Does Milk contain good fats or bad fats?
Mostly bad (saturated) fats. That said, it’s a small percentage (particularly in semi-skimmed and skimmed) and the benefits of milk (e.g. protein, vitamins and minerals) outweigh the downsides. You should definitely try to drink milk, but as with almost everything – moderation is key. Anything between 1 and 3 glases a day is about right (children/teenagers and older women should aim for the higher end i.e. 3). Lower fat milk (i.e. skimmed and semi-skimmed) will have less fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) but very slightly more non-fat soluble vitamins (e.g. B vitamins). As for the comments on organic milk, the fat content should be the same as their non-organic counterparts. Different brands vary slightly, regardless of whether they are organic or not. You can buy organic milk that is virtually fat free (less than 1% fat). Organic has other advantages to your health, as well as animal welfare, but doesn’t usually last as long. Basically, milk has bad fats but don’t worry about it to
