Full or skimmed?Which one is better to your health
- Dietitian.Lauren Hmede
- Feb 11, 2019
- 1 min read
When you hear full fat dairy you directly link it to high calories and saturated fatty acids but new research shows that whole milk and yogurt are now reclaiming their reputations as healthier options compared to low-fat and skim alternatives.
Throughout the years dietitians and health professionals recommend to reduce fat intake in overall diet including dairies, as more people ask for diet products manufactures started pumping their products with more sugar and artificial sweeteners to enhance taste.
Skim milk and fat free yogurt are unsatisfying and full of sugars moreover they deprive you from health benefits of full fat dairies.
Full fat dairy products help people to stick to weight loss plan moreover it is high in vitamin D than skimmed milk.
Considering organic whole milk, it provides omega-3 fatty acids as well conjugated acid which are both important for maintain healthy weight and managing type 2 diabetes.
Adding milk and dairies to your diet is really important to get enough calcium.
If you are lactose intolerant you may switch toward Greek yogurt is very low in lactose due to the way it’s made, and hard cheeses don’t contain any lactose, so they can be eaten by people who can’t digest it.
Moreover, Full-fat dairy products might not be the best choice for people following the DASH diet to treat hypertension. As DASH diet require low fat dairy products, fruits, vegetables.
You can now enjoy your cup of full-fat dairy while make sure about appropriate portion, if you can reach organic products buy them as they are rich in omega-3 fats, vitamin E, iron, and CLA than conventionally farmed milk.
Sources:
https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/how-to-eat-more-fat
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