It’s no secret that we all enjoy food! It’s what humans live for, but sometimes we enjoy it too much, and our waistlines end up paying for it.

When it comes to correcting our eating habits and losing weight consistently, we have a hard time sticking to a diet because our food options aren’t as tasty as they were before.

Luckily, there is an option that we can use as a substitute for the calorie-dense sauces without sacrificing the flavor of the food. That ingredient is plain Greek yogurt.

Let’s look at why Greek yogurt is a wise option to include in your meals/diet and how we can use it to our advantage.

Greek Yogurt for Weight Loss

Before we go into ways we can use it in dishes, let’s discuss why this is a good option, especially if you need to lose weight.

Greek yogurt is going to have way fewer calories than most sauce options. For a serving comparison, greek yogurt, on average, will have a hundred fewer calories and twice the protein of sour cream. Adding it to your meals makes you feel more satiated after eating. Because of this, you are far less likely to snack in between meals, which can help decrease one’s overall calorie intake for the day.

Lastly, greek yogurt is a probiotic that will help improve the gut’s digestion function and break down nutrients for the body. Probiotics can be paired with prebiotics (fruits and veggies). This will aid in fueling the probiotics to carry out their task.

Now, let’s look at ways to incorporate it into meals.

Simple substitutes

I love Mexican food, as most of you do! This is where the Greek yogurt shines. Swap out the sour cream for Greek yogurt, and you won’t be able to tell the difference when eating. Go ahead and try it next time. You can also mix seasoning into it. I like to add ranch seasoning when I’m eating wings rather than having a typical ranch, which is super calorie-dense.

Finally, you can swap out cream cheese base sauces with Greek yogurt, knocking the calories down without sacrificing flavor. Finally, let’s finish off with one last piece of advice.

Closing Statement

I hope you found this information helpful and that you have a better idea of how to attack weight loss. There are plenty of other recipes for which Greek yogurt and other light-calorie sauce options can be used. I encourage you to look up your favorite dishes and see if you can make them calorie-friendly or pack more protein.

Stay consistent with your eating habits, and be patient for the results. Take it one day at a time, and you will be there in no time!

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