Milk Helps Prevent Weight Gain

Milk consumption has been associated with a decreased risk of obesity in several studies. Interestingly, this benefit has only been linked to whole milk.

Higher milk-fat consumption was linked to a decreased risk of childhood obesity in a study of 145 three-year-old Latino children. Another research of over 18,000 middle-aged and elderly women found that consuming more high-fat dairy products were linked to less weight gain and a reduced risk of obesity. Milk provides a number of nutrients that may help you lose weight or prevent weight gain. Its high protein content, for example, makes you feel fuller for longer, which may help you avoid overeating. Furthermore, the conjugated linoleic acid in milk has been studied for its ability to boost weight loss by promoting fat breakdown and inhibiting fat production.