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Which type is the best milk to drink? |
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Milk is a nutrient dense food and one of the best sources of calcium in the American diet. The fat and caloric contents of skim (fat-free), 2% fat, and whole milk all vary, but their nutritional contents do not. However, milks that contain less fat (such as skim milk) have slightly higher nutrient densities. This is because fat takes up space in milk. A glass of whole milk contains a larger volume of fat than a glass of skim milk, so the glass of skim milk holds more calcium and vitamins in the same volume. It should be noted that this nutritional difference is very slight. Eight ounces of whole milk contains 291 milligrams of calcium, while skim (fat-free) milk contains 316 milligrams of calcium in an 8-ounce serving. The nutritional values are basically the same regardless of the percentage of milk fat you prefer. But to help control pregnancy weight gain, we advise moms-to-be to drink either 1% fat or fat-free (skim) milks because they are lower in both calories and fat than 2% fat and whole milks, which should be limited. Tanya Jolliffe - BabyFit Nutritionist |
