This delicious product is one of the best inventions of the Greeks. Greek yogurt is the perfect treat for those who want to lose weight in a healthy lifestyle. It improves digestion, provides the body with protein, calcium, live bifidobacteria and lactobacilli. The treat helps to strengthen the immune system and even fight depression. It is worth consuming it every day.
A fermented milk product originally from Greece is distinguished by its high nutritional value, record protein content, and low fat content. This low-calorie delicacy can be used as a dressing for salads, when preparing sauces, meat dishes, sandwiches. But Greek yogurt is good on its own.
Benefits of Greek Yogurt
Compared to regular yoghurt, Greek is denser in consistency. It resembles yogurt or yogurt. A lot of milk is used in the preparation of the product. The calorie content of the delicacy is on average 53 kcal per 100 g. The composition of a valuable product per 100 g includes 10 g of protein, only 4 g of sugar, 33 mg of sodium, 6 cholesterol. Plus, healthy yogurt contains 10% of your daily calcium requirement.
Greek yogurt has positive effects on the body:
- Improves the digestibility of food, normalizes digestion.
- Helps establish healthy intestinal microflora.
- Makes the immune system stronger.
- Reduces the risk of cancer for the digestive system.
- Strengthens bone tissue.
- Promotes weight loss by stimulating metabolism.
- Reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
- Helps to cope with depression, improves mood.
A fermented milk product is a delicacy for long-livers. It should be consumed in the amount of 1-3 servings per day. Yogurt is especially beneficial during colds. You can cook it yourself, at home.
Method for preparing Greek yogurt
Homemade Greek yogurt is made from cow's, goat's or sheep's milk. Boiled, pasteurized milk is not suitable for recipes. You will also need a starter culture, a special bacterial culture. Even a child can handle the preparation of the product. The following method of fermenting a treat has proven itself well:
- Heat 2 liters of whole milk in a saucepan to 85-90 degrees Celsius. Do not bring to a boil.
- Pour the liquid into a container in which the yogurt will be prepared. Cool it to a temperature of 50-52 degrees.
- Dissolve 4 tablespoons of the starter culture in a separate bowl with a little milk.
- Pour the diluted starter culture into warm milk, stir so that there are no lumps.
- Cover the container with a film with holes punctured in it, put a towel or blanket on top to keep warm. Leave the pot for 3-5 hours.
- After 5 hours, place the container in the refrigerator for a couple of hours and can be consumed by stirring the mixture thoroughly.
Natural homemade yogurt should be eaten within a week, otherwise the product will go bad. Sour milk delicacy can be used with berries or nuts, herbs, make desserts from it and more. They can replace sour cream, mayonnaise, barbecue marinade.
