Diabetes patients are often advised to control diets, especially to reduce fat and sugar intake. So the question is, is it healthier to drink defamined milk than whole milk? People may think it’s more healthy to skim milk, but is it true? Let’s check it out.
First of all, we need to know what is defamined milk and whole milk. By definition, defamined milk is the milk that removes a large part of the fat, while full milk retains all the fat in the milk. In terms of fat content, defamined milk is really lower. So, is it better for diabetics?
Surprisingly, studies have shown that fat in whole-fat milk slows the emptiness of the stomach, thus slowing the rise of blood sugar. This means that full-fat milk may stabilize blood sugar levels more than defamin milk. In addition, fat helps the body absorb fat soluble vitamins (e.g. vitamins A, D, E and K). Decreasing milk, while reducing fat, can also lead to underabsorption of vitamins.
The fat in the whole milk is not all harmful saturated fat, but it also includes unsaturated fats that benefit the heart’s health. In fact, a proper intake of these healthy fats is good for the body. Moreover, full-fat milk increases the abdominal feeling, which reduces the intake of other sugary, fat foods. This is very useful for controlling total calorie intake.
What kind of milk should we choose? While full milk seems to be better in some ways, that doesn’t mean that everyone should choose full milk. The choice of which milk is to be determined by the individual’s health and eating habits. If there is a risk of high cholesterol or cardiovascular disease, defamined milk may be a better option. If you need to control the weight, full milk will make us feel better. If you’re worried about overheat, you can choose low-fat milk as a compromise. Full-fat milk may be more appropriate if it is focused on blood sugar control, as it better stabilizes blood sugar levels.
So it’s not necessarily healthier for people with diabetes to drink defaminable milk. In choosing milk, consideration should be given not only to fat content but also to other factors, such as blood sugar reaction, nutritional absorption and personal health. Most importantly, if you choose the milk, you have to control it as part of a healthy diet.