Have you heard about the latest research that links lowfat dairy foods with weight loss? Good news for those of us who are watching our weight! More studies are confirming that getting the calcium and protein your body needs everyday from lowfat dairy products may help you meet your weight loss goals. Here are some highlights on the science between the dairy and weight loss relationship:
Women burned more fat and calories after a meal when their diets included three to four servings of lowfat dairy daily.
Crowley Tip: Have a glass of Crowley Lowfat or Fat Free Milk at every meal; this is a sure way to meet your daily dairy needs!
Researchers found that there may be a correlation between the weight of children and teens and dairy consumption. The study found that teenage girls (ages 9 to14) who consumed more milk and milk products weighed less than their fellow students who consumed little dairy. Even just one extra serving of dairy a day was associated with lower body fat!
Crowley Tip: Mix up a smoothie for an after-school snack as a quick means of getting extra calcium into your teenager’s day! Click here for our smoothie recipes.
Increased dairy consumption may protect overweight individuals from becoming obese or developing insulin resistance syndrome (also known as metabolic syndrome).
Crowley Tip: Make dairy part of your dinner plate by serving Crowley Nonfat Pineapple Cottage Cheese as a side dish; a great way to sneak in extra calcium!
Dairy products, such as Crowley Lowfat or Fat Free Milk, may actually help you lose weight. Scientific evidence shows a link between lower body weight and daily consumption of dairy foods rich in calcium. Compared to dieters who excluded dairy products, research studies indicate that dieters who included calcium-rich dairy products in their diet plan had better results.
Crowley Tip: Make recipes that use Crowley Lowfat or Fat Free products! Click here for recipe ideas to try today.
Keep in mind when you are trying to lose weight it is important to strive for a balanced food intake. Everyday your body needs a blend of fruits, vegetables, lowfat dairy foods, whole grains, and protein. If you are wondering how many calories your body needs a day, simply go to the USDA’s site www.mypyramid.gov. Fill out the information in the “My Pyramid Plan” section on the main page of the USDA site for your very own personalized calorie recommendations.
The bottom line is that our bodies need the nutrients provided by lowfat dairy foods, everyday! Most people need at least three servings of lowfat dairy foods per day. Click here for 20 ways to kick up your calcium and for the Crowley Calcium Calculator.
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The information provided on our Web site is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment, nor is it intended to diagnose, treat, or cure an illness. Before starting a diet or exercise program, Crowley recommends you talk with your health care provider for consultation on what is right for you and your health.
RESOURCES:
- Pereira MA, et al. Dairy consumption, obesity, and the insulin resistance syndrome in young adults: The CARDIA Study. Journal of the American Medical Association. 2002; 287:2081-2089.
- Carolyn W Gunther, Roseann M Lyle, Pamela A Legowski, Julie M James, Linda D McCabe, George P McCabe, Munro Peacock, and Dorothy Teegarden. Fat oxidation and its relation to serum parathyroid hormone in young women enrolled in a 1-y dairy calcium intervention. Am. J. Clinical Nutrition, Dec 2005; 82: 1228 - 1234.
- Novotny R, Daida YG, Acharya S, Grove JS, Vogt TM. Dairy intake is associated with lower body fat and soda intake with greater weight in adolescent girls. Journal of Nutrition. 2004; 134(8):1905-1909.
