Diary products and losing weight, a dietitians view.
 | Nicola a dietitian at EatatEase has some controversial news on the benefits of diary products and whether they can actually help you to lose weight. Its winter and most of us are thinking about hitting the white stuff – whether it be sledging in the park or going on a ski holiday. But I’m not talking about that kind of white stuff. Yip, I’m taking about milk. In the past milk has got so much bad press that many dieters have eliminated milk and most dairy products from their diets thinking they are ‘fattening’ and forgetting that they are not only packed with important nutrients including protein, zinc and some B vitamins, but it’s also one of the main providers of calcium, a mineral that not only helps to keep bones strong, but may also help us lose weight. |
Various studies demonstrate that consuming 3 servings a day of low fat milk, cheese and yogurt as part of a reduced-calorie weight loss plan may help adults achieve better results than just cutting calories with little or no dairy.
But that’s not all…a study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health revealed that a diet rich in milk does not actually increase the risk of heart disease and stroke, it may even help to prevent them!
Both these topics are quite controversial as some studies have found little effect on weight loss, heart disease and stroke so more research is needed, but whether or not they do, they are still good sources of calcium and Vitamin D, which are essential for bone health. The good news for you is that you can follow the Balance of Good Health recommendation for 3 servings of low fat dairy foods each day and get the nutrition benefits without concern of extra weight gain, or deterioration to your health.
Nicola has including the details of the study in her full article click here to read it www.EatatEase.com.
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