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2012’s Trendiest Health Foods

Add these 9 healthy foods to your diet this year.
Greek Frozen Yogurt and Frozen Kefir
“Going Greek” is still all the rage in the yogurt arena, and now several companies are creating Greek frozen yogurt — with a higher protein content than regular fro yo and ice cream. Because it’s made with Greek yogurt, this frozen treat has a terrific tangy flavor and luxuriously creamy texture, and it’s so healthy, you can eat it for breakfast! Another big innovation is frozen kefir. Kefir is a cultured milk drink that’s thick and tangy (sort of like a drinkable yogurt) — and like other dairy products, it crams a lot of good nutrition into a small package. One cup of plain, nonfat kefir (90 calories) provides 11 grams of high-quality protein, along with 30 percent of the daily value for calcium and a blast of tummy-friendly probiotics. Plus, it’s low in lactose, which means it’s generally a safe dairy option for people with lactose intolerance.
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