Date:  September 12, 2006   

  Key Points:

1. Dairy Products are a combination of  Protein and Carbohydrate.

2. Lowfat / Nonfat are the key choices to avoid the UNHEALTHY SATURATED FAT in full fat dairy products.

3. Great source of Calcium which is necessary for not only strong bones but also contributes to many bodily       functions such as muscle contraction and maintaining normal blood pressure.

4.  Good choices are Skim and 1% milk, lowfat cheeses, lowfat/nonfat cottage cheese, lowfat/nonfat plain yogurt, and  non-sugar sweetened "lite" fruit flavored yogurts.

5.  Avoid sugar flavored yogurts, even if low or non fat because too much refined unhealthy sugar.  If more than 15 grams of sugar per serving, avoid.

6.  If renal or kidney problems, check with your doctor regarding dairy choices in your diet.

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