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Starter

Iceland’s Staple

Some foods are just trends.

Chia, Matcha, Granola.

They blow up on social media, make it into your kitchen, and then vanish. ✨ 

But then there are foods like skyr.

This Icelandic “yogurt” has been fueling people for over a thousand years. Vikings were spooning it down long before “high protein” was even a thing. 👀 

So why do people still love it?

And how did this ancient Viking fuel become a modern-day superfood?

Let's dig in. 👇️ 

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Main Course

The Truth About Skyr

What is skyr?

Skyr is an Icelandic protein-packed dairy staple. 💪 

It's made from skim milk and has a thick, creamy texture.

Where did it come from?

Norwegian Vikings brought their dairy-making techniques to Iceland over 1,000 years ago, creating skyr by adding bacterial cultures to skim milk and straining out the whey. 🥛 

How old is it?

It’s over 1,000 years old, making it one of the world's oldest continuously produced foods.

Why do people eat it?

Because it’s basically a nutritional cheat code: low in fat, carbs, and calories, yet loaded with protein, vitamins, and minerals. ✅ 

It tastes good and keeps you full.

What are the benefits?

Eating skyr has been shown to

• regulate blood sugar 🩸 

• lower your appetite 🍔 

• prevent weight gain ⚖️

• increase muscle growth 💪 

• protect against osteoporosis 🦴

• promote heart health 💓 

• be a probiotic 🦠 

👩‍🍳 Chef Tip: Skyr can be used in many ways. Use it in sauces, dressings, cakes, or even ice cream - it’s as versatile as it is healthy.

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Dessert

How to Make Skyr Tastier

If you enjoy eating plain skyr - congrats! 🥶

You can officially consider yourself a Viking.

For the rest of us, adding a few toppings can turn skyr into a dessert-worthy treat.

Here are some easy ways to level it up:

• Fresh or frozen fruits 🍓

• Nuts & seeds for crunch 🥜

• Honey, maple syrup, or birch sugar 🍯

• Nut butters (yes, peanut butter) 🥄

• Granola or oats for texture 🌾

• A scoop of protein powder 💪

• A splash of milk, water, or plant-based drink 🥛

• Dark chocolate 🍫

• A squeeze of citrus juice 🍋

• Cinnamon or other spices 🌿

Bonus tip: Toss skyr and your favorite mix-ins into a blender → instant high-protein smoothie.

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Snacks

Dad Joke of the Week

A Deep Question

When you think of something that has supported you for years, what deeper role has it played in shaping who you are?

A Friendly Reminder

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Takeaway  

You aren’t satisfied yet? 

Here are my Ingredients and Recommendations for you:

🎙️ Podcasts

• Skyr and Greek Yogurt Nutritional Deep Dive (Cultured Food Life Podcast)

• The World's Strongest Man, Hafthor Bjornsson's Favorite Post Workout Meal (Startup to Storefront)

📚️ Book

• SLIM WITH The great Skyr Guide (Peter Baker)

📺️ Videos

• How Skyr Is Made In Iceland (Insider Food)

• Make Skyr: the Yogurt of Iceland (Nordic Cuisine)

📑 Articles

• Why Skyr Is Nutritious and Super Healthy (Healthline.com)

• Skyr vs. Greek Yogurt: Which Offers More Protein and Health Benefits? (Health.com)

• What is Skyr? (Yogurt Nutrition)

• The Health Benefits of Skyr (Nutriture)

Thank you for being here 💝 

Looking forward to serving you next week.

Much love,

Benji