Comments for Top 10 Diets http://www.dietstop10.com Find the Right Diet for You Tue, 05 May 2009 15:48:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on Milk Facts-Whole Milk Vs. Skim Milk by admin http://www.dietstop10.com/milk-facts-whole-skim/comment-page-1/#comment-21 admin Tue, 05 May 2009 15:48:30 +0000 http://www.dietstop10.com/?p=312#comment-21 Kim, I did read that study too. What was found was: children who drank more milk gained more weight; children who drank more 1% and skim milk had larger weight gains than those who drank smaller amounts of 1% and skim milk; and that it was the dietary calcium that correlated to the weight gain, not the dietary fat in the milk. What this basically says is that if you drink more milk, of any kind, you could gain weight. This is because all milk has calories. So, if you increase your calories, you can gain weight. Even skim milk has calories. If you drink 4 glasses a day, that is consuming about 360 calories. If you do not get enough physical exercise to burn the extra calories off, then you will gain weight. You and your husband, being long distance runners, burn a lot of calories. So, you generally need more calories then an average person. I bet you guys can probably eat almost anything you want and you burn it off :) Don't we all wish we could do that! (We can, if we get lots of exercise)! Skim milk does contain slightly more carbs per serving, thus containing slightly more lactose than whole milk. Those that are lactose-intolerant may notice slightly more effects by drinking skim milk than whole milk. The amount of carbs between the two is very negligible though, only about a 1-2 grams of carbs per serving difference. Those that have difficulty digesting the lactose (milk sugars) in milk, should look for lactose free milks that are available. The facts remain, though, that for most everyone, especially those who need to lose weight or lower their cholesterol, the best milk to drink is skim milk. It has less calories, no saturated fat, more calcium, and more potassium. Kim, I did read that study too. What was found was: children who drank more milk gained more weight; children who drank more 1% and skim milk had larger weight gains than those who drank smaller amounts of 1% and skim milk; and that it was the dietary calcium that correlated to the weight gain, not the dietary fat in the milk. What this basically says is that if you drink more milk, of any kind, you could gain weight. This is because all milk has calories. So, if you increase your calories, you can gain weight. Even skim milk has calories. If you drink 4 glasses a day, that is consuming about 360 calories. If you do not get enough physical exercise to burn the extra calories off, then you will gain weight.

You and your husband, being long distance runners, burn a lot of calories. So, you generally need more calories then an average person. I bet you guys can probably eat almost anything you want and you burn it off :) Don’t we all wish we could do that! (We can, if we get lots of exercise)!

Skim milk does contain slightly more carbs per serving, thus containing slightly more lactose than whole milk. Those that are lactose-intolerant may notice slightly more effects by drinking skim milk than whole milk. The amount of carbs between the two is very negligible though, only about a 1-2 grams of carbs per serving difference. Those that have difficulty digesting the lactose (milk sugars) in milk, should look for lactose free milks that are available.

The facts remain, though, that for most everyone, especially those who need to lose weight or lower their cholesterol, the best milk to drink is skim milk. It has less calories, no saturated fat, more calcium, and more potassium.

]]> Comment on Milk Facts-Whole Milk Vs. Skim Milk by Kim http://www.dietstop10.com/milk-facts-whole-skim/comment-page-1/#comment-20 Kim Tue, 05 May 2009 07:21:59 +0000 http://www.dietstop10.com/?p=312#comment-20 I'm sorry, I can't agree. A study in the Archives of Pediatric Medicine, conducted by Harvard researchers, showed skim milk was more fattening than full-cream milk because of the higher sugar content (check - Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2005;159:543-550). From personal experience, lower fat milks give me headaches and make me nauseous because of the higher lactose - or to be more precise the inability to break down lactose because of the low fat content; I've never had any issues with full-cream milk. Both my husband and I run long distance and drink full-fat milk and eat full-fat yoghurt (without that sugary muck added) - we're both very thin and very healthy I’m sorry, I can’t agree. A study in the Archives of Pediatric Medicine, conducted by Harvard researchers, showed skim milk was more fattening than full-cream milk because of the higher sugar content (check – Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2005;159:543-550). From personal experience, lower fat milks give me headaches and make me nauseous because of the higher lactose – or to be more precise the inability to break down lactose because of the low fat content; I’ve never had any issues with full-cream milk. Both my husband and I run long distance and drink full-fat milk and eat full-fat yoghurt (without that sugary muck added) – we’re both very thin and very healthy

]]> Comment on Milk Facts-Whole Milk Vs. Skim Milk by jim http://www.dietstop10.com/milk-facts-whole-skim/comment-page-1/#comment-8 jim Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:22:25 +0000 http://www.dietstop10.com/?p=312#comment-8 admin is right, if you take any college level organic chem class you will learn all about saturated and the different unsaturated fats. and the part of the milk that has the calcium is the liquidy part of the milk not the creamy part, so if you take away the cream and just have skim milk you have a higher percentage of the liquidy calcium filled part of the milk. skim milk is also great for athletes because it has lost of protein too. good stuff. admin is right, if you take any college level organic chem class you will learn all about saturated and the different unsaturated fats. and the part of the milk that has the calcium is the liquidy part of the milk not the creamy part, so if you take away the cream and just have skim milk you have a higher percentage of the liquidy calcium filled part of the milk. skim milk is also great for athletes because it has lost of protein too. good stuff.

]]> Comment on Milk Facts-Whole Milk Vs. Skim Milk by admin http://www.dietstop10.com/milk-facts-whole-skim/comment-page-1/#comment-7 admin Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:29:30 +0000 http://www.dietstop10.com/?p=312#comment-7 I'm sorry, but wherever you got this information, you have not been well informed. Whole milk DOES NOT have good fats in it-it only has saturated fats. Good fats are polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats-you find these fats in foods such as nuts, fish, olive oil, flaxseed, etc. And, skim milk DOES HAVE vitamin A & D, and has more calcium than whole milk. Skim milk is hands down the better choice. Lower calories, much lower fat, more calcium, and all the vitamins and minerals that whole milk has, but healthier for you! I’m sorry, but wherever you got this information, you have not been well informed. Whole milk DOES NOT have good fats in it-it only has saturated fats. Good fats are polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats-you find these fats in foods such as nuts, fish, olive oil, flaxseed, etc. And, skim milk DOES HAVE vitamin A & D, and has more calcium than whole milk. Skim milk is hands down the better choice. Lower calories, much lower fat, more calcium, and all the vitamins and minerals that whole milk has, but healthier for you!

]]> Comment on Milk Facts-Whole Milk Vs. Skim Milk by joe http://www.dietstop10.com/milk-facts-whole-skim/comment-page-1/#comment-6 joe Sun, 11 Jan 2009 15:56:03 +0000 http://www.dietstop10.com/?p=312#comment-6 thats the dumbest thing i've ever heard. whole milk has many more nutrients, good fats(that keep you fuller longer, reducing calorie intake), calcium, and vitamin a and d! stick with whole milk, just dont drink 8 glasses a day! fatty thats the dumbest thing i’ve ever heard. whole milk has many more nutrients, good fats(that keep you fuller longer, reducing calorie intake), calcium, and vitamin a and d! stick with whole milk, just dont drink 8 glasses a day! fatty

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