Discover 7 ways Greek yogurt can support your fitness goals, from increasing protein intake to supporting muscle recovery, plus easy ways to add it to your daily diet.
Author: Chidimma Uzoma
Chidimma Uzoma is the Founder and CEO of Zayith Food Company. She grew up in a Plateau Tarok family, watching yogurt made from scratch at home, and that family recipe became Zayith. Today Zayith yogurt is made fresh in Lagos in a controlled factory, from high quality dairy and real fruit bought directly from smallholder farmers across Nigeria, over 80% of them women. Her work with Zayith has been recognised by the Fortify Forward Innovation Challenge and supported by Orange Corners Nigeria.
How Much Protein Is in Greek Yogurt?
Plain Greek yogurt carries about 10g of protein per 100g on USDA figures, so a 200g tub comes to roughly 20g. That is about double what the same weight of plain regular yogurt gives you, because Greek yogurt is strained and regular yogurt is not. The full comparison between the two sits in our guide […]
Is Yogurt Good for Pregnant Women?
Yes. NHS guidance lists dairy including yoghurt as important in pregnancy. The one rule that matters is pasteurisation. Here is how to choose a good one.
Are Yogurt Drinks Actually Healthy?
A yogurt drink is good for you when it is real fermented dairy with live cultures and the added sugar is kept in check. Here is how to tell which one you are holding.
Easy Greek Yogurt Parfait with Granola (Ready in 5 Minutes)
A Greek yogurt parfait is layers of thick Greek yogurt, fresh fruit and granola, built in a glass or jar. It takes about five minutes, needs no cooking, and gives you a high-protein breakfast or snack. The basic ratio is roughly two parts yogurt to one part fruit to one part granola, and from there […]
Greek Yogurt for Babies: When to Start, What to Buy, and How to Serve It
Starting solids is one of those milestones that feels equally exciting and terrifying. You want to get it right, and
Greek Yogurt for Weight Loss: Does It Work, and How to Use It
Greek yogurt helps with weight loss mainly through one thing: protein. A 200g serving of plain Greek yogurt carries about 20g of it, and protein keeps you full for longer while taking more energy to digest than carbs or fat. It is a useful tool inside a sensible diet, not a fix on its own. […]
Greek Yogurt vs Regular Yogurt
The main difference between Greek yogurt and regular yogurt is straining. Greek yogurt has the watery whey strained off, which roughly doubles the protein and lowers the sugar compared with regular yogurt. Beyond those two there are skyr, labneh, drinking yogurt, frozen yogurt and more. Here is every type, explained, and which to choose for […]
Best Yogurt in Nigeria: What to Look For (and How Zayith Measures Up)
The best yogurt in Nigeria is made with live active cultures and real milk, carries a high amount of protein with little or no added sugar, and reaches you fresh. Judge any brand against those five things and most fall short on at least one. Zayith is built to meet all of them, which is […]
The Health Benefits of Eating Yogurt Every Day
Health benefits of yogurt: gut, bone, heart, immunity, protein and skin, plus how much to eat daily and what to avoid when buying. Real, sourced facts.