Greek yogurt

I have been following the Biggest Loser Cookbook and Greek yogurt shows up as a snack quite frequently, but it is so expensive. I went online to figure out what was so great about Greek yogurt:

Greek yogurt is a great source of protein with almost twenty grams on average per eight ounce serving. Compare this to the typical nine to 13 grams seen in most standard yogurts

Despite its high protein content, Greek yogurt is lower in carbohydrates than most standard commercial yogurts making it a good choice for keeping blood sugar levels under control. The fat-free version is also low in calories, with only 120 calories per eight ounce serving. Other health benefits of Greek yogurt include lower sodium content than standard yogurt – usually almost half as much as in most non-Greek brands

The only drawback is that it does have a slightly lower calcium content.

And the best part is you can make your own!

All you need to do is line a colander with cheesecloth.
Dump a container of plain yogurt into the cheesecloth and let the whey drain from the yogurt for 24 hours in the refrigerator. The consistency of the yogurt will be similar to sour cream when it is finished.