History: the discovery of frozen yogurt

Frozen yogurt's new concept was first elaborated to be the "healthier, low calorie-low sugar alternative" 

first fro-yo store

and here is a brief timeline about the history of frozen yogurt:   

Note that frozen yogurt was discovered before 5000 BC for yogurt preservation, and not for the concept of ice cream alternative. In fact, that's why many people do not date the beginning of frozen yogurt to that time, but instead say that it was discovered in the 1970's. 

frozen yogurt making "NOW"

frozen yogurt making process "BEFORE"

frozen yogurt pros and cons

Everything has its pros and cons, including frozen yogurt. but the thing is that frozen yogurt is more beneficial if we are capable of controlling our intake from it. 

the DO NOT have toppings

the Do have toppings

frozen yogurt facts factory!

                                                       

five top frozen yogurt myths!

five most popular myths about frozen yogurt:


*keep in mind: low fat does not mean low sugar

** have you ever thought why yogurt stores out a spoon of a chosen topping no matter what the size is? well these standard-size toppings contain the average calories to be taken no matter what this topping is.

frozen yogurt VS. ice cream

frozen yogurt swirl

ice cream scoop

here's a video about some facts about the difference, but mainly the opinions of people.

    

now here's an "objective" comparison between frozen yogurt and ice cream:

the simplest and healthiest FRO-YO HOMEMADE recipes!

 RECIPE ONE:

Ingredients:

frozen yogurt photo

• 2 L skimmed milk
• 3/4 cup plain yogurt
• 3/4 cup of powdered milk 

Method:

1. heat the skimmed milk to feel warm to fingers 
2. turn off the heat. add in the yogurt and the powdered milk while whisking blend well
3. cover and let stand at room temperature for about 12 hrs. it will have cooled and curdled 
4. beat and pour into a container 
5. store in the fridge 

ADD the freshest chopped fruits and granola to it, and ENJOY!

RECIPE TWO

Another recipe i really find interesting and delicious is "raspberry chocolate frozen yogurt pop"

frozen yogurt pop

• Makes: 10 pops
• Active time: 15 mins
• Total time: about 6 hours and 15 minutes

ingredients: 

• 2 cups of fresh or frozen raspberries
• 2 cups of nonfat or low-fat plain yogurt
• 3-5 tablespoons of sugar
• 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips

Preparation: 

1. puree the raspberries, yogurt, and sugar until smooth
2. divide the mixture equally among freezer-pop molds
3. divide the chocolate chips evenly between the molds 
4. stir the mixture with the chips in the molds
5. insert the sticks and freeze for 6 hours 
6. after freezing, dip the molds in hot water before taking the sticks out

for more recipes, check http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/recipe_slideshows/healthy_recipes_for_frozen_yogurt?slide=4#leaderboardad 

References

• Amateur Kitchen, (May 8, 2012), How to Homemade Frozen Yogurt, Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kArHhHnZMDA

• Good Mythical Morning, (May 4, 2012), Ice Cream vs Frozen, Yogurt retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4s04YRwQ2AY

• The Huffington Post (Aug 8, 2013), What's Really In Your Yogurt? | HuffPost Video, retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykKIKWPBPZQ

• EatingWell, (July/August 2009), Chocolate-Raspberry Frozen Yogurt Pops, retrieved from http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/chocolate_raspberry_ice_pops.html

• the international frozen yogurt association, industry FAQs, Retrieved from: http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/resources/industry-faqs/
• Karen Borsari,(Aug 06, 2010 ), Healthy Snacks: 5 Myths About Frozen Yogurt, retrieved from: http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/meal-ideas/healthy-snacks-5-myths-about-frozen-yogurt
• Ice cream Dessert-Pros and Cons of a Frozen Yogurt Mix, retrieved from http://fmwaweru.blogspot.com/2011/08/ice-cream-dessert-pros-and-cons-of.html

• Heidi, ( June 27, 2012), Cherry Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt Pops! {yum}, retrieved from http://thefrugalgirls.com/2012/06/cherry-cheesecake-frozen-yogurt-pops.html

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• Fronnie Lewis, (Wednesday, June 30, 2010), FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — Part of the Yogurtland experience is pumping your own frozen yogurt from a series of dispensers — offering an assortment of flavors including pistachio, Irish mint creme, Butterfinger, and pumpkin pie, retrieved from: http://www.mediacitygroove.com/news-general-info/city-buzz-10
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