Which Milk is Best for Lowering Cholesterol?

Choosing lower fat milk is a useful way of reducing the amount of saturated fat in your diet, especially if you consume a lot of it. Less fat means fewer calories, so is a good option for slimmers.

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But what if you’re choosing your milk for a different health reason – to lower your cholesterol for example. Some types of milk can be beneficial in helping to lower cholesterol levels, while others should be avoided.

In the UK, milk nutrition labels don’t always provide cholesterol information so it can be difficult knowing which milk is best. Also, there are many different types of milk to choose from apart from dairy milk.

This helpful article from everydayHEALTH.com provides information about the types of fat found in 11 types of milk. As well as this, you’ll find out how much cholesterol each type of milk contains and whether it’s a "do" or a "don’t" buy when it comes to lowering cholesterol levels.

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