Diet & Nutrition
When we suggested Jess' delicious, low-fat tuna cakes for Mother's Day brunch on our Facebook page, Max was not a fan of the idea.
"Yes, that's exactly what Mom wants on Mother's Day: low-fat tuna cakes! I say, give her a pint of Ben & Jerry's, and let her watch a Project Runway marathon while you clean the house. Now, there's...
Following the Mediterranean diet, which includes Greek Yogurt, can help weight loss and improve overall health.
(Sun Valley, California) March 22, 2012 - As swimsuit season approaches, many Americans have weight loss on their minds. But what’s even more important than losing inches? Losing pounds. Losing weight can help lower risk factors for deadly conditions such as coronary heart disease (CHD)...
Blueberries and Greek yogurt have both been linked to weight loss in clinical studies.
(Sun Valley, California) March 22, 2012 - For some time, researchers have known about the link between yogurt and losing weight. A 2005 study published in the International Journal of Obesity showed that dieters eating a low-calorie, high-calcium diet that included yogurt lost 81% more belly fat than dieters on a...
So yes, spring is approaching fast, but we're not here today to recommend a new diet in anticipation of summer. You see, we don't believe in diets. We do believe in healthful, mindful eating. We believe in making wise food choices (most of the time), avoiding excess food, eating slowly and savoring each bite.
But a diet, in the sense of restricting your calories and/or your food choices for several...
This is a guest post by Nikko Generales B.S., EMT-B
It was truly love at first site when honey first came into contact with Voskos’s Plain Greek Yogurt. It was as if all the stars became aligned and wedding bells rang in perfect harmony. This was truly a match made in heaven.
You see unbeknownst to them, honey and Voskos’s Plain Greek Yogurt actually share many of the same health...
Watching the Superbowl doesn't have to mean overeating, or eating junk. Here are some healthy, delicious, EASY super bowl snack ideas.
1. Our very own avocado-yogurt sip with cumin. Avocado contains healthy oils, and the yogurt adds protein and reduces the number of calories in each serving.
2. White bean dip...
Polls say that most people choose to make New Year's Resolutions. Of course, one can take inventory of one's life and decide to make changes at any time - but there's something about that end of a year and the beginning of a new one that makes it especially appropriate to reflect and make resolutions.
So we asked the folks here at the Voskos headquarters what they would like to change in 2012, and...
The holiday season is upon us, and many of us have already started baking. Soon, we will host family and friends, or visit them - bearing gifts, of course, including food gifts. If you're hoping to make holiday recipes that are not just delicious but also healthy and easy, look no further - we've compiled several ways Voksos Greek Yogurt can help make this holiday season extra delicious, AND extra...
You can avoid adding pounds during the holidays by choosing healthy snacks like Greek yogurt, that can help promote weight loss.
Sun Valley, CA— November 23, 2011 – The six weeks between the Thanksgiving feast and New Year's can be dangerous to your diet. If you typically gain weight during the holiday season, a registered dietitian has some advice: snack on Greek Yogurt. "It's much easier to...
Thanksgiving is a challenge! According to the Calorie Control Council, the average American consumes more than 4,500 calories and a whopping 229 grams of fat on Thanksgiving. That's more than twice the amount of calories and three times the amount of fat most of us should consume in a day.
We at Voskos think holidays are a time to splurge, and that if you eat right most of the time, it's OK to...