The Frozen Yogurt Flashback Fad!

The idea of frozen yogurt seems as totally '80s to people of a certain age as legwarmers and playing with a Rubik's Cube. But all things deeply '80s are bound to make a comeback sooner or later, and you could even say frozen yogurt is riding the crest of this particular wave of hotness.

What some people are calling “The Third Coming” of frozen yogurt has come to New York and Los Angeles and is now this  new, high-tech version of the product that was a huge trend in the early 1980s has hit the Twin Cities with Freeziac.


What are some of the differences between today's frozen yogurt from what was served in the 1980s?  This time around, better technology is available. Faster, lower-temperature freezing results in the formation of smaller crystals and thus a smoother texture that mimics higher-fat frozen desserts. It’s a great way to eat—very healthy, but it still feels like you’re getting a treat.

Flavor Focus: Pomegranate

Pomegranate is one of Freeziac's "tart" frozen yogurt flavors.  What does that mean?

You may remember the frozen yogurt craze of the 80’s where it was touted as a healthy snack because it was typically lower in fat than ice cream. Well today frozen yogurt is back, in a big way, and it isn’t just the same old stuff.  Now it isn't just looked at as a low-fat desert, tart yogurt is healthy for you too because of the active "live cultures" inside.

Pomegranate is more than a simple flavor; it symbolizes a lot of thing, like healthy living.  The tangy fruit flavor of pomegranate mixed with tart yogurt is refreshing and makes for a mouthwatering treat.

Suggested Pairings

raspberry sauce, blueberries, coconut

chocolate chips, brownie pieces, raspberry sauce

blackberries, coconut, white chocolate chips

fresh cut fruit

Calories

Approximately 90 calories per 1/2 cup serving

Stick To Your Healthy Eating Resolutions This Year

It's the time of year when most of us make tons of resolutions, many of them to eat healthier or lose weight. Sound familiar? But the real dilemma is executing those resolutions.  Here are some tips to help you stay on track with keeping healthy for 2011:

•     Take baby steps.  Instead of changing everything you do overnight make little changes to your menu in order to create a healthier diet over time.  Add a few vegetables to recipes you already prepare. Your family won't balk if they are eating recipes they know and love. You can grate carrots into meat loaf, add parsnips to mashed potatoes, add dried fruit to hot cereals or throw a few almonds or walnuts into a salad
•     Be realistic.  Rather than resolving to losing 20 pounds by Easter, why not resolve to walk 10 minutes per day or eat 200 calories less each day? Both will lead to a healthier lifestyle and help with weight loss. 
•     Drink water.  Avoid soda and other sugar-laden drinks which add lots of useless calories. Drinking water also helps curb hunger.
•     Make a shopping list.  Going to the grocery store without a list can lead to impulse buying, which never is a good thing.
•     Read labels.  You will be surprised where useless calories and fat lurk. Check sodium levels, fat content, calories per serving and how many servings are in the can or package.
•     Find healthier versions of your favorite desserts.  Rather than trying to totally avoid desserts, find healthier substitutes. Of course at Freeziac we suggest frozen yogurt, a low-fat option that can be topped with fresh fruit making a healthy choice to satisfy a sweet tooth.

Ultimately, improving your eating and lifestyle habits doesn’t have to mean radical change. Shedding those extra pounds that crept up during the fall and early winter holidays and keeping your New Year resolutions don't have to be so daunting. And by the time next January rolls around, you may not even need to make such resolutions in the first place.

New Andes Mint Yogurt Toping

Looking for a new way to top off your cool, creamy frozen yogurt?  Luckily Freeziac has come up with a solution for you.

As the number on after dinner mint, Andes Crème de Menthe delivers a smooth blend of mint and chocolate. It also just happens to make a perfect topping for Freeziac's frozen yogurt.  Hurry in and try this great new addition!  Available at both our Eden Prairie and Mall of America locations.

Celebrity Scoop: Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez

Is Selena Gomez dating Justin Bieber?

The two have been creating celebrity "couple buzz" ever since they grabbed frozen yogurt together back in November.  According to eyewitnesses they were seen at the holding hands, joking together and laughing.

When asked about the nature of their relationship at the time a rep for Gomez said that the two were just friends.

Since the frozen yogurt outing Bieber and Gomez have shared pancakes in Philadelphia, strolled South Beach, and been snapped getting romantic while on a yacht in the Caribbean over New Year's weekend.

It sounds like the budding romance of a new power couple all started over the sweetness of fro-yo to us!

Is Frozen Yogurt Healthy? Here's The Scoop.

What are the health benefits of frozen yogurt?

One major health benefit of all natural frozen yogurts is the probiotic content. Frozen yogurt that contains live bacterial cultures promotes better digestion. According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), there is some evidence that specific probiotics are helpful for urinary tract infections, irritable bowel syndrome, may reduce the recurrence of bladder cancer and prevent and manage atopic dermatitis (eczema) in children. Probiotic content is good bacteria that your body needs that can boost the immune system, enhance digestion and is even believed to lower cholesterol levels. At Freeziac we use yogurt which maintains active live cultures and probiotics to make healthy frozen yogurt.

In addition to probiotic content, another health benefit of frozen yogurt is the amount of lactose found in frozen yogurt appears to be more digestible than the lactose in milk. For people who are lactose intolerant, this is particularly important. Frozen yogurt contains enzymes that assist in breaking down dairy, allowing many people with lactose intolerance to enjoy frozen yogurt with little or no ill effects.

Frozen yogurt is recommended by many dieticians as a good way to get the newly-increased daily allowance of dairy products. It's a good natural source of protein and calcium. We invite you to come Freeziac and taste the difference of a healthier frozen treat!