WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.- Dannon Oikos Greek nonfat yogurt has teamed up with nationally recognized registered dietician Keri Glassman; founder and president of Nutritious Life and author of the new book Slim Calm Sexy Diet,to help consumers shake up their diet routine in an effort to feel their best in time for summer.
“The countdown to summer has officially begun, and many of us are struggling to get on track and adopt a balanced diet” said Glassman. “I’m excited to partner with Dannon Oikos on their ‘Grab a Spoon ‘til June’ campaign and to provide tips on reaching that summer goal. Exercising and maintaining a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle can be daunting—but getting started is as easy as picking up a spoon! That’s what I love about this campaign; nutritious foods, such as Greek nonfat yogurt, can help one to successfully manage their diet without giving up great taste! Dannon Oikos non-fat berry flavors are preferred on taste by a margin of two to one versus the leading brand in a national taste test of non-fat berry flavors1.”
During the campaign, consumers can visit the Dannon Oikos Facebook page for exclusive tips from Glassman on how to help achieve a balanced diet, your weight management goals, exercise ideas, motivational messages to keep one on track, nutritious recipes and more! From nutritious foods to healthy snacks, Dannon Oikos and Glassman are your ultimate partners for shaking up one’s routine.
“Dannon is committed to providing our consumers with healthy, delicious products to help them maintain their balanced diet and healthy lifestyle, without sacrificing the taste they love,” said Sergio Fuster, Senior Vice President of Marketing, The Dannon Company. “Keri Glassman is a great partner for our ‘Grab a Spoon ‘til June’ campaign and we’re excited to bring her expertise to our consumers.”
With a strong commitment to high-quality, wholesome, nutritious and innovative products, Dannon is committed to encouraging people to eat a balanced diet and live a healthy lifestyle. Dannon Oikos is made with a traditional Greek straining process that not only provides exceptional taste but also creates a creamy-thick consistency. It is an excellent source of protein, with twice the amount of regular lowfat yogurt2. Plus, with 0% fat, active yogurt cultures, and 80 to 130 calories per 5.3oz depending on the flavor, Dannon Oikos is a delicious and nutritious snack.
For more information about Dannon Oikos Greek Yogurt and “Grab a Spoon ‘til June”, as well as exclusive tips and recipes from Glassman, please visit Facebook.com/Oikos and OikosYogurt.com.
About Grab a Spoon ‘til June:
Don’t forget about the spoon! After all, it’s the one utensil that brings us Dannon Oikos Greek nonfat Yogurt: ‘Grab a Spoon ‘til June’ urges consumers to find ways to incorporate Dannon Oikos Greek nonfat Yogurt into their daily diet routine. With help from Nutritionist, Keri Glassman, participants will receive exclusive tips on how to help achieve a balanced diet; your weight management goals, exercise ideas, motivational messages to keep one on track, nutritious recipes and more!
About Keri Glassman, MS, RD, CDN
Nationally recognized nutrition expert and published author Keri Glassman is the founder and president of Keri Glassman, Nutritious Life, a nutrition practice based in New York City, and Nutritious Life Meals, a gourmet, healthy, daily diet delivery program available in major markets in the United States. For years, Keri has been a leader in advancing a “whole person” approach to health and wellness. She has dedicated her career to creating services and promoting education through her Nutritious Life brand.
About The Dannon Company, Inc.
Headquartered in White Plains, New York, Dannon has plants in Minster, OH, Fort Worth, TX, West Jordan, UT, and Portland, OR, which make more than 200 different flavors, styles and sizes of cultured refrigerated and frozen dairy products to serve its retail and foodservice customers. Dannon brings health through food to as many people as possible via its diverse offering of delicious and wholesome fresh and frozen yogurts.
Dannon is a subsidiary of Danone, and Dannon is the top-selling brand of yogurt worldwide, sold under the names Dannon and Danone. Dannon’s commitment to health is also illustrated through the support of the Dannon Institute, a non-profit foundation dedicated to promoting research, education, and communication about the links between nutrition, diet and health.
Danone is one of the fastest-growing food companies in the world. Its mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible. The company, whose products are sold on five continents, has more than 180 production plants and around 100,000 employees. In 2011, Danone generated sales of €19 billion, of which more than half were in emerging markets. The company holds top positions in healthy food through four businesses: Fresh Dairy Products, Baby Nutrition, Bottled Water, and Medical Nutrition. Listed on Euronext Paris, Danone is a component stock of leading social responsibility indexes including the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes, ASPI Eurozone and the Ethibel Sustainability Index.
1 Dannon Oikos blueberry and strawberry non-fat yogurts were preferred on taste to Chobani’s blueberry and strawberry non-fat yogurts in a national paired taste test.
2 Oikos Greek Nonfat yogurt: 12 -14g Protein (24%DV), Regular lowfat yogurt: 5g protein (10%DV) per 5.3oz.
Source: The Dannon Company, Inc.