Getting the most out of yogurt

We've all heard a lot of good things about yogurt, but getting the benefits is more complicated that just grabbing whatever looks good off the grocery store shelf. Many yogurts are chock full of sugar, which can easily double or even triple the total calorie count and end up out-weighing any good benefits you were hoping for. Make sure you're choosing brands and varieties that are made with nonfat or low fat milk and have a reasonable sugar/calorie content -- usually around 100-150 calories. If you crave more sweetness adding your own healthy sweets like fruit (pineapple and peaches work great) can make yogurt into a healthy but still tasty treat or meal.