Yoghurt is a fabulous fridge staple and makes not only a perfect snack, but can be a great addition to breakfast, a protein boost to smoothies, a great base for dips and dressings and a sour cream alternative.

After weight loss surgery we encourage you to choose a higher protein option that tastes great. There is no need to stick to the ultra low fat or ‘diet’ varieties.

A well stocked fridge should contain both plain Greek yoghurt, due to its versatility, as well as some ‘grab and go’ flavoured options for a nutrient rich snack.

When selecting a yoghurt, take a look at the nutrition information panel and try to select one that fits the following criteria:

• Protein: greater than 5g per 100g

• Sugar: less than 10g per 100g

• Total fat: less than 2g per 100g

Examples of yoghurts in Australian supermarkets that fit these criteria are as follows:

• Aldi Dairy Dream Hi-Protein Natural Yoghurt

• Aldi Yoguri High Protein Greek Style Yoghurt Flavours

• Aldi Yoguri High Protein Yoghurt Flavours

• Jalna Pot Set Fat Free Natural Yoghurt

• Chobani Plain, Flavoured and Fit yoghurt ranges (the Chobani Flip range is higher in sugar than our selection criteria)

• Danone YoPro range

• Farmers Union, Greek Style, Less than 0.5% fat yoghurt

• Siggi’s Yoghurts 0.5% Milkfat

• Tamar Valley 99.85% Fat Free Natural Yoghurt

• Tamar Valley Yoghurt No Added Sugar Greek Style Yoghurt Blueberry

• Tamar Valley Yoghurt No Added Sugar Greek Style Yoghurt Mango

• Tamar Valley Yoghurt No Added Sugar Greek Style Yoghurt Strawberry

• Tamar Valley Yoghurt No Added Sugar Greek Style Yoghurt Passionfruit

• Two Good Yoghurt Range

• Woolworths High Protein Plain Yoghurt

• Yo Pro Plant Based High Protein Yoghurt Range

This is not an exhaustive list, so check your favourite against the criteria we have listed above and see if it fits.

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