Breakfast Week: Yogurt

Functional Yogurt

Regular low fat sweetened flavored yogurt -- for kids to have for breakfast
(*6oz stats: 170 calories 27g sugar 5g protein)
Too high in cal and sugar, not enough protein.

Light low fat artificially sweetened yogurt -- for dieters (lower calories)
(*6oz stats: 100 calories 14g sugar 5g protein)
A lower calorie option, but artificial sweeteners should be used in moderation.

Fat Free plain yogurt -- for smoothies and baking
(*8oz stats: 130 calories 17g sugar 15g protein)

Greek Yogurt with fruit on the bottom -- for a high protein breakfast or snack
(*4oz stats: 100 calories 13g sugar 10g protein)
Delicious, low calorie, TONS of protein!

Smoothies are a great breakfast option. I usually use 1 banana, some plain fat free yogurt, frozen fruit, and skim milk to thin to desired consistency. You can also bump up the nutrients in a smoothie without altering the taste. Flax-seed meal will give you extra omega-3 fats, and fiber. Spinach will give you a serving of vegetables with your breakfast. So grab some yogurt or mix up a smoothie for your next breakfast.

*Nutritional stats are an approximation. They vary slightly between brand and flavor.