skyr... "Icelandic Yogurt"... a near perfect food source

[chef316]

"it is a non-fat, high protein, high calcium cultured dairy product.
It is more textured than yoghurt or cottage cheese, it is less firm than any reasonable cheese."


So I have 3oz of this when i first wake up here is the nutrional value:

For a 6oz portion plain skyr (170g):
Calories 100
Total Fat 0g
Sat Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Choles. 5mg
Sodium 70mg
Total Carb 6g
Sugars 4g (These are natural from the dairy fyi)
Protein 17g (Extremely high quality too)
Calcium 20% of DV (based on 2000calorie diet obv)

Not to mention it has all the same active cultures that yogurt does! If you buy a flavored brand it is only about 20 more calories and 6g more of sugars.

http://catdynamics.blogspot.com/2005...e-of-skyr.html

www.skyr.is/ (this is the only brand in the states atm, and is only carried by whole foods)



This also makes an amazing dip with spices, herbs mixed in for a "snack."

This is a cancer fighting power wake up meal that I have made with it (but don't use the honey myself cause i'm on a major cut):

Skyr
Blueberries
Brazil Nut
Almonds
Natural unprocessed honey
Flax Seeds

With Green/Black tea... this has so many nutrional benifits that you will be getting compliments within two weeks about how you looked refreshed.


Anyways I discovered this and thought I would share... thoughts/questions/other?

[Marius_Ursus]

"it is a non-fat, high protein, high calcium cultured dairy product.
It is more textured than yoghurt or cottage cheese, it is less firm than any reasonable cheese."


So I have 3oz of this when i first wake up here is the nutrional value:

For a 6oz portion plain skyr (170g):
Calories 100
Total Fat 0g
Sat Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Choles. 5mg
Sodium 70mg
Total Carb 6g
Sugars 4g (These are natural from the dairy fyi)
Protein 17g (Extremely high quality too)
Calcium 20% of DV (based on 2000calorie diet obv)

Not to mention it has all the same active cultures that yogurt does! If you buy a flavored brand it is only about 20 more calories and 6g more of sugars.

http://catdynamics.blogspot.com/2005...e-of-skyr.html

www.skyr.is/ (this is the only brand in the states atm, and is only carried by whole foods)



This also makes an amazing dip with spices, herbs mixed in for a "snack."

This is a cancer fighting power wake up meal that I have made with it (but don't use the honey myself cause i'm on a major cut):

Skyr
Blueberries
Brazil Nut
Almonds
Natural unprocessed honey
Flax Seeds

With Green/Black tea... this has so many nutrional benifits that you will be getting compliments within two weeks about how you looked refreshed.


Anyways I discovered this and thought I would share... thoughts/questions/other?

I'm always looking for a new type of yogurt to try. My only thought is that it's a big shame my closest Whole Foods is an hour away.

[CharliC]

Sounds very similar to quark (to which I'm addicted ).

[daniel2k4]

sounds like pretty similar to greek yoghurt.
just normal yoghurt with less whey.

[crazymutha]

sounds like pretty similar to greek yoghurt.
just normal yoghurt with less whey.

***e fat free greek yougurt has 20p and 9c per cup;

Is the 3 oz measurement of this Icelandic stuff volume or weight?

This Icelandic stuff seems to win anyway.

[chef316]

***e fat free greek yougurt has 20p and 9c per cup;

Is the 3 oz measurement of this Icelandic stuff volume or weight?

This Icelandic stuff seems to win anyway.

weight i listed the grams about for the nutritional info as well... i just go with a 3oz portion for myself sense i'm on a cut to keep my calories lower

[LarryByrd]

Seems pretty legit. I'll make sure to get some when I go shopping.

[crazymutha]

weight i listed the grams about for the nutritional info as well... i just go with a 3oz portion for myself sense i'm on a cut to keep my calories lower

Oh. right.

This stuff has less sugar, so

Thanks for the idea!

[chef316]

sounds like pretty similar to greek yoghurt.
just normal yoghurt with less whey.

have to double check but i'm pretty sure this has less sugar

[anonymous]

seems very good, too bad i dont live near a whole food store and i doubt shop rite/pathmark have any

[blacksmith77]

Sounds very similar to quark (to which I'm addicted ).

x2 just smashed some quark with almond butter , that stuff is goo-od

[cyde]

Sounds overpriced but thanks for the info.

[AlexTeenbb97]

Sounds overpriced but thanks for the info.

Costs 1,5$ 500 grams in ICeland!

[SuffolkPunch]

Fat free? I don't want people to remove essential nutrients before selling me a product. Store brand full fat Greek yogurt all the way for my money.

[Gxp23]

Costs 1,5$ 500 grams in ICeland!

Threads almost 7 years old, well done.

[WonderPug]

Threads almost 7 years old, well done.

That's older than my pug, who, by the way, does not prefer any form of yogurt.

[Gxp23]

That's older than my pug, who, by the way, does not prefer any form of yogurt.

I can only imagine your pugs disgust at the fat free one regardless.

[WonderPug]

I can only imagine your pugs disgust at the fat free one regardless.

Indeed.

His preferred diet is actually very similar to mine -- whole and minimally processed foods that are very high in fat, moderate in protein and extremely low in carbs. And I'd like to add that we sport lustrous fur

[Gxp23]

Indeed.

His preferred diet is actually very similar to mine -- whole and minimally processed foods that are very high in fat, moderate in protein and extremely low in carbs. And I'd like to add that we sport lustrous fur

I can picture you both sitting down to a big ol' steak, followed by a cheese platter with a small portion of grapes.

[JerryB]

How is this product a perfect food?

I think you are overstating the benefits.

[WonderPug]

I can picture you both sitting down to a big ol' steak, followed by a cheese platter with a small portion of grapes.

Grapes? Heaven forbid.

[Gxp23]

Grapes? Heaven forbid.

Just a couple, maybe not for your Pug though, a marrow filled bone perhaps?

[desslok]

I can only imagine your pugs disgust at the fat free one regardless.

I highly doubt that pugs in the paleolithic age would make their own yogurt

[Gxp23]

I highly doubt that pugs in the paleolithic age would make their own yogurt

But they would if they could....perhaps.

[ironwill2008]

PSA to anyone who might not be aware:



Grapes (and thus raisins as well) are, like chocolate, verboten foods for dogs.

[Jcart159]

PSA to anyone who might not be aware:



Grapes (and thus raisins as well) are, like chocolate, verboten foods for dogs.

Isn't it that their stomachs can't break down the skin, and they begin to get stuck? Or is that an old wives tale...

[Gxp23]

PSA to anyone who might not be aware:



Grapes (and thus raisins as well) are, like chocolate, verboten foods for dogs.

Yup, realised that shortly after posting, Pug was right on the case though.

[MetilHed]

Maybe you can come back with another price update in 6 years.

[ironwill2008]

Isn't it that their stomachs can't break down the skin, and they begin to get stuck? Or is that an old wives tale...

Grapes have been linked to canine kidney failure. The exact compound(s) responsible haven't yet been isolated.



Chocolate is toxic to dogs because of the caffeine and theobromine content.





A few other common food items harmful to dogs are onions, garlic, and avocados.

[hellstorm2004]

***e Greek Yogurt 0% Fat has 23g protein for 140 cals. Its almost like a scoop of SAN Whey.