While too much saturated fat can be dangerous, some studies suggest that consuming full-fat dairy products can have health benefits. Women who ate full-fat dairy products at least twice a day reduced their risk of infertility by 25%, and babies and children need the fat in dairy products for proper growth and brain development. However, controlled portions should be consumed to avoid weight gain and serious health problems.
Most of us are aware of the dangers of too much saturated fat, such as the risk of heart attack and stroke. Saturated fat is found in full-fat dairy products, among others. Low-fat or fat-free dairy options are widely available. However, in some cases, eating full-fat dairy products is considered to be healthier than eating low-fat or fat-free dairy products.
Between 1991 and 1999, Harvard University studied women trying to conceive or conceiving. The University study monitored the women’s dairy consumption through the use of questionnaires. The study found that women who ate full-fat dairy products at least twice a day reduced their risk of infertility by at least 25%. After the study, some doctors suggested that women trying to get pregnant eat full-fat dairy products without adding too many extra calories or fat to the diet.
Babies need full-fat dairy products up to two years of age. Children at this stage are growing very quickly, and proper growth requires energy derived from the fat in food. Also, the fat in dairy products aids in brain development and the calcium content strengthens bones. Children and adolescents who are said to be underweight are often instructed by doctors and dietitians to consume full-fat dairy products to gain weight while reaping the health benefits of calcium.
Some studies have shown that whole milk drinkers and consumers of full dairy products, such as cheese and ice cream, gained less weight over many years than those who drank low-fat milk and ate low-fat cheese. Some experts say that people can eat less of the high-fat varieties, as they are more satisfying. The point is that controlled portions of full fat dairy products should be consumed as too much fat will cause weight gain. Also, the amount of saturated fat in a diet must be controlled or it can lead to serious health problems.
Animal fats like those found in full-fat dairy products build up plaque in the arteries and clog them. This restricts the ability of the arteries to properly distribute blood to the organs and tissues of the body. They can lead to heart disease, heart attacks, or strokes.
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