I Ate Greek Yogurt Every Morning for a Week and Noticed 4 Big Changes

I Ate Greek Yogurt Every Morning for a Week and Noticed 4 Big Changes

 Greek yogurt is often praised by health experts for its slew of benefits like rich calcium, which is vital for strong bones, high protein and gut-friendly probiotics.  Plus it can also aid in weight loss goals by reducing appetite thanks to the protein.  But does incorporating it into your daily routine actually make a difference? It does, according to consumers who ate Greek yogurt every day for a week.  Eat This, Not That!  spoke with a number of people who said that after a few days, they could see a difference. From better digestion to satiety, here’s the notable changes that people experienced.

 

1. Weight Loss

 Suzanne Andrews, President of Healthwise Exercise and creator of Functional Fitness with Suzanne Andrews, PBS TV, wanted to lose weight after a memorable trip to Italy. After touring around the country for three weeks, Andrews gained 10 pounds.  To help lose the weight, she ate Greek yogurt daily.  “After a certain age, losing weight is a challenge as my metabolism is slower than a turtle,” she explains.  “But Greek yogurt for breakfast to the rescue.”  She has reduced her appetite and lost two pounds per week as a result. 

2. Why Greek Yogurt Helps with Weight Loss

 Greek yogurt is a popular choice among people who want to stay on track with their wellness goals. It really can help shed weight.  According to nutrition expert and personal trainer, Mary Sabat MS, RDN, LD, “protein-packed fermented food supports both lean muscle growth and gut health—two factors that can improve body composition and reduce belly fat.  Look for unsweetened versions with live cultures.”   Sabat suggests adding berries and flax seeds to Greek yogurt for breakfast or mixing it with herbs for a high-protein savory dip. There are many ways to incorporate Greek yogurt into your diet. 

3. More Energy

Feeling sluggish makes it difficult to get through the day and if your usual pick-me-up isn’t working, try Greek yogurt.  It helped Joy Grout, personal trainer and owner of Personalized Fitness For You, with her energy levels.  “I ate Chobani plain Greek yogurt every morning for a week as part of my own experiment before recommending it to clients,” she says.  "The most noticeable change was that I had sustained energy levels throughout my morning workouts, and I didn't experience energy crashes like I did with my usual breakfast," the participant stated. 

4. Feeling Full Longer

 Another big change Grout experienced was that she felt full longer.  She says, "The protein content (around 20g per serving) kept me fuller longer, so I wasn't reaching for snacks before lunch." This is exactly what I observe in my clients, who have similar morning routines that include a lot of protein. One client reported losing three pounds in her first week simply by swapping her sugary cereal for Greek yogurt with berries.”

 5. Better Digestion

 For Jeremy Gurewitz , Co-founder & CEO at Solace Health Greek yogurt improved his gut health.  As probiotics support the immune system by maintaining the balance of the gut microbiome, he states, "Within two weeks, I already noticed better digestion and felt less bloating." “Daily consumption is key, as probiotics need 7–14 days to colonize the gut effectively,” he explains.  “I recommend unsweetened, plain Greek yogurt with berries as a daily food source, since they’re packed with antioxidants.”