tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post1710167115742563944..comments2024-01-01T07:01:27.625-08:00Comments on Foodtrainers: Rethinking Skim MilkUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-24374927493919256532013-04-09T19:16:58.473-07:002013-04-09T19:16:58.473-07:00It shocks me when people can think that something ...It shocks me when people can think that something re-formulated by chemists can be so much better for you. Naturally derived, and organic, is healthier--period. With how much information is coming out about how ridiculous it is to count calories, and how a balanced diet and some exercise is much better and long lasting for weight management, I can't see why people would stick to these ridiculous diet fads!Babsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-66132379766108684482012-12-24T17:54:08.658-08:002012-12-24T17:54:08.658-08:00Please just listen to your doctors and biochemists...Please just listen to your doctors and biochemists....Concerned Citizennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-11612189079829330352012-12-12T12:48:19.845-08:002012-12-12T12:48:19.845-08:00I buy Whole Fat Milk and Cheese and most of the ti...I buy Whole Fat Milk and Cheese and most of the time yogurts, sometimes it is hard to find full fat dairy of my favorite kinds, and I am more satisfied and understand the fat content so portion size is controlled. I am also an RD though so may be more mindful of it. I actually and finishing my MS at NYU and did my thesis on obese infertile women and diet/exercise, focusing on dairy fat. All of the obese infertile women who did eat dairy consumed low-fat, a significant association when compared to those who were not obese but still infertile. It was a small sample size, but I do think recommendations should be tailored to the individual and low-fat dairy should not be pushed on everyone...great topic to read about!Kelly Ahearn RDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-5112210726075435602011-09-15T15:33:12.941-07:002011-09-15T15:33:12.941-07:00thank you! I never bought into it when my nutritio...thank you! I never bought into it when my nutritionists were telling me that whole milk or just straight up milk was bad. I just couldn't see the reason for it. The more natural the food, the better! It's all about balance...<br /><br />I used to be on a protein and fat diet and yes, the fat intake did slow down the digestion. Either, whenever I would stick to a high protein/low carbs diet, my metabolism would speed up like crazy and then I would feel faint after 1h30. With the good fat, I was intaking with the oils, I was able to keep a regular metabolism... I would only feel faint 3hrs after eating lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759387255171947697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-65942855774434790442011-09-02T13:56:07.424-07:002011-09-02T13:56:07.424-07:00I've never paid much attention to the origins ...I've never paid much attention to the origins of my milk, I was too busy reading carbs (diabetic) & calories. I still take a glance at those numbers but find myself mixing up my selection without any strong loyalty. Regular milk, soy milk, coconut milk, fat-free milk...any variety. Rice milk is the only one I skip because of the high carbs. I was always the "coffee with extra skim milk & splenda" orderer. Now I realize that I would end up pouring MORE skim milk than I would regular or even 1/2 & 1/2.Whitneyhttp://www.theadventuresofnow.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-77733054963295697442011-08-28T18:46:59.979-07:002011-08-28T18:46:59.979-07:00Try to keep slim by drinking donkey milk regularly...Try to keep slim by drinking donkey milk regularly.....<br />Donkey milk is also good for the heart and helps maintain the body's energy levels because it contains Omega-3 oils and calcium are high.Slim by Drinking Donkey Milkhttp://howbody.blogspot.com/2011/07/slim-by-drinking-donkey-milk.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-59199119876991924492011-08-17T16:25:52.236-07:002011-08-17T16:25:52.236-07:00wow...how enlightening...but I am so used to the t...wow...how enlightening...but I am so used to the taste of Skim I feel the whole mile will taste too rich! Hmmmm??? In fact...it is kinda scary to switch back...Carrie @ Cottage Cozyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17722924566006835290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-71919843604176380042011-08-17T06:57:09.098-07:002011-08-17T06:57:09.098-07:00Wow! I'm late to reading this great post! I ...Wow! I'm late to reading this great post! I was not aware of the fertility studies and the associating w/ skim milk. Very interesting! Like other, I was brought up on Skim Milk. Today we have 1 % in the house along w/ goat milk, almond milk, coconut milk, and soymilk. Right now I'm drinking my coffee w/ goat milk in it, but my kids usually drink the 1 % or have other types in smoothies. That's my only nod to low fat...everything else is full fat cheese/butter/ice cream/yogurt. I do avoid ultra pasteurized though. I think I buy the 1 % out of habit. Maybe well try the whole milk challenge :-)EA-The Spicy RDhttp://www.eastewart.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-65148744175368579212011-08-16T20:33:48.928-07:002011-08-16T20:33:48.928-07:00Great post, Lauren! You are giving people crucial ...Great post, Lauren! You are giving people crucial information. I hadn't heard about the connection between fertility issues and low-fat dairy products but it makes sense. And thanks for the shout out! Best, JulieJulie Negrinhttp://www.julienegrin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-22642467108993524902011-08-16T11:15:36.560-07:002011-08-16T11:15:36.560-07:00Thanks for the comment, it is the androgens that a...Thanks for the comment, it is the androgens that are concentrated in the nonfat milk (and affecting fertility, acne). The estrogen-like hormones are in the fat portion. I will read the link you provided.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-64038807304556043612011-08-16T10:53:32.106-07:002011-08-16T10:53:32.106-07:00Very interesting. Just read a study by Penn State ...Very interesting. Just read a study by Penn State University that tested organic and conventional milk products (skim, 1%, 2%, whole, cream, half and half and butter) and found the fat content significantly affected the estrogen concentrations. Since most hormones are fat soluble, they are found in highest concentrations in products with higher fat (whole milk, cream and butter) for example.<br /><br />J. Dairy Sci 93:2533-2540 2010LovelyScientistnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-28324872726985494842011-08-16T08:15:00.085-07:002011-08-16T08:15:00.085-07:00so interesting! I am generally a 1 or 2% for coff...so interesting! I am generally a 1 or 2% for coffee and whole milk for cooking kind of girl; I use almond milk too sometimes (mostly for coffee and frozen pops). I use all of the above for the boys (but they are not huge milk drinkers). We have always bought organic, and more recently made a point of not getting UHT milk, but I haven't focused much on % versus whole. It was more habit than anything else; I will likely switch to whole now for everything. Thanks!Ericanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-89138560547201337892011-08-16T07:22:28.837-07:002011-08-16T07:22:28.837-07:00really though provoking info....kind of like the s...really though provoking info....kind of like the sugar free thing too. maybe better to eat the real thing just less of it....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-18445832607231687382011-08-16T07:19:29.355-07:002011-08-16T07:19:29.355-07:00agree with you lauren!agree with you lauren!thehealthyapronhttp://www.thehealthyapron.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-47255402906085959652011-08-16T05:28:53.183-07:002011-08-16T05:28:53.183-07:00Thanks Gina, I wonder if you'll change your mi...Thanks Gina, I wonder if you'll change your mind when you want little Gina's running around. The fertility information is really staggering. Taste is one thing but I also think the processing that goes into making skim milk palatable (it isn't just adding water) and the concentration of androgens with the fat removal is worrisome. That "yum" from your yogurt is exactly the satiety-inducing feeling that I feel reduces appetite. Of course, not everyone listens to their appetite.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-86044988172081487282011-08-16T04:09:54.871-07:002011-08-16T04:09:54.871-07:00Great post Lauren. You know I have some opinions ...Great post Lauren. You know I have some opinions on this :) Actually, I do agree that skim milk is not necessary. I typically recommend 1% to my clients, unless that are really stuck in their weight loss and they drink a lot of milk....this is rare. The idea that fat decreases appetite, however, has recently been disputed in several articles I've read lately; <br /><br />http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/The-Marijauna-Munchies-can-come-just-from-eating-foods-like-Pizza-Report-125193579.html<br /><br />I personally stick with fat free milks, but then full fat yogurts. I don't mind "watered down" milks, but I HATE watered down yogurts, I like mine think and creamy! IN fact, right now I'm enjoying full fat, whole milk yogurt with my granola. Yum.Gina; The Candid RDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13034788087113648183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-16534793873086791662011-08-16T03:51:58.302-07:002011-08-16T03:51:58.302-07:00Thanks Rebecca and soon there will be a new milk d...Thanks Rebecca and soon there will be a new milk drinker, yes?Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-49858677983891232472011-08-15T19:31:56.860-07:002011-08-15T19:31:56.860-07:00wow so interesting I have 2 % and toddler has ever...wow so interesting I have 2 % and toddler has everything full fat, love your points,chow and chatterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04225995063075911644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-10651730760977214872011-08-15T18:38:46.200-07:002011-08-15T18:38:46.200-07:00Have to say that I did not know this about you, bu...Have to say that I did not know this about you, but agree with the points you make. If you're not having a ton of dairy, or just a splash in coffee, it makes sense to go for the real deal. What kind of milk (if any) do you usually use in smoothies? I've gotten into rice milk and almond milk in smoothies thanks to LiquiteriaLisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-72036237410498899422011-08-15T18:00:26.578-07:002011-08-15T18:00:26.578-07:00Ooh now my interested is "piqued". I thi...Ooh now my interested is "piqued". I think you can say peaked as in climaxed/heightened but I could be wrong. I know nutrition better than grammar apparently. Glad you read daily, feel free to point anything out.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-60666175021288008922011-08-15T17:25:14.259-07:002011-08-15T17:25:14.259-07:00I've noticed this a few times in your blog - w...I've noticed this a few times in your blog - which I read daily! So, I just wanted to give you a friendly pointer. You use the word 'peaked' to express your interest or curiosity is stimulated but the correct term would be 'piqued'. Just wanted to get that out there because I enjoy reading your blog but that is just a peeve. <br /><br />Thanks!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-83843350878460716342011-08-15T15:24:22.410-07:002011-08-15T15:24:22.410-07:00I love milk. When I was in college, I became lacto...I love milk. When I was in college, I became lactose-intolerant. That's what the doctor said it was. But then she told me to stay home and start drinking milk. She said my body would get used to it again and she was right. It's been years and it has never happened again. I grew up on whole milk. When we lived in Germany (I was a teen), my mom tried the shelf-stable milk there (UHT)and we wouldn't touch it. I was at a store last summer in Montana and NOT ONE CARTON of milk being sold was regular pasteurization. ALL of it was UHT. I was floored and wonder if the government will soon come up with some ridiculous store of how the only legal milk is UHT milk. Here in Iowa I can get organic, non-homogenized milk pasteurized at very-low temperatures (as low as the law allows). The taste is noticeably better!Caronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-57007773196081517072011-08-15T14:58:37.917-07:002011-08-15T14:58:37.917-07:00Fascinating post. Currently, I'm a drink non-d...Fascinating post. Currently, I'm a drink non-dairy milk except for half & half in my coffee. There was a time after college when I met with a nutritionist and stopped drinking skim milk and other low-fat milk products and switched to fuller fat versions based off of what I had learned from her. <br /><br />So glad to hear you say the same things she said many years ago. People including other r.d.'s always balked at this idea when I told them.Jess @ Fit Chick in the Cityhttp://fitchickinthecity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-72979941019681912802011-08-15T14:58:29.023-07:002011-08-15T14:58:29.023-07:00Kristen, try 1 or 2% and see how you do, even if y...Kristen, try 1 or 2% and see how you do, even if you have to water it down.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-23247012679115103332011-08-15T13:04:12.398-07:002011-08-15T13:04:12.398-07:00I was always raised on low fat milk so it is what ...I was always raised on low fat milk so it is what I ended up buying. I am all for eating the real thing (yogurt, cheese, butter), but for some silly reason, never thought about it with milk. It's silly this never crossed my mind. I don't know if I can handle whole milk, but might have to give 1% a try.Kristen (swanky dietitian)http://swankydietitian.comnoreply@blogger.com