Various perspectives on drinking milk - Matthew Solan

Today, I'm going to introduce an executive editor of the Harvard Men's Health Watch.  I got this article from-

Solan, M. (2019, January 25). Dairy: Health food or health risk? Harvard Health Publishing. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/dairy-health-food-or-health-risk-2019012515849. 

He supports the idea that milk is good for your body.

I’m Matthew Solan, and I am the executive editor of the Harvard Men’s Health Watch. I previously served as executive editor for ULCA Health’s Healthy Years and as a contributor to Duke Medicine’s Health News and Weill Cornell Medical College’s Woman Nutrition Connection and Woman’s Health Advisor. 

When I was a growing teenager, I drank as much milk as possible. I’d seen the TV ads - milk and other dairy foods were the express ticket to stronger bones and bigger muscles. 

But today dairy’s nutritional reputation is as clear as, well, a glass of milk. 

Dairy products like milk, yogurt, cheese, and cottage cheese, are good sources of calcium, which helps maintain bone density and reduces the risk of fractures.

When it comes to the direct health impact of dairy, the existing science is mixed. Some research warns against consuming too much diary, while other studies show some benefits from regular dairy consumption. 

The American Heat Association still recommends adults stick to fat-free or low-fat dairy products. But new research suggests full-fat dairy might not be much of a threat to heart health. 

Some science has even suggested that the right kind of dairy may prevent heart disease. 

When it comes to overall health benefits, it seems that dairy is neither a hero nor a villain. Adding some dairy to your daily diet can help you get some of the vital nutrients you need. 




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