1. Posted by Wakynao on Wed, Apr 08, 2009, 6:04 am PDT

2% milk is useful as a stepping stone for people who are trying to wean themselves off of whole milk and switch to skim. My husband went from the fully-loaded variety to drinking 2%, then 1%, then 1/2%, and now he drinks skim. I don't drink the stuff myself, but do use light soymilk in my protein shakes.

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2. Posted by James R on Fri, Apr 10, 2009, 3:23 am PDT

The biggest joke out there is the 100 calorie English Muffin. The regular English Muffin has 120 calories. 10 extra pedals on the bike should do it.

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3. Posted by sundowners@bellsouth.net on Fri, Apr 10, 2009, 3:37 am PDT

A fat free milk such as "Simply Smart" is a very good sub for 2%.

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4. Posted by Robert R on Fri, Apr 10, 2009, 3:56 am PDT

Soy milk is just as bad for people as cow milk is. If you have to drink milk of any kind, Rice or Almond milk are probably yhe healtiest. It may take a few times before your tastebuds adapt, but your belly will thank you.

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5. Posted by RedRaider on Fri, Apr 10, 2009, 4:09 am PDT

oh people get off ur health nut craze! Exercise and eat moderately well and indulge every now and then. Eat and drink the hearty, wholesome, soul foods of America! Cmon we all die eventually, whether I die at 80 and eat how i want or make it to 100 and denied myself all the pleasures in life I dont care, I'd rather be happy. Use common sense. I had a grandma who made into her 90's eating bacon, gravy, and ice cream everyday!

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6. Posted by carol on Fri, Apr 10, 2009, 4:14 am PDT

I just found out that Soy milk is bad for you if you take meds for your thyroid! It won't let your thyroid meds absorb into your body....well, now I dont know what to drink because I am lactose-intolerant so I drank soy milk for that....now I cant even drink that ....what to do what to do?

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7. Posted by clark.dogs@sbcglobal.net on Fri, Apr 10, 2009, 4:18 am PDT

There are many cow's milk alternatives these days. They are made from soy, almonds, rice, oats, and hemp. They are all good for you and don't have the negative health impacts of dairy. If you want to drink a glass of milk, I recommend sweetened vanilla almond milk.

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8. Posted by Joseph D on Fri, Apr 10, 2009, 4:29 am PDT

Just another health article that only considers calories and none of the nutrition or the activity levels associated with each individual.

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9. Posted by bimainc on Fri, Apr 10, 2009, 4:31 am PDT

Carol, if you are on thyroid meds, ANY dairy product can cause absorption problems. My endroconologist said that as long as you take your medicine 2 - 3 hours before or after dairy products, you will be okay. She told me not to even take calcium tablets within that time period.

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10. Posted by brainstem1 on Fri, Apr 10, 2009, 4:44 am PDT

Carol, If you are taking meds for your thyroid then your body is malfunctioning. The drugs do not correct the cause of the problem, they only mask the symptoms. You may want to learn about Upper Cervical Specific Care as a logical means to locating and correcting the cause of your problem.

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11. Posted by kiljoyone@sbcglobal.net on Fri, Apr 10, 2009, 4:47 am PDT

You didnt mention that while skim milk may have fewer calories,it is completely useless as a source of vitamin D if you do not have the fat in whole milk to bind it and transport it into your system. Not all fat is bad and it's not all about caloric content.If skim milk can not give you the benefit it is wasted calories anyway.

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12. Posted by janetzim@bellsouth.net on Fri, Apr 10, 2009, 4:49 am PDT

As if calories measure health benefits! Instead of "Surprise Nutritionist No-no's", it should be titled "Anorexia No-No's!"

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13. Posted by brainstem1 on Fri, Apr 10, 2009, 4:49 am PDT

Joseph D, I completely agree. Calorie counting was what was done back in the 70's & 80's before we knew much about nutrition. Calories are a form of energy and if they are nutrient dense calories they will provide you with better energy and better efficiency as opposed to calories full of fat, or fat substitutes, sodium, sugar and artificial preservatives and flavors. Sarah needs to be re-edumacated:)

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14. Posted by Michael K on Fri, Apr 10, 2009, 4:58 am PDT

Coffee? Bad for me? You must mean the high calorie flavored coffees. As for an old fashioned cup of joe, it seems new studies come out every week touting the health benefits of coffee.

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15. Posted by okrays@sbcglobal.net on Fri, Apr 10, 2009, 5:06 am PDT

What about goat milk? Cow 's milk is designed to grow up a 800 lb animal.....goats milk is designed to grow up a 80 lb animal. I also agree with the moderation comment. You NEED fat to help carry hormones in your body...

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16. Posted by DrMomOnline.com on Fri, Apr 10, 2009, 5:34 am PDT

When did nutrition's primary focus become caloric intake rather than HEALTH? My mantra: eat food that is 1) real 2) as close to its naturally occurring state as possible (whole food) 3) pure & clean 4) fresh, seasonal and local whenever possible. If you're doing that the majority of the time, then relax! You've got it in the bag! It's called meeting the innate genetic requirements for health!

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17. Posted by Teschmeister on Fri, Apr 10, 2009, 5:39 am PDT

While I do agree that certain fats are good for you, I know saturated fat is not. Also, do you ever find it interesting that we(humans) are the only animals that still drink milk after being weened from our mothers? You know that cows have to be given hormones to be in a constant state of producing milk. Their bodies normally only produce milk after giving birth. Unless you live on a farm, or buy ridiculously expensive natural milk, then you are getting some hormone injected milk that quite possible will do more harm than good. As stated earlier, we are not aspiring to be an 800 lb. animal. So, why drink cow's milk for such a thing. My grandfather was a farmer. He lived to be 80 years old, with a bad back and clogged arteries (most likely from all the bacon fat and milk fat he ate and drank every day). If he were not in such good shape because of all the manual labor he did every day of his life, he probably would have died fifteen years earlier (like the Team Hoyt story). You can get vitamin D from vegetables as well, you know.

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18. Posted by ohumgbrd on Fri, Apr 10, 2009, 5:40 am PDT

while most of us who practice an organic lifestyle know these facts, i'm thrilled to see it on a major website. maybe more people will see the "light bulb go on" and start eating healthier.

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19. Posted by chadwin_davis@bellsouth.net on Fri, Apr 10, 2009, 5:47 am PDT

I really do not understand how nutritionists are still staying away from fat. Saving calories isn't a great concern if you are gaining weight and already eating less than your body can burn. And James R, I know what you are talking about, but I have bought the 100 calories english muffins and while the calorie savings isn't much, the fiber content doubles in the 100 calories english muffins. Less calories and more fiber, sign me up!

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20. Posted by chadwin_davis@bellsouth.net on Fri, Apr 10, 2009, 5:54 am PDT

if you want vitamin D, go outside.

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21. Posted by chadwin_davis@bellsouth.net on Fri, Apr 10, 2009, 5:57 am PDT

And there have been reports (focused on men) that low amounts of saturated fats isn't bad for you. much like wine and beer is good. But these stats about fat and alcohol may only show great results because the people who do partake in these foods/drinks do not allow the stress of watching calories affect them.

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22. Posted by Enod G on Fri, Apr 10, 2009, 5:59 am PDT

Soy milk doesn't have the vitamin D of regular cow milk. I ended up with a vitamin d deficiency and in the doc's office from a steady diet of soy milk.

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23. Posted by dreamwvr12@bellsouth.net on Fri, Apr 10, 2009, 6:05 am PDT

You know, if we listened to every "scientific study" about all the foods that are bad for us- we wouldn't be eating anything! It's NOT the food- it's the PEOPLE! Most today are obese because they are so lazy- get no excercise- just sit around and wonder why they are fat. All you have to do is eat moderately- get some excercise!

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24. Posted by lecherie2009 on Fri, Apr 10, 2009, 6:07 am PDT

Smart choice, Chadwin et al! If you have a Planet Smoothie near you, they have the amount of calories listed in each of their items. I find that their small smoothie satisfies my hunger for a couple of extra hours and sometimes that's a great help.

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25. Posted by Citizen19 on Fri, Apr 10, 2009, 6:10 am PDT

RedRaider gets it - don't over indulge and get some excercise. Go ahead & eat something delicious now and then. You'll be a lot easier to get along with.

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26. Posted by lecherie2009 on Fri, Apr 10, 2009, 6:11 am PDT

Enod, just 20 minutes a day of good ol sunshine gives most people all the Vitamin D they need. I avoid cows milk because I don't need that sugar and our bodies stop producing lactase about the time we turn 2. We took my grandson off cow's milk when he was that age and that '2 year olds' runny nose syndrome' disappeared. Man is the only animal that continues to consume milk past infancy.

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27. Posted by pollard3 on Fri, Apr 10, 2009, 6:14 am PDT

Just another health article that only considers calories and none of the nutrition or the activity levels associated with each individual. Unfortunately, the majority read these "fluff" articles and think that the person writing them is really an authority. There is so much more that could be said, but what's the point; we're a unhealthy country...by choice.

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28. Posted by pollard3 on Fri, Apr 10, 2009, 6:18 am PDT

Did you read the writer's credentials? She has no authority to be writing any health or nutrition articles, but yet that is her job at Yahoo!

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29. Posted by stanton2@sbcglobal.net on Fri, Apr 10, 2009, 6:54 am PDT

Will never-ever touch skim milk!!!! Might as well just call it white water with a nasty flavor!

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30. Posted by jeff_mann@bellsouth.net on Fri, Apr 10, 2009, 7:08 am PDT

I looked up whole milk on the web at several different sites. The general consensus is that whole milk is a MINIMUM of 3.25 % fat and typically a lot closer to 4%. So, 2% is about half of whole milks fat content, which is a lot better that you make it out to be. I don't care about your credentials, just get the facts correct. 1% doesn't even taste like milk to me (subjective).

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