{"id":196,"date":"2011-01-11T15:47:00","date_gmt":"2011-01-11T20:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/digorg.com\/napfitpt\/dairy-dos-and-donts\/"},"modified":"2012-03-05T11:24:01","modified_gmt":"2012-03-05T16:24:01","slug":"dairy-dos-and-donts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digorg.com\/napfitpt\/dairy-dos-and-donts\/","title":{"rendered":"Dairy Dos and Don&#8217;ts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_lclX_GhJEng\/TSywqnJNI1I\/AAAAAAAAABw\/SHK-cPMzEYY\/s1600\/dairy.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" height=\"248\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_lclX_GhJEng\/TSywqnJNI1I\/AAAAAAAAABw\/SHK-cPMzEYY\/s320\/dairy.jpg?resize=320%2C248\" width=\"320\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\">The intent of this post is to clear up any myths you may have heard about dairy products being unhealthy. &nbsp;It seems as though more and more people are under the impression that dairy causes weight gain and does more harm than good to the average person&#8217;s diet. &nbsp;After doing the research, I can say in confidence that those ideas are myths and that dairy is an important part of a balanced diet. &nbsp;While there are certainly dairy products that are high in fat, cutting the entire food group from your meal plan is not the answer.<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: large;\">THE MYTHS:<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">You must stop eating dairy products in order to lose weight<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Milk is for kids and does not need to be included in an adult diet<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">If you take calcium tablets you do not need to drink milk<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Spinach is as good of a calcium source as milk<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Dairy will lead to health problems like heart disease and asthma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: large;\">THE TRUTH:<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">Dairy products such as milk, yogurt, and cheese provide essential nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, vitamins A, B12, and riboflavin, and minerals like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and zinc. &nbsp;These nutrients are essential for adults and children, alike. &nbsp;While you can find these things in other food sources, dairy products are often a good way to get several nutrients knocked out at once, so to speak. &nbsp;Adding just a glass of milk per day to your diet will provide you with a strong start! &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">Contrary to popular belief, the consumption of calcium rich dairy products actually has a positive correlation with weight loss. &nbsp;When our bodies aren&#8217;t getting enough calcium they begin to release a hormone called calcitriol. &nbsp;Calcitirol promotes the production and storage of fat and also reduces the process of fat breakdown. &nbsp;For this reason, among the obvious others, it is important that we are getting enough calcium in our diets. &nbsp;There is more calcium in a 250ml glass of milk than there is in 16 cups of spinach. &nbsp;In addition, milk and other dairy products provide other essential nutrients that calcium tablets, alone, can&#8217;t provide. &nbsp;These facts make dairy the clear choice for getting calcium.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">In regards to dairy products playing a part in things like heart disease and asthma, there are a few facts that debunk these myths. &nbsp;While heart disease can be caused by diets high in fat, eating low fat dairy products have no correlation with the ailment. &nbsp;The cause of asthma, on the other hand, is rarely ever food related. &nbsp;While most people who suffer from asthma struggle with things like dust, pollen, and exercise, less than 2.5% of those people are effected by food and drink.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">Keeping these things in mind, I encourage you to keep a balanced diet that includes dairy. &nbsp;Be smart about your dairy choices and try to look for things that are lower in fat or fat free. &nbsp;While saturated and trans fats are something we should all try to avoid, unsaturated fats will make up about 20% of a balanced diet. &nbsp;Take a chunk of that 20% and dedicate it to dairy. &nbsp;You may be pleasantly surprised in the way that you look and feel!<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><object width=\"320\" height=\"266\" class=\"BLOGGER-youtube-video\" classid=\"clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000\" codebase=\"http:\/\/download.macromedia.com\/pub\/shockwave\/cabs\/flash\/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\" data-thumbnail-src=\"http:\/\/1.gvt0.com\/vi\/Dmbz8LpQry0\/0.jpg\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/Dmbz8LpQry0&#038;fs=1&#038;source=uds\" \/><param name=\"bgcolor\" value=\"#FFFFFF\" \/><\/object><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: x-large;\">EAT YOUR DAIRY OR YOUR ARMS WILL FALL OFF!<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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