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Skyr

Ultra-high protein, nearly non-fat fermented dairy with probiotic cultures, very high calcium, and a thick, creamy texture comparable to Greek yogurt but more concentrated in protein. Lower sugar than most yogurts, lower fat, higher protein per gram than any other dairy product.

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Why it is ours

Not ancestral but nutritionally optimal for the protein-forward, high-calcium, low-sugar eating pattern that manages the conditions most prevalent in Black Americans. APEX meets users in their current food environment while delivering ancestral wisdom — skyr is the western dairy product that best aligns with the nutritional framework.

What it does

Skyr's protein density (17g/100g) exceeds Greek yogurt (10g/100g) — the highest protein yield from any fermented dairy. For Black Americans managing T2D through protein-forward eating patterns, skyr provides maximum protein per calorie with minimal sugar spike. High calcium density addresses bone health while the live cultures support gut microbiome.

How it is cooked

Available at most US grocery stores (Siggi's, Icelandic Provisions, Skyr). Use exactly as Greek yogurt — as breakfast base, in smoothies, as sour cream substitute in cooking.

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