I way happy to read that if you buy the plain no frills yogurt with active cultures it can be a relativly low carb breakfast alternative because the active cultures have some effect on the overall carb count.

Heres my question?

I took some yogurt, a packet of spenda and two strawberries and blended it up. I proceded to then place the mixed yogurt in the freezer and every 15 minutes or so I would go and stir it up. After 1.5 hours it had the consistency of soft serve ice cream, or in this case frozen yogurt. I was in heaven because I came up with a low carb ice cream styled treat.

Finally, here is my question?

Someone told me that they thought they heard/read that cold temperatures kill the active cultures in yogurt. Is this true? If so my low carb treat wasn't as low carb as I originally thought it was.

Thanks in Advance

Kurt

Kurt,

You're fine. The active cultures in yogurt consume the milk sugar (lactose) as they are multiplying and living in the yogurt. The reduction in carbs comes way before you open your tub and pop the spoon in your mouth.

There are lots of benefits to eating the active cultures in yogurt, though and I would try to get some "un-frozen" yogurt in, occasionally just for the health benefits.

Your frozen treat sounds extremely yummy. I'd have some myself if I hadn't just gone back on Induction.

Happy munching,

Dig