What types of dairy products are good for my health?
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American Diabetes Association answered:Milk. Choose fat-free or 1% milk, buttermilk made from low-fat milk, and low-fat or fat-free yogurt (artificially sweetened or unsweetened).
Cheese. Look for fat-free and reduced-fat cheeses with 6 grams of fat per ounce or less.
Milk. Choose fat-free or 1% milk, buttermilk made from low-fat milk, and low-fat or fat-free yogurt (artificially sweetened or unsweetened). Cheese. Look for fat-free and reduced-fat cheeses with 6 grams of fat per ounce or less. More -
Dr. Michael T Murray answered:Use organic, nonfat, or reduced-fat dairy products over whole-milk varieties whenever possible. Also, fermented dairy products such as yogurt, kefir, and acidophilus-fortified milk are preferred over milk due to their content of beneficial bacteria, which predigest the dairy proteins and sugars. If you haven't tried some of the soy milk alternatives to cow's milk, they are delicious, especially the flavored varieties, which include vanilla and chocolate.
One serving equals 1 cup of milk, yogurt, or cottage cheese or 1 ounce of cheese. If you do not consume dairy products, we recommend that you take a calcium supplement.
Use organic, nonfat, or reduced-fat dairy products over whole-milk varieties whenever possible. Also, fermented dairy products such as yogurt, kefir, and acidophilus-fortified milk are preferred over milk due to their content of beneficial bacteria,... More
