Worst Foods for Gut Health: The Short Answer The worst foods for gut health, judged by how consistently research links them with poorer outcomes, are processed meat, alcohol, a diet low in fiber, ultra-processed foods and sugary drinks. Some emulsifiers and non-sugar sweeteners alter gut bacteria in early studies. “Worst” here means most consistently linked…
Baking with Greek yogurt: how it differs from regular yogurt Baking with Greek yogurt works best when you use it as a thick, high-protein ingredient rather than a straight stand-in for regular yogurt. It can replace sour cream cup for cup and part of the butter or oil, adds tang and moisture to quick breads,…
What Greek yogurt and protein powder add up to Greek yogurt and protein powder are an easy pairing: stirring powder into plain Greek yogurt raises the protein in one bowl without cooking. A 6-ounce (170 g) serving of plain nonfat Greek yogurt already has about 17 g of protein (USDA), and half a scoop of…
What to eat when your stomach is upset When your stomach is upset, start with small sips of fluid, then try small portions of bland, easy-to-digest foods such as crackers, toast, rice, bananas, oats, noodles or soup. For a day or two, skip greasy and very sugary foods, alcohol and caffeine, then return to your…
How to incubate yogurt: the short answer To incubate yogurt, pour milk cultured at 108–115°F (42–46°C) into warm, covered jars and hold them at about 110°F (43°C), within 5°F either way, without moving them. Most extension guides give 4 to 10 hours. Check for a soft gel from about 4 hours, then refrigerate at 40°F…
Are Chobani yogurt drinks healthy? It depends. Chobani’s current yogurt drinks, its High Protein Greek Yogurt Drinks, list 15 to 30 g of protein, 0 g of added sugar and no lactose, which fits federal added-sugar advice. The trade-off is how they taste sweet: the one full label we could read uses stevia and monk…
These frozen yogurt bark recipes share one simple method: sweeten plain Greek yogurt lightly, spread it about 1/4 inch thick on parchment, press on toppings and freeze for at least 3 hours. The four here are chocolate peanut butter swirl, tropical mango-pineapple, maple-cinnamon seed and nut, and lemon-raspberry. Each makes 8 servings in a 9…
Baking with plain yogurt: what it does in a batter Baking with plain yogurt works because yogurt is a moist, acidic dairy ingredient. Its acid reacts with baking soda to make the gas that lifts a batter, and its water and milk fat keep the crumb moist. It can stand in for buttermilk cup for…
These nonfat Greek yogurt recipes work with the yogurt’s thick, tangy texture and its habit of curdling when it gets hot. There are four: a warm berry oatmeal, a tuna salad with grapes and no mayonnaise, a white chicken chili, and a peach-raspberry soft serve, each adapted from a USDA or university extension recipe. USDA…
How to digest food faster: the short answer There’s no switch that makes digestion run faster, and a steady pace is normal. But if you want to digest food faster so meals sit less heavily, a few habits have evidence behind them: smaller meals eaten slowly and chewed well, a 10 to 15 minute walk…