What about dairy products?

Which ones and how much?

Should I avoid dairy products if my blood cholesterol is too high or if I need to lose weight? NO How many serves should I have daily? TWO 1 serve = 250ml reduced fat (calcium fortified) cow's milk 250ml calcium fortified soy milk 100ml 'light' evaporated milk 200g reduced fat yoghurt 40g low fat yellow cheese e.g Devondale 7 If you prefer higher fat cheeses, it is recommended that such cheeses be limited to 3 times per week. What if I don't (or rarely) eat dairy products? You will need to include the following foods in your day to ensure an adequate calcium intake: - calcium enriched soy milk and tofu - lentils - dried apricots - brazil nuts - almonds - fish with bones - calcium enriched breakfast cereals - dark green leafy vegetables Consume calcium rich foods between meals Calcium in food reduces iron and zinc absorption by up to 60% when eaten with iron-containing foods like meat. Emerging evidence that dairy products may protect against diabetes. More info...

 

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