Just Have Some Yogurt

[u/theatlantic]

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/2026/10/yogurt-best-protein-source/688950/?utm_source=reddit&utm_campaign=the-atlantic&utm_medium=social&utm_content=edit-promo

[u/theatlantic]

Matteo Wong: “In an era of GLP-1 drugs and peptide stacks and Oura rings and self-optimization, of wellness influencers and looks-maxxers, everybody seems to be doing everything they can to eat as much protein as possible. The magical macronutrient will supposedly make you more muscular, or more toned, or thinner—or something, really anything, just better. Amid the protein frenzy, regular food seemingly doesn’t cut it anymore … 

“Into the fray, I would suggest a humble alternative: Have some yogurt. Calorie for calorie, Greek yogurt has more protein than Chipotle’s High Protein Low Calorie Bowl, Kraft’s new PowerMac, or yes, a Dunkin’ Nutty Pumpkin Iced Protein Latte. So do some traditional yogurts, as well as other fermented options in the dairy aisle such as skyr and kefir. And that’s if you opt for the full-fat, luscious kind (which I recommend). Nonfat Greek yogurt, which is lower in calories, is roughly as protein-dense as a David bar—with the added benefits of having just two ingredients (milk, culture) and not tasting like plastic.

“Yogurt is not only full of protein but also good for your bones, your digestion, and your immune system. Yogurt is an ingredient: Eat it plain or bake with it, use it as the base of a sauce or dip, throw it in a marinade or soup. Sure, some yogurts have added sugars, but so does a Starbucks Iced Banana Protein Cream Matcha. And as far as health fads go, yogurt is typically probiotic. All things considered, yogurt may be the easiest protein of all.”

Read more: https://theatln.tc/0S52iKnL 

[u/the_noise_we_made → u/theatlantic]

I hate yogurt, though.

[u/ilmd]

I have it almost every morning with berries.

[u/Love_Lair → u/ilmd]

I eat fruit for a snack, but always add yogurt so I have protein with every meal

Beans as vegetable protein is also a blessing

[u/evenmoremushrooms → u/ilmd]

Also great that one can add chia seeds to get extra fiber.

[u/Dymills77]

Jokes on you I’m lactose intolerant

[u/Paperwife2 → u/Dymills77]

Fage has a lactose free Greek yogurt.

[u/Moosycakes → u/Dymills77]

Greek yogurt is actually a lot lower in lactose than regular milk/yogurt due to the way it is produced (fermenting and then straining removes a large amount of the lactose). I react badly to lactose but eat a lot of Greek yogurt, it just has to be real Greek yogurt rather than “Greek style”. My dietitian told me that the one I get is particularly low in carbohydrates in general which helps a lot. I eat a lot of Greek yogurt 😹 It’s also possible to get lactose free yogurt of course!

[u/evenmoremushrooms → u/Dymills77]

You can make yogurt from lactose-free milk. It's really easy because lactose-free milk is high-temperature pasteurized, so you don't have to scald the milk first. Starting a batch in an Instant Pot takes me about 5 minutes.

[u/north78 → u/evenmoremushrooms]

Could,you share how do you use instant pot for making lactose free yogurt?

[u/evenmoremushrooms → u/north78]

Sure.

• Step 1: Fill 2-3 pint-size mason jars with milk from a newly opened container of lactose-free milk (filtered lactose-free works the best for a thick yogurt because it is higher in protein).
• Step 2: Stir 1 tablespoon (or more) [edited] of yogurt or starter into the milk per jar and put the lids on. (I bought a cultures for health starter for the initial batch, then start new yogurt using the old yogurt. You could use regular grocery store yogurt just to try things out, though it won't be as reliable in terms of the flavor & texture.)
• Step 3: Put the jars in the instant pot and fill the pot with cold or warm water until it reaches the necks of the mason jars.
• Step 4: Set Instant Pot to "yogurt" for 12 hours. If you don't have a yogurt setting, you can manually set it to hold at 110 F.
• Step 5: Put lid on and let it sit for 12 hours (after it comes up to temperature), then move the jars to the fridge.

Note again, you don't have to scald the milk first because lactose-free milk is high-temperature processed (due to it being more prone to spoiling otherwise).

If you don't own mason jars, you could pour the milk directly in the instant pot to make the yogurt. But I found making it in jars helps it last longer and prevent it from getting runny.

[Edited for clarity] [Edited because I realized I use more yogurt starter than what I had originally listed, though it should work with a smaller amount]

[u/deftones5554]

Paywalled. I can’t have dairy because it makes me break out :(

Does dairy free have the same effect?

[u/fasterthanfood → u/deftones5554]

Based on the excerpt posted here, it seems the main effect they’re bragging about is the protein content. There’s nothing magical about yogurt, it’s just a good source of protein.

So check the label on the dairy-free yogurt you prefer and see if it’s high-protein. If it is, great. If it’s not, make sure you’re getting enough protein in your overall diet.

[u/FlexPointe → u/deftones5554]

Same. I love yogurt but every time I eat it I get cystic acne. Doesn’t seem to matter what kind. I’ll never forget my derm when I was in middle school said that wasn’t possible.

[u/Ch3rrytr1x]

Chobani 20g protein!!! Saves my life!

[u/sparklemountain]

Funded by the dairy industry, I can almost guarantee. A truly appalling industry with a huge amount of clout. When they have surplus cheese they get the fast food companies to push cheesy garbage food so prices don’t fall. Everyone is constantly being manipulated into consuming dairy. In addition to being extraordinarily unethical and cruel, it’s downright disgusting when you really think about. 

[u/Quentin__Tarantulino]

Yes, yogurt is good. Chicken too. Lots of things, actually.