Dairy products are often cited as healthy for a diet. While this is true for some products, others should be avoided in excess. Let’s take a closer look.
Dr. Marina
Skim milk: It would seem that skim milk, which has less fat content, would be better for a diet. However, there is practically nothing useful in some varieties of skim milk, as many nutrients are eliminated when the fat is removed. Be careful not to consume products that have had flavorings, glucose, and preservatives added. This can cause liver and kidney issues.
Ice cream: A recent study by scientists from Oxford University showed that lowering the temperature of mucous membranes in the mouth decreases blood flow to the brain, and an abundance of sugar increases appetite. When high in calories and sugar, ice cream can cause not only weight gain but can also affect your pancreas, disrupting normal insulin production.
Spreads: These are sometimes more like vegetable-dairy pr...
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