20 minutes. Can be chilled up to 1 day. Can be made 1 week ahead. Makes 7 servings.
NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON (per 1/2 cup serving)
Traditional Eggnog Ice Cream = 250 calories, 13g fat, 5g protein, 31 carbs, 0 fiber
"Healthified" Eggnog Frozen Yogurt = 105 calories, 5g fat, 6g protein, 1.7g carbs, trace fiber
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