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If you want to lose weight and also retain your habit of taking milk and dairy
products, stop counting on calories, as you now have an option of Skim Milk. As
the skim milk has very less fat ingredient, it is the best choice for those who
strictly adhere to their weight lose regime. The skim milk offers you a perfect
nutrition without adding any further to your calorie meter and thus acts an
excellent option of fulfilling the vital requirements of your body.
Why To Opt For Skim Milk
Skim Milk is an excellent option if you are looking for strong calcium enriched
bones, vitalized body, active cells and ample amount of energy without any extra
flab. Contrary to the myth that Skim Milk is less nutritious than the general
milk, the Skim Milk has ample amount of nutrient completely equal to the normal
milk from any other source. One thing where you may have to compromise in the
case of skim milk is flavor. Compared to other kinds of milk, the skim milk has
very thin flavor. However, few people even appreciate this taste.
Comparison With Whole Milk
In comparison to the 150 calories of the whole milk, the skim milk contains only
80-90 calories in an eight-ounce serving. The skim milk also contains only half
the amount of fat in comparison with the whole milk which is very efficient for
an adult body which gradually becomes resistant in fat digestion. Even in some
brands of skim milk the amount of calcium is more when compared to the whole
milk. So, skim milk is always a better option for adults.
If you are still confused with the choice, here is the detailed nutrition chart
of skim milk in which the values per cup 8 fl oz (245 g) of skim milk are
indicated-
Calories 80
Total fat (g) 0.0
Saturated fat (g) 0.0
Monounsaturated fat (g) 0.0
Polyunsaturated fat (g) 0
Dietary fiber (g) 0
Protein (g) 16
Carbohydrate (g) 12
Cholesterol (mg) 10
Sodium (mg) 120
Vitamin A 20.000 ~ IU
Vitamin D (mcg) 2.5
Vitamin C (mcg) 8
Riboflavin (mg) 0.3
Vitamin B12 (mcg) 0.9
Calcium (mg) 60
Phosphorus (mg) 248 |
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