Milk Does A Body Good or Does It?

Yes, dairy is good for you. No one is disputing that. The calcium in dairy is essential for good teeth and strong bones and helps in the function of everything from your nerves to your heart.

But does dairy also help you lose weight. That's what we've heard for years, but it turns out that this belief is wrong.

Researchers at the University of North Carolina, in conjunction with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine in Washington, DC, have concluded that not only will dairy not help you lose weight, it may also help you gain weight.

The researchers assessed 49 clinical trials that followed the effects of milk on weight and found 2 of the studies included people who had gained weight and 41 studies where subjects showed no effects by adding dairy to their diets.

Last year, two National dairy organizations in the US pulled their advertisements that stated that dairy products help in weight loss, but the misconception still exists.

As with all foods you eat, be careful of the calories you are consuming. Choose less calorie-dense sources of dairy, such as low-fat milk or yogurt rather than whole milk, fatty cheeses or creams.