Greek Yogurt versus American Yogurt

Greek yogurt owes its difference in texture to a process that slowly strains the whey (liquid) from more traditional yogurts.  This not only drains much of the runniness out of the yogurt, but it causes a more tart taste.  By draining the whey, the carb content is cut in half, as is the dairy content for the lactose intolerant.  Additionally, you will get roughly double the amount of protein in Greek yogurt than in American yogurt.  Due to the heavier feel and higher protein content, Greek yogurt should make you feel more full as well.  One note of caution:  try to buy low-fat or fat-free Greek yogurt as the fat content will be higher than regular yogurt as it is thicker.
Both are good snack choices in the low-fat form.  Be careful to avoid the regular yogurts that come in whipped dessert flavors like banana cream pie.  To achieve these flavors, much of the calories come from added sugars, and much of the health benefits of natural yogurt is removed to maintain a low calorie product.

Barbecue Pulled Chicken

 
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INGREDIENTS
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1 8-ounce ca reduced-sodium tomato sauce
1 4-ounce ca chopped green chiles, drained
3 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon sweet or smoked paprika
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced

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COOKING DIRECTIONS
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Step 1
Stir tomato sauce, chiles, vinegar, honey, paprika, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, ground chipotle and salt in a 6-quart slow cooker until smooth. Add chicken, onion and garlic; stir to combine.

Step 2
Put the lid on and cook on low until the chicken can be pulled apart, about 5 hours.

Step 3
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and shred with a fork. Return the chicken to the sauce, stir well and serve.
NUTRITION INFO
Calories: 184
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fat: 8g
Protein: 20g

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• Tip of the Month

  January 2012

  Smart Starbucks and Steakhouse Choices

  Starbucks Choices
  • Peppermint Choc Mocha- 520cals, 20g fat
  • Pumpkin Frappuccino- 420cals, 13g fat
  • Flavored Latte- 360clas, 16g fat
  • Latte- 220cals, 15g fat
  • Coffee w/cream and sugar 180 calories
  • Cappuccino- 120cals, 4g fat
  • Coffee w/sugar 90 calories
  • Coffee w/cream 90 calories
  • Coffee w/whole milk 60 calories
  • Coffee w/skim milk 30-50 calories

  Order a coffee with cream and sugar every work day?  Add 900 calories per week to your diet.  That is over 13 pounds in one year.

  Enjoy a cappuccino every day instead, and you save 300 calories per week, and cut 4 pounds per year from the above diet.

  Go to coffee with skim milk and Splenda?  Now you are only adding 250 calories per week, and under 4 pounds per year in coffee weight.

  Enjoy a flavored frappucino or latte once per week?  That could add up to 26,000 calories, and another 7.5 pounds per year.

  Just your coffee could account for 20 pounds of caloric intake annually!

  Steakhouse Choices
  • Caesars Salad- 800cals
  • Chopped Salad, 320cals
  • Spinach Salad, 170cals click here for more »

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• Recipe of the Month

  January 2012

  Drink alcohol a little more wisely!

  Drink Choices
  • Eggnog, 350cals
  • White Russian, 260cals
  • Riesling, 160-200cals
  • Shot of liquor, 70-125cals
  • Tonic or Soda, 100cals
  • Winter Beer, 150-200cals
  • Beer, 150cals
  • Bloody Mary, 130cals
  • Wine, 120cals
  • Light Beer, 55-85cals
  • Champagne, 85cals
  Enjoy a small glass of eggnog and two gin and tonics, and you have drank 750 worthless calories.
  Or, start with some champagne, and enjoy two glasses of wine and you only have drank 330 calories, less than half of your first choices.