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March 2nd, 2010 . By admin

Yogurt may combat Type 2 Diabetes: Study suggests role for both probiotics and prebiotics

A new study from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, published in the peer-reviewed Journal of the Public Library of Science, has found a promising link between the types of bacterial populations in the gut of diabetics, and how they differ from that of non-diabetics. This exciting study unveils the potential role of probiotics and prebiotics to alter the ...

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March 11th, 2010 . By admin

EXPO Bound! March 12-14

If you’re in the natural retailing industry and heading to Natural Products Expo West, we want to see you there! Visit us at the Anaheim Convention Center, Hall E at Booth 5335. The company principals, our resident “Greek Gods,” look forward to shaking your hand and having you try the product if this is your ...

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May 15th, 2009 . By admin

Benefits of probiotics

Yogurt: Enjoy it live, active and probiotic! What exactly does probiotic mean? Yogurt’s most recent claims to fame have been as a probiotic, a product containing bacteria that are beneficial to the gut. Yogurt becomes a probiotic when the starter cultures used to ferment milk into yogurt are allowed to continue to live in the finished product. ...

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The major update in the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid is gathering plant foods (fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, legumes, seeds, olives and olive oil) in a single group to emphasize their health benefits. The scientific committee made this change to draw attention to the key role of these delicious and healthy plant foods. A new feature on the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid is herbs and spices, for reasons of both health and taste. Also, herbs and spices contribute to the national identities of various Mediterranean cuisines. The committee emphasized the healthfulness of fish and shellfish, highlighting the benefits of eating fish and shellfish at least two times per week.img_med_pyramid

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March 2nd, 2010

Yogurt may combat Type 2 Diabetes: Study suggests role for both probiotics and prebiotics

A new study from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, published in the peer-reviewed Journal of the Public Library of Science, has found a promising link between the types of bacterial populations in the gut of diabetics, and how they differ from that of non-diabetics. This exciting study unveils the potential role of probiotics and prebiotics to alter the ...

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February 16th, 2010

Yogurt – Great Relief for Arthritis Pain

If you have one or more of the following conditions or symptoms – being overweight, a protruding belly, insatiable sugar cravings, digestive problems, constipation, acid reflux, hair loss, ridges on the nails, a whitish tongue, skin rashes, circles under the eyes, inflammation in the gums and diabetes, among others – you are most likely also suffering from arthritis ...

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February 2nd, 2010

Yogurt Named Food of the Decade

Yogurt is finally gaining the credit it deserves from the mainstream media, and for a very good reason. This nutritious food that we love so much has been named Food of the Decade by Harry Balzer, Vice President of the market research firm, the NPD Group. Why all the hype now? Balzer, who has more than thirty years in ...

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January 19th, 2010

Give your Immune System a Boost with Yogurt

It may come as a surprise to learn that 70 percent of your entire immune system is located directly in your digestive tract. Amazingly, there are 500 different types of bacteria coexisting from the mouth all the way to the colon. These bacteria are constantly competing voraciously to attach themselves to the lining of the intestines, where the nutrients ...

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January 15th, 2010

Always rGBH free

The Greek Gods Yogurt products have always been growth-hormone free. It matters. Smaller dairies and related producers were quick to recognize there was no benefit to their milk including rGBH. What is it? Other than being one of the most controversial food products in the world, you mean? Well, rBGH (recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone) is known ...

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January 4th, 2010

Keeping Your New Year’s Resolution

At the beginning of the year we set out to accomplish great things in the months to come. We begin every new year with renewed energy and a positive outlook. Unfortunately, by January’s end many of us have already lost track of our cherished goals and return to old patterns, feeling disappointed that we will never achieve ...

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December 15th, 2009

Yogurt, The Super Food Among All Super Foods

Few foods have just the right combination of outstanding qualities to rise to the honorable title of super food. Blueberries broccoli, spinach and oats are rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium, calcium, fiber and other health promoting compounds. But no other food can quite reach the majestic heights of yogurt. Yogurt has the perfect balance of proteins, carbohydrates and ...

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December 1st, 2009

The Untold Little Secret of the Mediterranean Diet Mediterranean diet 101—

I grew up in Spain—in a region near the beautiful Mediterranean Sea—where I was raised on the traditional, local diet, now known everywhere as the Mediterranean Diet. My book, The Yogurt Diet, is very much based on this lifestyle and way of eating, with a few minor additions aimed to accommodate the needs of those who suffer from disease ...

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November 16th, 2009

Milk Fat May Prevent Breast Cancer

Milk Fat May Prevent Breast Cancer Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is being touted for its breast cancer-fighting properties. Once upon a time we were told, without a doubt, that milk fat was detrimental to our health. As it turns out, this fairy tale was more fiction than fact. Scientists are now learning that the health ...

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October 31st, 2009

Nothing But the Fat Truth in Yogurt

New study reinforces weight loss benefits of full-fat yogurt Yes, ladies, it’s official! Full fat creamy yogurt made headlines this week for being associated with greater fat mass loss and greater total percentage abdominal fat loss. More reinforcement is coming our way, encouraging us to continue enjoying decadently delicious, fat rich Greek Gods Yogurt. Life couldn’t be more fabulous. Dr. Wendy ...

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