30 Foods That Aren't as Healthy as You Think

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It’s a common idea that skim milk is better for you. While it is lower in calories and fat, it’s not necessarily better. Studies published in Circulation, a medical journal, stated that drinking whole milk lowers your risk of getting diabetes by 6%.

 

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Another analyzed over 18,000 women and found that those that drank high-fat dairy products lowered their risk of being overweight by 8%. Whole milk should be consumed in moderation, but it's far better for you than the low-fat, skim stuff. 

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