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Your Yogurt Might Be Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Efforts

Low-fat treats are not only filled with sugar to maintain their flavor, but also less satiating than their full-fat counterparts. This is why they often cause dieters to pack on the pounds—not lose them. Now researchers are saying that the same might hold true for low-fat dairy as well.
By Dana Leigh Smith
April 15, 2015
Your Yogurt Might Be Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Efforts
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Your Yogurt Might Be Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Efforts
Low-fat treats are not only filled with sugar to maintain their flavor, but also less satiating than their full-fat counterparts. This is why they often cause dieters to pack on the pounds—not lose them. Now researchers are saying that the same might hold true for low-fat dairy as well.
By Dana Leigh Smith April 15, 2015

Although the USDA and most diet experts still recommend that Americans stick with low-fat milk and cheese, recent American Journal of Clinical Nutrition findings reveal that those who consume low-fat dairy are more apt to be heavy than those who enjoy full-fat products. Why? Those who eat these types of dairy products also tend to eat more carbs like bread and rice—likely because they’re consuming less satiating fats throughout the day, say researchers. Starchy foods are not only calorie-dense, but also cause blood sugar levels to spike, which may encourage weight gain so it’s a double edged sword.

These new findings align with previous research that noted that those who consume more high-fat dairy products typically weigh less and gain less weight over time than those who don’t consume fat-laden dairy. However, since many experts are still not convinced going full fat is the best bet for better health and a slimmer waistline, we suggest incorporating various types of dairy products into your diet until the health community is on the same page. Next time you head to the store, pick up a few full-fat yogurts along with some low-fat and 2 percent ones as well—the same goes for cheese, too.

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