Opinions on "Activia"?
I used to eat Activia pre surgery. I just loved the flavor of the vanilla. I didn't eat it for any other reason. Just loved the flavor out of all the other brands.
After surgery, I try not to eat much yogurt because I watch my carbs while in the weight-loss window of opportunity, and I find that many yogurts have too many carbs in for my liking.
Having said that, if your doctor is "prescribing" Activia just so that you get some probiotics in your system, it may not be a bad option to go with the Activia Light. For a RNY person, I'm not sure what your sugar grams are, so just keep that in mind to check the label. I don't have dumping syndrome, so I do not pay much attention to that.
Remember, you can take probiotics in a pill form also. So, if you don't like the nutritional facts on the yogurt container, you always have other forms to take probiotics in.
But, my reply wouldn't be complete unless I asked WHY is your doctor suggesting it? What was the reason behind it? Because maybe the answer will clue us in to something else...
Good luck!
After surgery, I try not to eat much yogurt because I watch my carbs while in the weight-loss window of opportunity, and I find that many yogurts have too many carbs in for my liking.
Having said that, if your doctor is "prescribing" Activia just so that you get some probiotics in your system, it may not be a bad option to go with the Activia Light. For a RNY person, I'm not sure what your sugar grams are, so just keep that in mind to check the label. I don't have dumping syndrome, so I do not pay much attention to that.
Remember, you can take probiotics in a pill form also. So, if you don't like the nutritional facts on the yogurt container, you always have other forms to take probiotics in.
But, my reply wouldn't be complete unless I asked WHY is your doctor suggesting it? What was the reason behind it? Because maybe the answer will clue us in to something else...
Good luck!
Thanks Diamond Girl, by the way you're doing great! The WLS has nothing to do with why my dr suggested "Activia" it's kinds gross, but you asked......I ended up with a yeast infection so she said I need "Good Bacteria" in my system. I've never cared for yogurt, but I'll try "Activia" with granola. Have a Happy and safe 4th of July!
I am two years out form RNY surg. I like Activia light. I add cut up fruit and granola. I do not dump from the carbs in the yogurt alone but If I add too much granola I get a mild dump.
I take this to work for lunch often because I know it agrees with me.
I can't say what effect the good bacteria has because I don't eat every day like it is recomended.
brenda
I take this to work for lunch often because I know it agrees with me.
I can't say what effect the good bacteria has because I don't eat every day like it is recomended.
brenda
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