Should You Be Drinking Skim Plus Milk?
Is enhanced milk better for you?
Monica Reinagel, MS, LD/N, CNS
Q. “Skim Plus” milk tastes so much better than regular skim milk. Why? What do they do to it and is it OK to drink?
Answer. What you’ve got there is a skim milk that has extra dried milk powder added to it. The extra milk solids make the milk a little thicker and creamier-tasting without adding extra fat. Compared with regular skim milk, these fortified skim milk products are higher in protein and calcium but they’re also slightly higher in calories – and significantly more expensive. They’re perfectly fine as an alternative to skim milk.
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About the Author
Monica Reinagel is a board-certified licensed nutritionist, author, and the creator of one of iTunes’ most highly ranked health and fitness podcasts. Her advice is regularly featured on the TODAY show, Dr. Oz, NPR, and in the nation’s leading newspapers, magazines, and websites. Do you have a nutrition question? Call the Nutrition Diva listener line at 443-961-6206. Your question could be featured on the show.