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Yo-Plus yogurt’s new flavor

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yo-plus blueberry acaiYo-Plus is a staple on my weekly shopping list. At 4 ounces per serving, I like that it’s a smaller cup than most individual yogurts available. It’s just enough that my girls can eat a whole cup and not waste any.

More importantly, it’s nutritious! My kids aren’t drinking milk as much anymore, so I try to supplement with cheese and yogurt. Lots and lots of yogurt! Just like other Yoplait yogurts, Yo-Plus has active cultures (also called probiotics,) is a good source of protein, calcium, vitamins, and is low in fat. The difference lies in that it has a special blend of fiber (3 grams per serving) and extra probiotics.

Probiotics are live, beneficial bacteria that live naturally in your digestive tract, but need regular replenishing. Studies have shown that these cultures can help strengthen our immune system, compete with harmful bacteria, and improve food digestion and absorption of nutrients, so it’s vitally important to maintain a balance of healthy bacteria in your digestive system. Yo-Plus contains three different types, whereas most yogurt only has two. This additional probiotic, Bifidobacterium, is safe even for babies to consume. To get the digestive health benefit, it’s recommended you eat at least one cup of Yo-Plus every day.

With all the great flavors, you might just want to eat more than that! No other brand of yogurt offers my two favorite varieties – Blackberry Pomegranate and Cranberry Raspberry. They are unique combinations that work very well together. Yo-Plus also comes in the traditional Vanilla, Strawberry, Peach, etc., and just recently introduced a new flavor – Blueberry Acaí.

If you don’t know what acaí is (pronounced ah-sigh-eeee), it’s a berry native to South America that has recently become popular in the States for its nutritional properties. It’s similar to a blueberry, but has twice the antioxidants. Since the berries start to disintegrate extremely fast after being picked, it’s pretty much only found in juices, yogurts, and in powdered form.

I’m not sure if I like it more than the Blackberry Pomegranate, but I must say blueberries and acaí are a yummy combo! The fruit doesn’t overwhelm the yogurt at all; it’s just the right amount. I’ve always liked the creaminess of Yo-Plus, and this new flavor isn’t any different.

Giveaway is closed.

If you’d like to try Yo-Plus for yourself, you can download and print a discount coupon. But even better, why don’t you enter to win a free 4-pack!? Also thrown in is a huge Yoplait cooler tote bag, a water bottle, and a small notebook.

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To enter, please visit Yo-Plus.com, then come back here and share a way that YOU try to stay healthy. I’ll pick three winners!

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Please leave a separate comment for each entry and leave a valid email address or blog URL in your comment. US entries only. This contest ends at 11:59 pm EST on March 9th, 2009. Winners will be chosen at random, and have 48 hours to claim their prize.

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  1. Hello! Looks like a fun giveaway! Honestly, one way I stay healthy is eating yogurt! I too buy the little ones and try to eat them instead of chocolate. (it’s difficult) but I’ve had a lot of success. So many yummy flavors! I’d LOVE to win this giveaway! Thanks so much! –Michelle, blogattoday (^#at} gmaildotcom

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  6. I try to drink a lot of water during the day and I make sure the biggest portion of food on my plate is the protein.

  14. First and foremost, our family is no longer eating out. This will save us calories and money. On the weekends we have special dinners that cost far less that eating at a restaurant and is more nutritional. We committed ourselves to being active.. I take my two daughters on walks with me in the morning and at the end of my walk, we stop at the park to play. In the evenings we choose a different outdoor activity to get our family moving. This is great family time and also helps me burn some extra calories and rev up my metabolism for dinner.

    Great giveaway!

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  17. I try to maintain a healthy pantry and refrigerator, so that means when I food shop, I’m quite careful about what I buy.

  21. One way I try to stay healthy is to up my calcium intake – so Yo Plus is just what I need!

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  25. The way I try to stay fit and healthy is I stopped drinking sodas and started drinking more water. If I have a sugar craving I reach for a banana, or strawberries or blueberries. For my snacks I stopped eating cookies and chips and eat a yogurt with crushed almonds and try to drink 3 glasses of 8 ounces of no fat milk a day.

  27. I drink more water and usually have a high fiber cereal for breakfast. It looks like I could have this yogurt instead. I usually have yogurt as a snack in the afternoon.

  28. i stay healthy by making sure i have a variety of foods in my diet and get enough nutrients and fiber. if i feel like i need a quick snack i opt for a healthier option than candy or baked goods.. something like yoplait!

  29. i’m subscribed to your feed via google reader 🙂
    thanks for the great contest!

  30. I try and stay healthy with exercise every day and drinking lots of water. I am a late evening snacker and I love Yoplait for that. It’s not a lot of calories for a snack that takes a while to eat.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

  31. lol- we have a blueberry farm, so during the season, we eat all we can and freeze all we can!! that’s one way we try to stay healthy!!’
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  34. I try to serve as much fresh or frozen fruits and veggies as possible. I also make sure I take my vitamins and Emergen-C every day.

  35. I have heard so many great things about blueberries…there are not only good for you, but your body needs their nutrients. I am so excited about this new flavor!

  36. Thanks for entering me 🙂 I drink allot of water every day as well as exercise at least 5 times a week. This helps me 🙂 The new flavors sound great!

  37. I exercise at the gym three days a week and try to eat vegetables with lunch and dinner every day.

  39. I take walks at least three times a week with my son and I keep healthy snacks laying around such as cut up fruits and veggies.

  41. I try to stay healthy by not buying the “bad stuff” and never going to the grocery store when I am hungry! I also take the stairs instead of an elevator whenever possible.

  45. I try to stay healthy eating more whole grain foods, eating more fruits & vegetables and for snacks have cut away from starch and sugar eating more yogurt and fresh fruit.

  47. I’ve been trying to increase our families healthy ways by increasing the number of fruits and vegetables we eat!!! Thanks

  50. I try to stay healthy by taking my kids on a wagon ride every day for at least 30 minutes. That’s me pulling a wagon with a 3 year old and a 1 year old in it around the neighborhood that has quite a few hills. I figure that alone should give me the “mom of the year award”.LOL!!! Also, keeps me feeling great and my butt where it is supposed to be. (smile)

  51. I stay healthy by watching what I snack on. I snack on a lot of friut & yogurt. I also walk at least a mile a day.

  52. I visited the site (and got a nice coupon while I was there). One way I try to stay healthy is by walking more and eating less. I park my car as far away from the store as possible (saves my car from getting hit by other car doors!) to add to my steps per day. I go up and down stairs as much as possible. At home I try to go up and down a flight of stairs 8 times without stopping (sounds easy but try it!) I do this 5 times each day. I also walk on my treadmill to one 30 min. show on Food Network everyday. Today it was Paula Deen!
    Thanks for the giveaway.

  55. I try to excercise as much as I can.
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  56. I stay healthy by running daily; drinking water instead of soda, and avoiding sugar!

  60. I try to eat balanced meals and pay attention to the amounts of fat and salt in them.

  63. I exercise daily, even on the weekends, and try to eat healthy. I love Yo-Plus, although it’s a bit expensive.

  64. just the right size to use as a dip for apple slices. My favorite snack when I get to work in the mornings!

  69. I like eating Yoplait yogurt with 99% Fat Free. Thanks.

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  72. I don’t buy junk food and we exercise as a family-during the summer we walk or ride our bikes-swim. during the winter we cross-country ski

  73. We love yogurt! My wife is really into running and it’s sort of growing on me too.

  74. I love to work outside…I have a beautifully landscaped yard and huge garden….I’m out there everyday with my 3 Siberian Huskies (Mama Meeka, Emma Jane and The Boo)

  78. I stay healthy by burning more calories than I take in! I love yoga, walking, swimming. I also try to have a positive attitude about life – that keeps me from eating due to frustration, worries, concerns and helps me eat for the right reason: to stay healthy.

  79. I stay healthy by running around with my son. I also put my snacks in ziploc bags so I won’t over eat.

  88. I don’t like to drink milk, so I stay healthy by getting my calcium and vitamin D through yogurt.

  96. My husband made me an amazing lunch today (which was very healthy and YUMMY). He boiled chicken with, peppers, onions, and a light marinade with pasta noodles and a side salad with spinach for the lettuce. We are trying to cook healthier now. THank you

  97. To stay healthy I go to the gym almost every day! 🙂

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  98. I stay healthy by not taking myself too seriously and living in the moment by all the choices I make.

  99. I watch what I eat, drink my milk every day and try to get out and walk everyday too!
    Thanks

  107. We always have yogurt on hand. It’s a quick snack. I think I’m going to try the bluberry Acai. Thanks.

  109. I try to get enough sleep every night, and I don’t consume soft drinks very often, especially not caffeinated ones.

  117. I bring my own snacks — including yogurt — to work.
    Thanks for the giveaway!
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  121. I try to stay healthy by having yogurt, cottage cheese, granola and fruit every morning.

  124. I try to stay healthy by choosing healthier snacks, like yogurt and fruit over chips, and candy.

  127. I try to keep healthy snacks in the house so that the temptation isn’t really there to eat the junk food. And yogurt happens to be one of my favorite snacks!

  130. I try to exercise enough, and eat healthily. I also grow my own vegetables in my garden organically. Thanks for the chance to win some Yoplait!

  136. We take Juice Plus regularly and try to get outside as much as possible.

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  138. To try to stay healthy I joined a farm share for the summer…I get weekly produce and it forces me to try new veggies every day.

  139. I take a multi vitaim everyday along with b12 & a b complex!
    I AM EATING YOGURT 3 TIMES A DAY & DRINK MORE JUICE.

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  141. In our family, we try and stay healthy by eating lots of fruits and vegetables and drinking plenty of water.

  148. I walk, walk, walk many times during the week and I follow a no-sugar diet. It’s workin’!