Fage .....Yuck

OK....I went all over town yesterday to find that famous Fage Yogurt that everybody says is great.  I bought the 0% kind.   OMG!  it tasted like and was the consistency of sour cream!   I tried putting some SF jelly in it.....Not good.   I tried some Devinci SF Raspberry Syrup and...Not good.  

What am I doing wrong?    I know it's something because it is awful like I'm doing it.    If I can;t figure it out, I am going to have to go back to my Kroger Carb Control.    HELP!

Maybe Melinda will remember or Paula can tell you her secret. I know at a protein get together we had Paula had the Fage and she had mixed it with cinnamin bliss and not sure if there was something else but it tasted really good. Hopefully they can give you some hints..

Thanks Melinda, Mel has given me the ingredients

Fage is not sweetened like your typical yogurt.  I'm not sure if you have ever checked the labels of yogurts (if not, you should).  Some have up to 30 sugars per container!  Anyway, Fage does not have the sugars added to it but does have some natural sugar.  You can actually use it as a sour cream topping if you wish (I like to put it on salad sometimes). 

 You can add a packet of splenda (or two) and then add a package of Kay's Naturals protein cereal.  That is really good.  Or, like you tried, add some sugar free preserves, even some fruit.  Paula taught me to add a scoop of cinnamon vanilla IDS protein powder and some sugar free cinnabliss syrup.  That's what I used to like but haven't done it in a long time.

You can also use it to make tsaziki sauce, like the Greeks use.  Its really good but I have never made it...  Fage shouldn't be eaten as is...  it is very unpleasant.

I eat it every day, I mix in cinnamon, splenda and frozen Blue Berries to taste. I usually make a big bowl at once and portion it out.

Thanks Bob. That sounds good.  I guess I probably had seen the use of cinnamon, but had forgot it.  I was just shocked when I put it in a spoon and it tasted like sour cream.  I am learning!   Thanks for the idea.  I have some cinnamon and frozen Blue Berries.  I'll try it in the morning.

I am diabetic so I have been reading the sugar labels for a long time.  I have tasted Krogers low sugar low Carb ones and they are good.  Sugar and Carbs are low.   I was just taken back by the plain sour cream taste of Fage.   i know from reading the labels that if I can make this work it would be a good choice.  

I am going to start my 2 week Pre-op diet tomorrow and it calls for Yogurt snacks as one of the choices to eat.  I think this one will be good.   does it come flavored?  I only saw the plain, no flavors. 

I don't have Cinnamon vanilla IDS or SF cinnabliss, but World Market is going out of Business in Memphis, and I am going over there tomorrow to see what they have on sale.  I'll get some SF Cinnibliss if I see it.   My cabinet is beginning to look like Starbuck

I know you must think that I am really stupid for a smart girl.   I am so thankful that there are veterans like you to help.   I want you to know I am very thankful 

Fage & Oiskos both Greek yogurt come in flavors but the sugar is way to high. They are both great yogurt because of the higher levels of protein (more bang for your buck). The good thing about using regular Cinnamon it has been shown in its self to lower blood sugar and increase digestive ability. The yogurt in its self helps with the dreaded WLS gas! Hope you enjoy it I find the large tubs at Wal-Mart, the small ones at Kroger in there health food section.

I eat it every morning with frozen blueberries and Splenda (or Truvia).  It is my favorite!  I, too, thought it was horrible plain. 

If you like hot (fiery) foods you might enjoy mixing in some chopped chipotle peppers and a little minced onion...it makes a killer sauce!

I also mix it with apple chunks, celery and a few pecans (kinda like a bariatric waldorf salad.)  This is not for new pouches but for those of us who are at least a year out...it is yummy!   Many people cannot tolerate celery but I am fortunate so...learn what works for you and only use the ideas that meet your criteria at the time (i.e., pre-op, post-op - weeks, months...years.)

Just get creative.  You will love it once you learn to use it.
Good luck!
Freddie

Thanks!  I'm going to try it wiht the blueberries later in the day.  I start my pre-op 2 week diet ,which allows yougert as a snack, todayl   Thanks for the help.   I am settling down from the shock of the sour cream taste.