Greek Yogurt is Amazing!

I remember the first time I tried Greek Yogurt and was amazed by the thick, creamy texture and delicious taste. I felt like I was indulging, but the truth is I was eating something extremely healthy for me that had zero grams of fat and tons of protein. The difference between regular old yogurt and Greek yogurt is the way it is made. Greek yogurt has an additional process where manufacturers strain the whey out of the yogurt, which gives it its rich and creamy texture. It is guilt free and very good for you. By volume it has twice the protein of regular yogurt and less sugar, carbs and sodium. If you haven't had it, give it a try, I promise you will love it.

The plain 0% fat Greek yogurt can be used in replacement of sour cream. It has no fat, and is extremely thick and creamy in texture, but guilt free! You can also add some nuts, fresh fruit, granola and agave nectar to it for a sweet treat, or use it in a healthy smoothie. My favorite brand is Fage and now you can get different delicious flavors as well.

Here is an amazing sauce for Fish Taco's from Rachael Ray's website where you can make the dish healthier by substituting in Greek Yogurt. Enjoy!

Green Garlic Sour Cream for Fish Tacos

• 1 ripe Haas avocado
• 1 large clove garlic
• Juice of 1 large, ripe organic lemon
• 1 cup sour cream or Greek Yogurt
• Salt, to taste

Directions

Scoop the avocado into a food processor. Grate the garlic into a paste using a fine grater or finely chop the garlic and mash into paste with a little salt. Add the garlic to the avocado along with the lemon juice, about 3-4 tablespoons, and the sour cream or Greek Yogurt. Process until very smooth and season with salt, to taste. Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Chill until ready to serve.