Are Skyr yoghurts really good for you?

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If you've ever strolled down the dairy aisle of your local grocery store, chances are you've come across these little tubs of Icelandic goodness. Skyr yoghurt has really grown in popularity in the last five to ten years. But is it really as healthy as it’s touted to be, or is its reputation down to marketing hype?  It's a traditional Icelandic yogurt, which is said to have been brought to Iceland by the Vikings when they settled there over a thousand years ago. It's marketed as a yoghurt, but is in fact technically a soft cheese. Skyr's uniqueness lies in its manufacturing process, which gives it that thick and creamy texture, similar to fresh cheese. How did it become so popular? What are the nutritional qualities of skyr? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How can I stop being a people pleaser?⁠ ⁠Does our personality change when we speak in another language?⁠ ⁠How can I best preserve food in my freezer ?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 15/10/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices