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Consumption of full fat milk and cheese good for our hearts, new study says

September 13, 2018

Channel Nine Australia’s Gabriella Rogers has more.

A new UK study finds eating full fat dairy products like cheese and milk could actually be beneficial for our hearts.

People who consume three portions of dairy a day have a lower risk of stroke and heart disease, said researchers from King's London College.

This nine-year-study was based on data collected from 120,000 volunteers spanning 21 countries across the world.

Participants were placed into four groups, one which consumed no dairy, the other having less than one serving a day, another having two servings, and the last group having over two serving.

One serving equated to a cup of yogurt, a glass of milk, 15 grams of cheese or a teaspoon of butter.

Results showed marginal difference between eating full fat and low fat dairy foods, going against conventional health advice which urges people to limit their consumption of fatty foods.

“While this evidence shows that there is no added benefit in terms of cardiovascular risk in opting for low fat over high-fat milk, yoghurt or cheese, for those wanting to reduce their calorie intake, low-fat dairy may be a preferred option,” said Sarah Berry from King's London College.

Meanwhile, University of Cambridge professor Nita Fourouhi said to Evening Standard there was a need for further research on the matter, as it does not provide an explanation towards higher dairy intake and its relation to cardiovascular disease and premature deaths.

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