A lot of people who are worried about how much sugar they eat wonder who sells sugar free yogurt, or if even such as thing as sugar free yogurt exists.  While some manufacturers may add Splenda or other sugar substitutes to their yogurts as a sweetener, the truth remains that there is truly no such thing as a sugar free yogurt.

The reason for this is that yogurt is made from milk, and milk naturally contains sugars. You cannot get rid of these sugars and still have milk, nor would it be a good idea to process food like that.

The only way to truly know exactly what is in your yogurt is to make your own, and then you can decide whether to use an artificial sweetener or sugar.  However, we don’t recommend using artificial sweeteners, because the chemicals in them can cause a number of side effects and adverse health reactions, which makes it hard to enjoy any of the advantages and health benefits of fresh homemade yogurt. Instead of these artificial sweeteners, it is better to use raw and organic cane sugar, or another natural sweetener that the body absorbs and uses for energy better, such as Agave Nectar or Pure Maple Syrup. We love maple syrup especially, it adds a unique flavor you usually won’t find in most commercially prepared store brand yogurts. Be sure however that it is pure maple syrup – and not a maple flavored syrup. The real thing may be more expensive, but artificially flavored maple syrups are usually nothing but high fructose corn syrup!

Many people are also worried about the fat content in yogurt, and worrying about whether they should use a lower fat content milk, such as skim milk, 1% or 2%. This is something else we advise against, which shocks a lot of people. For decades we’ve been told that “fat is bad for you” but it is really a matter of what type of fat. The fat in milk is a medium chain fat, which means it is easily digested (one of the easiest fats to digest in fact!) and rather than being stored by your body is actually converted into energy quite quickly. When you eat homemade yogurt made from raw whole organic milk, it is actually much better for you than the processed types at the grocery store which rely on thickening agents such as gelatin or other chemicals. The more natural foods you eat, the better you will feel and the more health benefits you will see!

So, while there is no such thing as true sugar free yogurt, there is no need to worry. If you want to enjoy the delicious taste, as well as the many different health benefits, all you need to do is learn how to make your own! And, with an electronic yogurt maker, making your own is very easy to do!