Tasty Tuesday

Tasty Tuesday: Greek Yogurt

Greek yogurt is a great source of protein, potassium, and calcium and is also an important source of probiotics.The nutrients in yogurt help build strong bones, aid digestion, and keep your immune system going strong. Along with having less watery whey than regular yogurt -- which helps make the Greek variety super-thick -- Greek yogurt also has 38% less sodium,40% less sugar and fewer carbs than regular yogurt and packs twice the protein.

Did you know???

• Greek yogurt fights the bad bacteria in your digestive tract that can cause diarrhea.
• Greek yogurt contains probiotics which is helpful for those who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome and intestinal disease such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis.
• Greek yogurt helps to lower high blood pressure by its rich source of calcium, magnesium and potassium.
• Greek yogurt helps in weight reduction by its double doze of protein compared to normal yogurt.

Considering all these nutritional and health benefits of Greek yogurt, i would suggest that you try a simple yet tasty recipe based on greek yogurt for your pre or post workouts sessions.This can be a great substitute for a low calorie but high energy nutritional meal.   

High energy Booster: Fruity Maple Refueler Shake

Ingredients:

1/2 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
1 cup strawberries (or any berry or cut-up fruit)
frozen banana, cut in chunks
2 tablespoons maple syrup
4 oz cold water
Ice

Calories: 254

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until completely smooth. Pour into glasses and sprinkle with nutmeg, if desired.Picture and Ingredient courtesy +TIME .

All these ingredients are readily available in any super market. Quick way to getting healthy!!

Check in every Tuesday, for more interesting nutritional packed ingredients.