While many people automatically write off yogurt when they are told to avoid high-fat foods, it might be worth your while to try some - you may be surprised.
While a typical store-bought yogurt may contain between 2 - 4 grams of fat, it's natural digestive abilities often mean that people suffering from gallstones can eat large quantities of yogurt without incident.
Being able to reintroduce one honest-to-goodness creamy ingredient back into your kitchen opens up a wealth of options.
During my time with gallstones, one of my most repeated dishes was Bal Arneson's No-Butter Chicken. A dish that is traditionally quite fatty has been converted into a gallstone-friendly meal, with a very authentic flavor. Also, it cooks up quickly and your whole family will love it!
Another Indian-inspired dish is a raita. This cool and refreshing, yogurt-based sauce cuts through the heat of spicy foods and is a wonderful compliment to fresh veggies or even saffron rice. It comes together in minutes!
Cucumber Dill Raita:
1 c. plain yogurt
1/4 c. diced cucumber
2 tbsp fresh cut dill
1 tbsp diced green onion
1/2 tsp paprika
1/3 tsp cumin
Frozen yogurt can be made by simply turning store-bought yogurt through an ice cream maker, or you can try this great recipe for pumpkin flavored frozen yogurt! (P.S. I never worry about straining my yogurt before I do this, and it works fine!)
If you can eat yogurt, you start to find things at restaurants and fast food places that you can even order, like the yogurt and berry cup at Tim Hortons.
Being able to eat one truly creamy treat helps make a low-fat diet easier!
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