Greek yogurt is a wonderful addition to a nutritious diet due to its creamy, thick texture and nutritional benefits. Besides its better texture, Greek yogurt also provides a full gram more protein than traditional, non-fat yogurts. Thus, 6 ounces will give you 15 grams, making it an excellent choice for muscle growth during exercise programs. 

Plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt contains half the amount of natural sugar found in other traditional, unsweetened yogurts. This lessening of natural sugars is due to the straining process used for preparing Greek yogurt. It also contains an abundance of healthy bacteria which results in better functioning of the intestines.

Greek yogurt is rich in calcium. A 6-ounce serving supplies you with 20 percent of the recommended daily amount of calcium required for strong bones. Calcium supplied through yogurt is also better absorbed into your system because of the presence of the live cultures.