Friday, May 17, 2013

Time for some FroYo!


Frozen sweet treats become very appealing this time of year, as the weather is getting warmer and a cold dessert always seems to make Spring and Summer at lot cooler. Self-serve frozen yogurt stores are popping up in every corner, where you pay by the weight of your cup. You are allowed to serve yourself from one or multiple frozen yogurt flavors and can sprinkle your yogurt with an assortment of toppings.

Frozen yogurt is lower in fat than regular ice cream per serving, but you still need to think of frozen yogurt as a treat and eat it in moderation. You can quickly create a high calorie dessert with more than 1 serving of yogurt and multiple toppings. The toppings sometimes can add up to more calories and fat than the actual frozen yogurt alone. Therefore, try to chose 1-2 flavors of frozen yogurt and add 1-3 toppings. The most nutritious toppings are fruit, sprinkles, dark chocolate, granola, almond slices, and chopped walnuts.  

Nutrition Facts: Per Size: ½ cup (83 g, 4 oz)
Non-fat Flavors: Food weight: 1.0, Calories: 80-100 kcal, Fat: 0g, Carbohydrate: 18-22g, Protein: 3-4g.
Low-fat Flavors: Food weight: 1.5, Calories: 110-140 kcal, Fat: 3-5g, Carbohydrate: 18-22g, Protein: 3-4g. 

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