Low-Fat Dairy Foods Prevent Heart Disease?

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published a recent study that concluded low-fat dairy may prevent heart disease. The study looked at the diets of over 5,000 people. Those who drank one glass of low-fat milk each day had a 37% improvement in their kidney function. Women’s Health Magazine explains that the  “kidneys rely on strong blood vessels and circulation to function well, [and] their health can be a gauge of heart health.” (Women’s Health, Nov. 2008, p.28)

Lead study author Jennifer Nettleton, Ph.D. says the amino acids, calcium, and magnesium in milk may be the reasons milk is helpful in keeping the kidneys healthy. Low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese will offer you  the same nutrients if you’re not a big milk drinker.