I am only 5 days onto this. I bought Onken Fat FreeYoghurt as I need something sweet. It says Carbs 13.4 per 100g of which sugars 12.8. Is this OK. Can anyone recommend the best yoghurt to eat. Thank you
What yoghurt
- Thread starter Rosiek
- Start Date
Hi. Avoid low-fat yoghurt with any added sugar (don't worry about the fat). If you want your yogurt sweeter then go for those that have added sweeteners. We have Irish low-fat, zero added sugar fruit yogurts with added sweeteners. You will have to search high and low for yogurts without added sugar other than Greek yogurts.
Robbity
Expert
- Messages
- 6,686
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Diet only
I'd go for full fat no added sugar yoghurt such as Fage Total (which also has live cultures) and add a little erythritol or couple of drops of liquid stevia if you want it sweet. Add a few berries if you want a fruity version.
Also have a search of the forum as we've had a number of similar questions and a variety of different recommendations.
Yoghurts will contain some natural sugar, and this will vary a bit with different brands.
Robbity
Also have a search of the forum as we've had a number of similar questions and a variety of different recommendations.
Yoghurts will contain some natural sugar, and this will vary a bit with different brands.
Robbity
PenfoldAPD
Well-Known Member
- Messages
- 1,643
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Diet only
️ Fage Total, it has become one of my staples. Nothing added. Use it post dinner but also for breakfast with spinach and poached eggs.
Diamum5972
Well-Known Member
- Messages
- 1,841
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Diet only
- Dislikes
- Prejudiced people (my son has learning difficulties) and not being able to find a job
I'm on a budget and my go to yoghurt is Sainsburys full fat Greek yoghurt. I would avoid the fat free versions, they have added sugar
dbr10
Well-Known Member
- Messages
- 2,237
- Type of diabetes
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
Mongolia
Well-Known Member
- Messages
- 845
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Diet only
Yes agree with others - steer clear of low fat. Look for something that is less than 5g carbs per 100g. I like the Alpro coconut yoghurt and have recently bought Skyr as it was on special offer. Your best bet is to spend some time in the supermarket isle reading all the labels. The variation in carb levels is quite astounding!
ladybird64
Well-Known Member
- Messages
- 1,731
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
- Dislikes
- Dishonesty, selfishness and lack of empathy.
Rosie, I understand this is hard to deal with at the beginning. But it's useful to realise that you crave something sweet, rather than needing it.
Full fat natural yogurt isn't sweet at all but as already mentioned, you can add sweetener to it.
There is also sugar free jellies, next to the ordinary jellies. You can buy them ready to eat, but at nearly 70p a pop, they're not cheap!
You can make up your own, I make mine in disposable plastic cups, add a couple berries and some cream. Maybe try that?
ladybird64
Well-Known Member
- Messages
- 1,731
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
- Dislikes
- Dishonesty, selfishness and lack of empathy.
Rosie, you post as often as you need to! No question too small, honestly. We have all been where you are now, and understand how it can make you feel lost (and upset!). Whatever you want to find out, suggestions for meals, food to avoid, there will be someone around to help you
Thank you. I find night time the worse as I feel I need something snack but nothing I have done will stop that. If I have a piece of fruit, then I want something savoury, then something sweet. I end up going to bed
ladybird64
Well-Known Member
- Messages
- 1,731
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
- Dislikes
- Dishonesty, selfishness and lack of empathy.
You have got my empathy Rosie, this sounds very familiar to me. Not sure if you have overeating, or binge issues, but if so, you are definitely not alone with that!
Magisham
Well-Known Member
- Messages
- 152
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
For a savoury snack I bought some pork scratchings as I saw someone mention them on the forum. There's no carbs and they are yummy. I made some little sugar free fat free"cakes" the other night too. To make 6, mash up a banana, then beat it together with 2 eggs. Grease a 6 hole muffin tin and put about 5 fresh raspberries in each compartment. Pour the banana and egg mixture over them, then bake for 15 minutes at regulo 5. They are not quite like normal cakes, but are not bad as a little treat.
Mongolia
Well-Known Member
- Messages
- 845
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Diet only
Or try making some nut butter fudge. I use 1 tbsp of peanut butter (could use almond instead), 2 tbsp of double cream and a teaspoon of sweetener. Mix together and it forms a thick paste which is a bit like fudge. I suppose you could grate in a bit of dark chocolate too.
Always full fat with all dairy products.
I make my own yoghurt occasionally.
Spoon full of full fat live yoghurt needed if you don't want to be bothered with cultures.
Make sure the yoghurt has been at room temperature for a few hours to liven up the little creatures that live in there.
You don't need to weigh measure or count anything.
Bring some milk to the boil .... but only just you need to be there and soon as you see it about to boil remove it from the heat.
Cool down to warm to the touch of your knuckle.
Stir in the live room tempertaure yoghurt ... gently you don't want loads of air agiteted into it.
That's it.
Just pour into seal able container leaving a bit of space at the top for expansion.
I have an old fashioned airing cupboard as my dark warm place to leave it to ferment. 24 hrs in these conditions and you have full fat plain live yoghurt .... doesn't come much fresher than that.
I make my own yoghurt occasionally.
Spoon full of full fat live yoghurt needed if you don't want to be bothered with cultures.
Make sure the yoghurt has been at room temperature for a few hours to liven up the little creatures that live in there.
You don't need to weigh measure or count anything.
Bring some milk to the boil .... but only just you need to be there and soon as you see it about to boil remove it from the heat.
Cool down to warm to the touch of your knuckle.
Stir in the live room tempertaure yoghurt ... gently you don't want loads of air agiteted into it.
That's it.
Just pour into seal able container leaving a bit of space at the top for expansion.
I have an old fashioned airing cupboard as my dark warm place to leave it to ferment. 24 hrs in these conditions and you have full fat plain live yoghurt .... doesn't come much fresher than that.
- Messages
- 23,618
- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Pump
- Dislikes
- Disrespectful people
The full fat version of the Onken Natural Yogurt has only 3.8g of carbs per 100g, it's delicious and I was buying it before discovering Lidl's Milbona Greek Yogurt.........which again is creamy and delicious.
- Messages
- 21,889
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Diet only
Do you like hot chocolate?
I find it kills the munchies dead, and this recipe is fine if you are doing LCHF,
Low Carb Hot Choc
Boil kettle.
Add a heaped teasp of good quality cocoa powder to a big mug (not 'hot choc mix, cos that has milk powder and sugar added)
Add 1.5 ish heaped teasp of sugar substitute to mug
Make the powders into a paste with a dribble of water (get rid of the lumps)
Add boiling water and stir until smooth
Top up with double cream.
Add caramel, lemon, orange or mint essences, if desired
Enjoy
All quantities adjustable
I enjoy Alpro Simply Plain. It is only 2.1g carbs per 100g. It is very tasty, is cheaper than Fage and has about half the calories.
