Every morning before work, I eat a cup of Publix fat free light yogurt w/ a sprinkle of almonds.  On the suggestion of Loren (not Lauren), I recently switched to Greek yogurt.  Have y’all tried it yet?  I’m totally sold!  How did I not know about this before?!

Greek yogurt is much thicker and creamier than regular yogurt. The reason for its thickness is that in the process of making it they strain and boil away excess liquid, leaving behind a yogurt that is thicker and higher in protein.  I’ve tried Trader Joe’s and Yoplait’s Greek yogurt, but I like Chobani’s the best.

Visit Chobani’s website to see all of their flavors (the fruit on the bottom blueberry flavor is my personal favorite)!

Here’s the Q+DD on Greek yogurt:

- Twice the protein of regular yogurt
- No fat. No cholesterol.
- All natural: no artificial flavors or preservatives
- No synthetic growth hormones
- Includes 3 types of probiotics
- Kosher certified
- Gluten free
- Safe for people with soy, corn and nut allergies
- Vegetarian friendly: made without gelatin
- Only 20 carbs and 140 calories

Yum!  I like Greek yogurt for breakfast, but it would also be excellent for a healthy dessert.  Pick some up at your local Publix or Kroger ASAP!

xx, L

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You guys. My new office? Is right next to my Club!

You know…Costco?

And I thought I’d miss downtown…psssht!

(Ok, I do miss you, downtown. Call me!)

Anyway.  Amazing discovery #12093815 at Costco since I started working up there in the last 2 months? They sell these babies in a 12-pack: If you aren’t familiar with Vitatops (you must not have been a Weight-Watchers obsessed Phi girl at Texas circa 2001…) let me educate you…

Hence the name, they’re just the tops of muffins…which we learned from Seinfeld is the most delicious part of a muffin.

Who eats the stumps?

Additionally, they have no preservatives or artificial ingredients of any kind, only 100 calories, 6g of fiber, 3g of protein; 8g of whole grains, and only 1.5g of unsaturated fat per 2 oz serving!

Here are the official stats:
For more info visit www.vitalicious.com …but what more do you need to know? See you at the Club and …

Top of the Muffin To You!

xx, L

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