Hello, everyone, I hope everyone if enjoying spring!
I have recently been researching a topic of interest to me, which is whole dairy versus low-fat versions of dairy, particularly milk. I seem to find conflicting studies and advice. Some articles have said low-fat milk is definitly the way to go, while some advise that whole milk should be chosen.
The whole-fat entusiasts argue that whole milk is a "complete" food in which you need the entire fat to properly digest and absorb all the protein and vitamins. One source I found for this argument is an article by Nina Planck, author of "Real Food: What to Eat and Why." A link to her article is here: http://www.ninaplanck.com/index.php?article=Whole_Milk
The low-fat milk supporters advise to drink low-fat versions of milk, most popularly 2% milk, because it has less saturated fat. The American Heart Association is one of these proponents: http://www.americanheart.org/present...dentifier=4684
I would like to know what you think about whole vs. low-fat dairy. Which do you prefer? Have you read anything about whole vs. reduced fat that has helped you decide?
I posted this in the "Whole Foods Lifestyle" forum as I believe some there will find the whole milk argument interesting, although I would love to hear from anyone on 3FC.