Whole Milk Isn't the Villain It Was Made Out to Be
The low-fat dairy rule has quietly softened.
For years the advice was clear: choose low-fat dairy. The evidence has gotten more nuanced since.
Fat isn't the enemy it seemed
Studies haven't found that full-fat dairy drives the heart problems once assumed, and some research links it to neutral or even favorable outcomes for weight and metabolic health. The fat also helps you absorb dairy's fat-soluble vitamins and keeps you fuller.
The low-fat catch
Remember, reduced-fat flavored milks and yogurts often add sugar to make up for lost taste. "Low-fat" can quietly mean "higher-sugar."
The move
Whole or low-fat is largely a personal preference, not a health mandate — pick what you enjoy and will actually drink or eat. Just favor plain over sweetened, and let taste and satiety guide you.
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