http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.html times health forum thread - The Total Yogurt Unofficial Fan Club Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:04:50 +0000 http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlI've just spotted on the internet that the Sept/Oct issue of the free Tesco instore magazine contains a coupon for 40p of a small pot of Total 0%http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlThu, 11 Sep 2008 18:04:50 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlQuoting: susanreedYeo Valley fat free yoghurt me too, but I bought Total 0% this week for a change and it is rather nice though seems thick to me; quite a different style from Yeo.http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlThu, 04 Sep 2008 19:12:35 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlQuoting: bileannihe is very slim! maddening, isn't it Jeannie! My husband is a foot taller than me, and has always weighed considerably less! I would love to weigh less than him! I'm a big fan of Yeo Valley fat free yoghurt - just had some with stewed apples and raisins for pud - mmmmmm...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlThu, 04 Sep 2008 18:53:39 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlI saw the 2% Total in both Morrisons and Tescos to-day. I really enjoy the 0% but my husband likes the full fat Greek yoghurt and yes, he is very slim!http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlThu, 04 Sep 2008 18:34:25 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlQuoting: Seli2Where do you get Total 2%? Morrisons have started to stock it, and I think some Sainsburys do too. Some larger Tescos have had it, but it is harder to find there.http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlThu, 04 Sep 2008 14:28:00 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlDoes it make a difference on the make of the yoghurt???? I tend to use Aldi's 2%, I also think they do a 0%. Will have to have a good look when in next. Could hardly get to look at anything today it was that busy. I noticed all the Ostrich Steaks had gone out of the freezer though.http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlThu, 04 Sep 2008 14:25:36 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlWhere do you get Total 2%? I love Total but I've only ever had the full fat version or the 0%. Maybe I need to get used to it but the 0% isn't creamy enough for me. Has anyone ever tried roast sweet potato with total? It's divine!http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlThu, 04 Sep 2008 14:00:41 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlQuoting: greyjean999does anyone know if they do a low/no fat non dairy version? Think I've seen semi skimmed goats milk in morrisons, its the uht version rather than fresh.http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlFri, 22 Aug 2008 17:21:21 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlI tried the sheep & goats milk version of this today as I have a bit of a problem with dairy - unfortunately it's full fat - does anyone know if they do a low/no fat non dairy version?http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlFri, 22 Aug 2008 16:41:38 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlMade some sugar free biscuits earlier, courtesy of Fiona's lovely recipes posted on Favourite Recipes. What I discovered though to go with them was Total 0% with cakey type flavourings. They are lovely and you only need a few drops (add to taste). I tried extracts of lemon, vanilla or almond which was especially nice with its fab marzipan flavour. So a piece of biscuit, a dollop of the flavoured Total 0% and a slice of fresh strawberry on top - this combo is essential and highly rec...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlWed, 13 Aug 2008 17:58:26 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlQuoting: sstimesonlineabout six weeks That's brilliant Simone - well done.http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlTue, 12 Aug 2008 22:24:58 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlQuoting: helwilsonI'm sure Irn Bru is just as bad. Someone I knew spilled Irn Bru on a pale blue carpet once. No carpet cleaners would even touch it! She contacted Irn Bru to ask what was in it and what would remove the stain, and they told her she'd need to get a new carpet http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlTue, 12 Aug 2008 22:24:18 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlYes seems to be in check now Fiona. It's since the 29th of June so about six weeks. Still think about choc but I know it will be the finish of me if I have some! I was off the rails before I decided to give it up and was on around 3 bars a day plus cake! Think of the money I've saved!http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlTue, 12 Aug 2008 15:59:01 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlAfraid I'm a secret irn bru addict - I do have the diet version though which I think is a little less orange! Had it in Scotland on holiday once and got addicted! -- I stopped drinking Diet coke years ago but I'm sure Irn Bru is just as bad. Am cutting down a bit now though.http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlTue, 12 Aug 2008 10:26:49 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.html... gosh you really have got over the sweet tooth, haven't you Simone? How long's that now?http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlMon, 11 Aug 2008 21:38:29 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlMmm just made some tzatziki (sp?). Total 0%, cucumber, garlic, few drops of garlic olive oil, s & p - and mange tout as dippers. Lovely!http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlMon, 11 Aug 2008 16:22:13 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlQuoting: bcarolI'm originally from Glasgow Another Scot! I was so surprised when I met Alison S in London - and she had a Scottish accent. Are you ever back in Glasgow?http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlFri, 08 Aug 2008 19:45:59 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlThanks Fiona No, I'm originally from Glasgow but moved to Ireland a couple of years ago. I'm not sure if I can buy it here but I think I've seen it in the shops so will have a look this weekend. For the most part things you can buy in the UK you can get here but there are a few exceptions. No one seems to stock Ski yoghurts or Quorn deli packs although I can get the frozen stuff. One or two places stock Irn Bru which is great when I'm feeling a little home sick but isn&#03...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlFri, 08 Aug 2008 07:49:06 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlCarol B - just for you! Total fan club here - do you live near any of their special promotional events?http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlThu, 07 Aug 2008 22:00:46 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlno use to me, even near the campsite when on hols but thanks anyway for the effort of printing it out. I like Total too but also have the Activia natural and Yeo valley, depending on my mood and wallet at the time.http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlThu, 07 Aug 2008 19:44:41 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlIf anyone else is interested, here are the remainder of the Total roadshows: August Thurs 07/08/08 Asda Dunstable, Sainsburys Harpenden Frid 08/08/08 Sainsburys St Albans, Sainsburys London Colney, St Albans Sat 09/08/08 Tesco Potters Bar, Sainsburys Potters Bar Sun 10/08/08 Tesco Extra Watford Extra, Hertfordshire, Tesco Amersham, Buckinghamshire Wed 13/08/08 Sainsburys Hitchin, Sainsburys Corelys Mill, Stevenage Thurs 14/08/08 Sainsburys Letchworth, Tesco Extra Baldock Extra, ...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_1.htmlWed, 06 Aug 2008 21:30:47 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlQuoting: fionacatrionaon 31 July/1 August - must make sure I'm there - both days ... so what did I do? Wrote it in my diary then promptly ignored it! http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlWed, 06 Aug 2008 21:26:19 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.html... just copied these from the Warm Weather Food threads where I first posted them - in case anyone's still wondering what to do with their Total 0% yogurt! I don't much like celery, but it is a very good vehicle for creamy dips in this warm weather. For the dip, take a carton of my favourite Total 0% fat yogurt, and add: 1. some crushed garlic and grated cucumber and a bit of chopped mint if you have any, OR 2. some curry powder and a squirt of tomato puree out of a tube, O...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlSun, 13 Jul 2008 19:26:31 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlQuoting: ShouldknowbetterIs it sweet like cream or is it like natural yoghurt? Natalie, the nice thing is it's really thick like Greek yogurt, so very versatile in cooking as well as just delicious on its own with fruit. I also buy Weightwatchers yogurt, but it tastes really synthetic compared with Total and is probably about the same calories - just comes in smaller pots!...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlSun, 13 Jul 2008 19:23:58 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlQuoting: ShouldknowbetterIs it sweet like cream or is it like natural yoghurt? It's natural yoghurt so I'd imagine it could be used in a curry !http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlSun, 13 Jul 2008 16:46:40 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlQuoting: Sparky67To be honest, the 0% is fine Think I'll stick with it then - I tend to eat it with strawbs, blueberries and honey at the moment. I'm hooked !http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlSun, 13 Jul 2008 16:45:04 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlQuoting: sstimesonlinehow many calories do you think in a good heaped tablespoon? The whole pot is only about 80 calories so a tablespoon would only be about 30?? If you shop in Morrisons, they have a free magazine highlighting their new food products etc - there is a token inside for 40p off Total 2%. Unfortunately my Morrisons doesn't stock it - but the coupon doesn't say its specific to Morrisons so you could use it elsewhere, but I haven't tried yet....http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlSun, 13 Jul 2008 07:25:27 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlI'm not familiar with this Total 0%. Is it sweet like cream or is it like natural yoghurt? Could it be used in a curry?http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlSun, 13 Jul 2008 07:21:11 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlLove the Total 0% ! Had a dip made with that and low cal mayo, garlic and chopped chives and it was delicious! Used crudities of course and felt rather full! Have dipped into the Total webpage Fiona and it does seem very useful. No roadshow in Perth unfortunately!http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlSun, 13 Jul 2008 06:48:28 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlQuoting: juleswhWaitrose still have the offer on today - 2 big tubs for £2.50... Got another two of the 0% today! Had to stock up while the offer is on. Mmmmm - how many calories do you think in a good heaped tablespoon?http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlSat, 12 Jul 2008 21:14:34 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlTo be honest, the 0% is fine. The 2% does taste slightly more smooth if you are eating it as yogurt, but I swap between the two quite easily - one doesn't spoil it for the other. The 2% seems to be quite hard to find anyway. Calorie wise it's not too bad anyway, and the fat in it can help you feel fuller too....http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlSat, 12 Jul 2008 20:17:15 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlQuoting: juleswh2% is sooooo much nicer Hmmm - haven't tried it but am happy with 0% so should i go there ?!?http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlSat, 12 Jul 2008 17:57:59 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlSainsbury's only have the full fat big tubs and they were on offer, sadly no 0% and couldn't see any 2%. I got the big 0% from Tesco but don't go there often.http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlSat, 12 Jul 2008 16:42:49 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlWaitrose still have the offer on today - 2 big tubs for £2.50... 2% is sooooo much nicer, agree Teresa, and well worth the 2% in my view too.http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlThu, 10 Jul 2008 12:31:42 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlQuoting: sstimesonlineI made a sour cream and chive dip with it today using Total 0% How, I love dips like that, even better if it has garlic in it.http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlWed, 09 Jul 2008 17:58:05 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlI made a sour cream and chive dip with it today using Total 0% and fresh chives - it's yummy!http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlWed, 09 Jul 2008 17:53:14 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlQuoting: Sparky67The Morrisons offer ends today What a shame! I was going to call in tomorrow when I'm up in that direction. I'll look anyway to see what other good offers there are. My fridge seems to be overrun with various types of yoghurt at the moment!http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlTue, 08 Jul 2008 10:16:50 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlThe Morrisons offer ends today - I went yesterday and stocked up the works fridge with loads of them (they are in date until August)!http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlTue, 08 Jul 2008 08:15:18 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlQuoting: sstimesonlinehad some with some chunky veg soup for dinner mmmm Sounds delicious - and far better than swirling cream in your soup!http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlMon, 07 Jul 2008 22:22:30 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlBought 2 huge tubs today - 2 for £2.50 at waitrose at the moment. Mmmm had some with some chunky veg soup for dinner mmmm. (I'm a bit sad!)http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlMon, 07 Jul 2008 21:36:02 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlThey're not coming anywhere near me http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlSun, 06 Jul 2008 19:38:07 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlQuoting: jakiFiona, they may give free samples out on the roadshows - you'll have to take various disguises and just keep going back for more all day!! Exactly - am going to write it in my diary in case I forget!http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlSun, 06 Jul 2008 18:05:47 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlI love Total 0% too. Am a recent convert (8 days) but I'm already hooked. So far I have had it with fruit (love it with Galia Melon), potato skins (low cal spray of course and the Total 0% tastes like full fat sour cream to me) and on Jacket Potato (again, like sour cream). So yes, I'm hooked to - it's a bit of a life saver really!...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlSun, 06 Jul 2008 17:39:52 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlQuoting: jakireading for eating! Even 'ready' for eating!http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlSun, 06 Jul 2008 17:18:37 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlQuoting: fionacatrionaNone in Swansea Jaki What a shame!! I have got 2 big tubs sitting in the fridge reading for eating!! I have tried the Sainsbury's/Tesco Normandy fat free fromage frais and fat free Greek yoghurt, but nothing comes anywhere near the Total 0%. It is just so divine. Fiona, they may give free samples out on the roadshows - you'll have to take various disguises and just keep going back for more all day!!...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlSun, 06 Jul 2008 17:18:00 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlOOOh I've just discovered they're doing Total roadshows! There' are two in my local Sainsbury's on 31 July/1 August - must make sure I'm there - both days http://www.totalgreekyoghurt.com/site/eventscompet itions_148.aspx None in Swansea Jaki http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlSun, 06 Jul 2008 15:41:46 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlQuoting: RelapsedTrouble is, so many shops only stock the full fat one. I find the same with Total - you can get the 0% and the full fat one everywhere, but the 2% is quite hard to find. I think it is a bit nicer than the 0% and only a few more calories (plus a small amount of fat makes us feel fuller )...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlSun, 06 Jul 2008 15:24:51 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlCan I also put in a bid for Yeo Valley Natural Fat Free yoghurt? It is so delicious, creamy, naturally sweet... I could go on and on. Have just had a lunch of aubergine, tomatoes, onion, garlic ratatouille with yoghurt. Trouble is, so many shops only stock the full fat one. But, like Total, it is expensive....http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlSun, 06 Jul 2008 14:50:31 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.html.... just in case anyone has missed the CONSTANT stream of praise from me and Jaki - and now Teresa - here's the web-site complete with recipes ... http://www.totalgreekyoghurt.com/site/TOTAL0_192.a spx Enjoy! http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlSun, 06 Jul 2008 14:07:14 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlI am a recent convert to Total 0% yogurt after a tip on THC (from Fiona I think it was), and it is lovely. Workmates often mistake my lunch for fruit and cream, the yogurt looks so thick and creamy. However, the 2% is even yummier - it is so creamy tasting - and this week Morrisons are selling the individual pots with strawberry compote on the side BOGOF. They are usually far too expensive to buy, but BOGOF makes them affordable, and they are sooooooo YUMMY!!!!...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/6_1128_0.htmlSun, 06 Jul 2008 13:38:45 +0000