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What is Skim milk?
If you are looking for the same nutrients as whole milk, but want to cut calories and fat, fat free (also known as skim) milk is a good choice. In fact, because it has less fat, there are just 80 calories in fat free milk in each 8-ounce glass.
There is a misperception that skim milk contains water to reduce the fat content — but that is not the case. The nine essential nutrients, including 8 grams of high-quality protein, remain intact.
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Science-based health benefits of skim milk
A healthy diet should include 3 cups of dairy products each day, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. However, full-fat dairy products contain saturated fat, a type of fat associated with cardiovascular disease.
Skim milk, also called nonfat milk, is a smart dietary choice because it's low in fat. Each 1-cup serving of the milk contains just 0.2 grams of fat, including 0.1 grams of saturated fat -- compared to almost 5 grams of fat in a cup of 2 percent milk.