There’s always a food craze and lately, the kick has been
Greek yogurt. It is touted for its increased protein and rich and creamy
texture, but there is apparently a downside to the dairy product. Luckily, this
doesn’t have to do with your health. It is about the environment, so if you
don’t care about the earth you live on and whether it will be around for
generations to come, then you can stop reading. However, if you have a caring
heart and are conscientious about what goes on around you, then read on.
According to the Yahoo! Shine article (yes, I get
inspiration from a great number of stories on this site) “The Dark Side of Greek Yogurt,” the acid whey that is strained out of regular yogurt to produce
the Greek version is harmful and no one knows quite what to do with it.
Producers can’t just simply dump it because it acid would pollute the waterways
and harm soil. The temporary solution is to pay farmers to take it and feed it
to their cows, which can actually harm their digestive systems if consumed in
large quantities. They also sell it to body builders in large tubs.
The good news, like I previously
stated, this so-called dark side of Greek yogurt does not have to do with your
health. You can continue to eat the stuff. I have tried Greek yogurt and I was
pleased. As a vegetarian, I am always looking for ways to get more protein in
my diet. I like yogurt, so eating Greek yogurt is a great option for me, although,
I generally opt for the larger tubs of regular yogurt when at the store. It is
less expensive and contains less packaging.
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