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Low-fat dairy may not be as beneficial after all
Researchers say skim and fat-free dairy may not improve heart health, challenging a long-held belief about low-fat choices.
- A new study challenges long-standing advice to choose low-fat dairy, suggesting full-fat options may not negatively impact heart health. Researchers observed individuals consuming three daily servings of full-fat dairy, finding no adverse effects on blood cholesterol or lipid levels.
- For years, health guidelines emphasized limiting saturated fat to 10% of daily calories, leading many consumers to switch to skim or fat-free products. This conventional wisdom contradicted by new research suggesting dairy fat may interact differently with the body than other sources.
- Whole dairy contains essential nutrients including calcium, phosphorus, and vitamins A, D, and K. Researchers note these components help the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins, potentially offering health benefits compared to fat-free alternatives.
- These findings align with the updated food pyramid released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture . Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has favored whole-fat dairy, marking a shift from previous recommendations minimizing saturated fats.
- Experts caution that the research was relatively small and short-term. Researchers advise maintaining a balanced, varied diet rather than focusing solely on one food group, despite latest findings suggesting full-fat dairy is not inherently harmful.
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Low-fat dairy may not be as beneficial after all
All those years of reaching for the "skim" and "fat-free" options in the milk and cheese aisle may not have been the heart-healthy move we once thought, according to a new study.
·Billings, United States
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