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Is dairy produce useful or its benefit is exaggerated? Do cheese, milk and yoghurts help to grow thin?

Researches have shown that the daily use of dairy products (1 yoghurt, 1 glass of low-fat milk and 15 g cheese) helps to burn fats and reduce weight. The Dutch scientists have proved that products rich in calcium also promote weight reduction.

All this is right, but it does not mean that you can eat everything, wash down with milk or yoghurt, and at the same time not to put on weight. If you want to grow thin, keep up what you eat, calories and fats, and include dairy products in the diet.

If you are predisposed to skin eruptions, hormones contained in store milk, can only worsen the situation. In that case, you can buy home milk.

One of researches has shown that, contained in milk calcium and vitamin D, reduce risk of breast cancer. Mineral complexes do not have similar action. However, concerning the efficiency of risk reduction and the necessary amount of dairy products, scientists can tell nothing today and need the further researches.

How milk influences cardiovascular system
The saturated fats in a whole milk raise level of “bad” cholesterol, hence, the less them in milk - the better for heart. Experts advise to keep to fat-free dairy products.