This month, a study of more than 15,000 Brazilians showed that people who eat and drink full-fat dairy products such as whole milk, butter and yogurt, are less likely to develop Metabolic Syndrome that often leads to diabetes, heart attacks, and premature death. Low-fat dairy products, such as skim milk were not associated with protection from metabolic syndrome. (Metabolic Syndrome includes high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high LDL cholesterol and high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol and storing fat primarily in your belly).
All types of milk and milk products are high in sugar, unless the milk is fermented to make yogurt or cheese. sergeyryzhov/iStock
