Just when you thought the news today would be bad, we’re here to save the day. The chocolate milk that you’re craving? The Greek yogurt? The aromatic cheeses? Not only are they delicious (okay, you already knew that), but they can also help you reach your wellness goals.
All is right in the world, for milk is more than just the perfect partner for your bowl of cereal. Along with its delicious dairy cousins cheese and yogurt, milk can form a crucial part of a balanced diet. While you may know that dairy foods can help build strong bones (more on this later), you probably didn’t know that dairy consumption is also linked with the reduced risk of some chronic diseases.
We’ve partnered with Dairy Good to bring you a list of how low-fat/fat-free dairy can help your health. Far be it from us to tell you what to do, but we think the article pairs well with a grilled cheese and tomato sandwich.
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According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, moderate evidence shows that consumption of low-fat and fat-free dairy foods (including milk, cheese and yogurt) may help reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease. And emerging evidence suggests that there may be a beneficial relationship of dairy foods containing higher fat on CVD risk.
So whether you’re still a wee lad (or lady), or already in your latter years, dairy foods provide potential health benefits to help maintain healthy bones, muscle health and even more. They may reduce the risk of chronic diseases like Type 2 Diabetes and cardiovascular disease, keeping people healthier longer. What are you waiting for? Have you had your dairy today?
