The difference between whole milk and skim milk and the benefits of skim milk

When people buy milk in the market, they will find two different varieties, whole milk and skim milk, but they look the same, and people don’t know the specific difference between them. Today, I will introduce this issue to you, and at the same time, I will give you a comprehensive understanding of the effects of skim milk.

The difference between the two

Whole milk refers to natural milk containing protein and fat, while skim milk refers to milk that has been processed by centrifugation or heating. Its fat content is very low. The fat content of good quality skim milk will not exceed 1%. This kind of milk is most suitable for people with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and obesity.

Benefits of skim milk

1. Prevent high blood pressure

Nowadays, hypertension is a common disease among humans. It is difficult to cure once it occurs. Blood pressure should be controlled through diet. If you can insist on drinking more skim milk, you can effectively prevent high blood pressure because it has a very low fat content. After the human body absorbs it, it will not produce fat accumulation, will not cause blood vessel aging, and can keep blood pressure stable.

2. Calcium supplementation and bone strengthening

The fat content of skim milk is lower than that of other milks, but it contains many other nutrients, and its calcium content is particularly high. If people drink more skim milk on a regular basis, it can play a good role in calcium supplementation, promote bone development, and increase bone density. It has an obvious preventive effect on osteoporosis and bone and joint diseases that are highly prevalent in humans.

3. Prevent cancer

Drinking more skim milk on a regular basis can not only absorb rich vitamin A and vitamin C, but also inhibit the body's absorption of fat. They can reduce the production of carcinogens in the body, increase the activity of human tissue cells, enhance the body's immune function, and have a good preventive effect on the occurrence of cancer.