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Greek yogurt

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noun

Greek yogurts plural
  1. a thick, creamy, protein-rich yogurt made by removing most of the liquid whey, as by centrifuge or straining.


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As for toppings, finish each bowl with a drizzle of olive oil or a dollop of Greek yogurt if you’re craving protein.

From Salon Jul. 25, 2026

Plain Greek yogurt has been found to reduce risk of Type 2 diabetes and improve cardiometabolic markers, in addition to delivering protein and probiotics.

From MarketWatch Jun. 21, 2026

I have friends who choke down Greek yogurt by the bucketful, who eat handfuls of grilled chicken at a time, who dead lift their own body weight.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 27, 2026

The dip is nothing fancy: Greek yogurt, a squeeze of lemon, a swirl of miso and whatever herbs happen to be languishing in the fridge — usually dill and parsley.

From Salon Jan. 29, 2026

Lydia had her baby carrots, pita chips, hummus, and Greek yogurt.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

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