fact or fad?
As consumers, we’re insatiable when it comes to dietary fashions and trends. How we love a flash in the pan! ‘Eat this’. ‘Avoid that’. ‘Top models swear by…’. So, do YOU know what’s really true about dairy, and what’s not?
dairy the facts
To make it easy, we’ve gathered the data and crunched the numbers for you. So, at a glance, you’ll see exactly what’s what with milk, yoghurt and cheese.
It’s a fact! So natural. All in one handy place.
It’s a fact! So natural. All in one handy place.
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1. Dairy is fattening
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Fact
Good fat, I hear you say, are you kidding me? But it’s true.
Dairy does contain fat but it’s good and natural as part of a balanced diet. We need fat in our diet. Typically, a 2000 kcal diet should contain about 70g of fat per day. It’s all about balance people.
Dairy does contain fat but it’s good and natural as part of a balanced diet. We need fat in our diet. Typically, a 2000 kcal diet should contain about 70g of fat per day. It’s all about balance people.
Fact
Good fat, I hear you say, are you kidding me? But it’s true.
Dairy does contain fat but it’s good and natural as part of a balanced diet. We need fat in our diet. Typically, a 2000 kcal diet should contain about 70g of fat per day. It’s all about balance people.
Dairy does contain fat but it’s good and natural as part of a balanced diet. We need fat in our diet. Typically, a 2000 kcal diet should contain about 70g of fat per day. It’s all about balance people.
2. With allergies, don't take chances, ask the experts.
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Fact
MILK ALLERGIES? REAL EXPERTS KNOW BEST.
Amateur nutrition ‘gurus’ (in other words, all of us!) are very quick to diagnose a ‘milk allergy’. However, in our haste, we could be unnecessarily depriving our bodies of things that are good for us. Although uncommon, milk allergies do exist, mostly in young children, and most grow out of it by 3 – 5 years of age. For expert diagnosis, talk to a professional.
Amateur nutrition ‘gurus’ (in other words, all of us!) are very quick to diagnose a ‘milk allergy’. However, in our haste, we could be unnecessarily depriving our bodies of things that are good for us. Although uncommon, milk allergies do exist, mostly in young children, and most grow out of it by 3 – 5 years of age. For expert diagnosis, talk to a professional.
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MILK ALLERGIES? REAL EXPERTS KNOW BEST.
Amateur nutrition ‘gurus’ (in other words, all of us!) are very quick to diagnose a ‘milk allergy’. However, in our haste, we could be unnecessarily depriving our bodies of things that are good for us. Although uncommon, milk allergies do exist, mostly in young children, and most grow out of it by 3 – 5 years of age. For expert diagnosis, talk to a professional.
Amateur nutrition ‘gurus’ (in other words, all of us!) are very quick to diagnose a ‘milk allergy’. However, in our haste, we could be unnecessarily depriving our bodies of things that are good for us. Although uncommon, milk allergies do exist, mostly in young children, and most grow out of it by 3 – 5 years of age. For expert diagnosis, talk to a professional.
3. Intake of some lactose is advised to help promote tolerance
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Fact
LACTOSE? YES, YOU CAN.
Lactose intolerance is caused by low levels of the enzyme needed to digest the natural sugar in milk. Symptoms include trapped wind, cramps and bloating. In most cases, it’s not necessary to cut dairy fully from your diet. Quite often intake of some lactose is advised to promote tolerance, while most can take a daily amount of up to 12-15g, the equivalent of, say, a glass of milk and a yoghurt.
Lactose intolerance is caused by low levels of the enzyme needed to digest the natural sugar in milk. Symptoms include trapped wind, cramps and bloating. In most cases, it’s not necessary to cut dairy fully from your diet. Quite often intake of some lactose is advised to promote tolerance, while most can take a daily amount of up to 12-15g, the equivalent of, say, a glass of milk and a yoghurt.
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LACTOSE? YES, YOU CAN.
Lactose intolerance is caused by low levels of the enzyme needed to digest the natural sugar in milk. Symptoms include trapped wind, cramps and bloating. In most cases, it’s not necessary to cut dairy fully from your diet. Quite often intake of some lactose is advised to promote tolerance, while most can take a daily amount of up to 12-15g, the equivalent of, say, a glass of milk and a yoghurt.
Lactose intolerance is caused by low levels of the enzyme needed to digest the natural sugar in milk. Symptoms include trapped wind, cramps and bloating. In most cases, it’s not necessary to cut dairy fully from your diet. Quite often intake of some lactose is advised to promote tolerance, while most can take a daily amount of up to 12-15g, the equivalent of, say, a glass of milk and a yoghurt.
4. Dairy can cause acne
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ACNE – CLEARING UP THE MISINFORMATION.
Don’t blame your diet! Acne is caused by an over-production of a skin secretion, which can be very sensitive to hormones. It primarily occurs during in teenage years, and in most cases, will have cleared up by the early 20s. If, however, you suspect a dietary link, you are advised to keep a food diary and talk to a clinician.
Don’t blame your diet! Acne is caused by an over-production of a skin secretion, which can be very sensitive to hormones. It primarily occurs during in teenage years, and in most cases, will have cleared up by the early 20s. If, however, you suspect a dietary link, you are advised to keep a food diary and talk to a clinician.
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ACNE – CLEARING UP THE MISINFORMATION.
Don’t blame your diet! Acne is caused by an over-production of a skin secretion, which can be very sensitive to hormones. It primarily occurs during in teenage years, and in most cases, will have cleared up by the early 20s. If, however, you suspect a dietary link, you are advised to keep a food diary and talk to a clinician.
Don’t blame your diet! Acne is caused by an over-production of a skin secretion, which can be very sensitive to hormones. It primarily occurs during in teenage years, and in most cases, will have cleared up by the early 20s. If, however, you suspect a dietary link, you are advised to keep a food diary and talk to a clinician.
5. Most cases of eczema are linked to Dairy
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Fad
KEEP CALM AND DAIRY ON
Science tells us that foods, including dairy, are not a single cause or cure for eczema. It can have various causes. Sure eczema can be a symptom of cow’s milk allergy but it’s pretty uncommon. So before you think about cutting-out dairy, get a medical diagnosis to figure out the best solution to this skin condition.
Science tells us that foods, including dairy, are not a single cause or cure for eczema. It can have various causes. Sure eczema can be a symptom of cow’s milk allergy but it’s pretty uncommon. So before you think about cutting-out dairy, get a medical diagnosis to figure out the best solution to this skin condition.
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KEEP CALM AND DAIRY ON
Science tells us that foods, including dairy, are not a single cause or cure for eczema. It can have various causes. Sure eczema can be a symptom of cow’s milk allergy but it’s pretty uncommon. So before you think about cutting-out dairy, get a medical diagnosis to figure out the best solution to this skin condition.
Science tells us that foods, including dairy, are not a single cause or cure for eczema. It can have various causes. Sure eczema can be a symptom of cow’s milk allergy but it’s pretty uncommon. So before you think about cutting-out dairy, get a medical diagnosis to figure out the best solution to this skin condition.
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Did you know?
Did you know?
a 200 ml glass of
whole milk
provides:
protein
7g
+a range of other
vitamins and minerals
vitamins and minerals
calcium
30%
of your daily
recommended intake
recommended intake
all for just
0 kcal
126 kcal
2000 kcal
a 200 ml glass of
semi skimmed milk
provides:
protein
7g
+a range of other
vitamins and minerals
vitamins and minerals
calcium
30%
of your daily
recommended intake
recommended intake
all for just
0 kcal
92 kcal
2000 kcal
a 200 ml glass of
skimmed milk
provides:
protein
7g
+a range of other
vitamins and minerals
vitamins and minerals
calcium
31%
of your daily
recommended intake
recommended intake
all for just
0 kcal
68 kcal
2000 kcal
Did you know?
a 125 serving of
whole, plain yogurt
provides:
protein
7g
+a range of other
vitamins and minerals
vitamins and minerals
calcium
31%
of your daily
recommended intake
recommended intake
all for just
0 kcal
99 kcal
2000 kcal
a 125 serving of
low-fat, plain yogurt
provides:
protein
6g
+a range of other
vitamins and minerals
vitamins and minerals
calcium
25%
of your daily
recommended intake
recommended intake
all for just
0 kcal
71 kcal
2000 kcal
Did you know?
25g serving of
cheddar cheese
provides:
protein
6.4g
+a range of other
vitamins and minerals
vitamins and minerals
calcium
23%
of your daily
recommended intake
recommended intake
all for just
0 kcal
104 kcal
2000 kcal
that
cheddar cheese
is a source of
- protein,
- calcium,
- vitamina a, b2, b12,
- folate,
- calcium,
- phosphorus,
- iodine and
- zinc
