Rethinking Dairy: Full-Fat and Low-Fat Milk May Be Healthier
Emerging research is challenging decades-old dietary guidelines that favor low-fat dairy over full-fat versions. While public health advice has long emphasized reducing saturated fat intake by choosing skim or low-fat dairy, recent evidence suggests dairy fat could be more neutral in its health effects than previously assumed. Experts note that consuming whole milk, cheese, and…
Introduction of milk with low fat content opposed
The Consumer Protection Council, Tamil Nadu, has opposed Aavin move to supply milk with reduced fat content in blue coloured sachets. In a representation to Minister for Milk and Dairy Development Mano Thangaraj, S. Pushpavanan, council secretary, said Aavin introduced 3.5% fat content milk by discontinuing 4.5% fat content milk in green packets. The move…
WORLD DAIRY NEWS Are Low-Fat Dairy Products Really Healthier?
Scan the dairy case of any grocery store, and you’ll find rows upon rows of products with varying levels of fat. Nonfat, low-fat, whole: What’s the healthiest option? If you consult the U.S. dietary guidelines or health authorities like the American Heart Association or the World Health Organization, the answer is clear: Choose a fat-free or low-fat version. This recommendation…