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What are the benefits of low-fat dairy products?

Low-fat dairy products are a healthy addition to the diet, especially for weight loss, because they contain calcium and fat, which actually helps burn fat. Watch nutrition expert Rovenia Brock, PhD, share some healthy, low-fat dairy food options.


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Up Next

  • Why should I include low-fat dairy products in my diet?

  • Should I include dairy products in my diet?

  • Is full-fat dairy healthier than low-fat dairy?

  • How can I get my kids to eat low-fat dairy foods?

  • How can drinking milk benefit my workouts?

  • What healthy dairy products should I eat if I have diabetes?

  • How can monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) help me lose belly fat?

  • Is milk good for you?

  • Why should I have a high protein breakfast?

  • Cottage cheese is making a comeback: is it good for you?

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