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Is yoghurt fattening?
Almost any food is fattening if eaten in large quantities. Yogurt is a food that has important nutrients with a moderateamount of calories. Eight (US) ounces of PLAIN yogurt h…as 143 calories. When fruit, sugar, or other flavors are added, the calorie countrises. You need to compare the calorie content of the brands and flavorswhen you're shopping for yogurt or any foods. There are few companies that still sell yogurt in 8 oz. containers.This is marketing. As the container sizes shrink, the price doesnot. A 5 oz. container will have fewer calories from the amount ofyogurt in them, but the calories will also come from the additives. By mixing your own flavors using plain yogurt, you will control theamount of sugar, honey, fruit, etc. and therefor the caloriecontent. The key is to educate yourself on the calorie count of thefoods you like. (MORE)
