Want to keep your heart happy but looking for a dairy delight? You might think that many dairy products are considered to be too high in dietary cholesterol to make the cut in your diet. However, recent studies have shown that certain dairy products offer numerous heart benefits, including lowering your cholesterol levels and potentially protecting against heart disease.
For your heart-healthy diet, we recommend unflavored, low-fat dairy products, including our all-natural 1% milk (gold cap) and skim milk (silver cap) available on Home Delivery.
A Heart-Healthy Diet
When designing your diet for a healthy heart, one of the most important factors to consider is your total saturated fat intake, rather than dietary cholesterol. While it was previously thought that foods high in dietary cholesterol, like dairy products, had a higher direct impact on your blood cholesterol levels, recent research now suggests that saturated fat intake is the most important factor in influencing your cholesterol levels. To reduce your saturated fat, it is recommended to opt for reduced-fat dairy options, such as 1% or skim milk.
Additionally, many of the nutrients in milk support heart health. No matter the fat percentage of your milk, each cup includes 8 grams of protein and 13 vitamins and minerals. In particular, the Vitamin D, calcium, potassium, and magnesium found in milk benefit heart health.
Milk is also free from added sugars. Cutting back on added sugars is another important dietary factor for your heart health. Next time you’re craving a sugary drink, try reaching for a glass of milk instead. With natural sugars, such as lactose, milk might be the perfect drink to satisfy your cravings while helping you reach your healthy goals.
