Is Whole Milk Healthy? Here's What a Dietitian Says

This may leave you feeling confused over what is the best option.

The only major differences between whole milk and its counterparts are the fat and saturated fat contents.

Lesser-fat alternatives are also slightly lower in calories than whole milk.

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Being satiated post-meals can help prevent overeating and makes it easier to eat with our hunger and fullness cues.

Precautions for Whole Milk

TheAmerican Heart Associationrecommends limiting saturated fat to 5% to 6% of your daily calories.

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If you prefer the taste of whole milk over fat-free or reduced-fat milks, opt for whole milk.

Its not necessarily harder to digest.

However, like other foods that contain fat, whole milk may take longer to digest.

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