|
|
Post by bbbearsmom on Jan 11, 2017 0:23:52 GMT
Wednesday, 01/11
Continuing with the Good Health Guidelines:
3. Non-Fat & Low-Fat Dairy: 2 servings per day. If over 50, 3 servings. For calcium, vitamin D, phosphorus, and other essential vitamins and minerals.
|
|
|
|
Post by jamescat1 on Jan 11, 2017 4:47:27 GMT
A few years ago I had problems with digestion and noticed dairy was the culprit. I eat yogurt and take calcium and vitamin D supplements but this is the one guideline I do not follow. I am getting a bone density exam on Thursday.
|
|
msu91
Epic Member
Colleen
Posts: 378 
|
Post by msu91 on Jan 11, 2017 11:39:18 GMT
I find this very easy to do and I prefer RF to FF. PP was so balanced for me and allowed me to be able to include RF without feeling I took a hit on points. Even though there is a lot of evidence that good nutrition is preferable to dietary supplements, as Audrey points out it may be the only option. I use supplements, too, such as Vit D and Niacin for support.
|
|
|
|
Post by doordie50 on Jan 11, 2017 12:53:11 GMT
I take supplements but, also get some fat free or low fat dairy in daily - at least one, often two servings. My blood work is good in all areas but, I haven't had a bone density scan recently. With my problems, I should get to that soon.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2017 12:54:17 GMT
I have IBS so I don't get in as much dairy as I used to.I eat one yogurt a day and put a little unsweetened cashew mile in my hot tea(which I know WW doesn't consider a dairy).Every once in a while when we eat out I will have a little cheese but my NP told me to get off of cheese.I take Caltrate with vitamin D for a supplement.
|
|
|
|
Post by linda72 on Jan 11, 2017 14:24:06 GMT
I switched to almond milk after SP gave milk a big hit due to sugar. I drank milk a lot as a child/teen but never did much as an adult. I eat greek yogurt (FF) and eat some cheese. My latest bone density said I have osteopenia. Research seems conflicted about taking calcium supplements. I take a calcium, vit. D and magnesium pill every day. I'm not even sure that drinking milk helps with bone loss. Walking is my main form of exercise and this is supposed to be good for bones. I hope so.
|
|
|
|
Post by bbbearsmom on Jan 11, 2017 15:37:16 GMT
I have 8-ounces of FF Greek yogurt each day and 1.5 cups FF lactose-free milk a day. I also take calcium. I agree the research isn't clear about what really helps. have heard though the weight-bearing exercise helps. Read one book that said we lose calcium in our bones because of all the animal protein we eat, so there's that theory too.
|
|
|
|
Post by jancanlose2016 on Jan 11, 2017 15:41:29 GMT
I am taking a look at how many dairy servings I'm currently consuming. Since I'm experimenting with reducing or eliminating the amount of lactose I consume I've been using lactose free milk in my morning coffee (no more than 1/4 cup milk per day) or using almond milk in my coffee which does have some calcium fortification. I make the weight watchers smoothies with almond milk. I'm avoiding yogurt and cheese. I've taken a calcium supplement for years and my bone density is fine, so I'm not going to obsess about this one.
|
|
ladymajky
Transcendent Member
220/169/150
Posts: 871
|
Post by ladymajky on Jan 12, 2017 0:29:28 GMT
I did a major break on my ankle about 5 years ago. I had to have surgery to set the break, and I still have hardware inside. The hospitalist physician got to chatting with me about bone breaks, and connected the dots that I have had frequent breaks as an adult. On the hospitalist's suggestion, my primary care physician ordered a bone density test. The results showed osteopenia. The primary care physician put me on calcium supplements, vitamin D, and Atelvia (similar to Fosamax). So I get very concerned about getting sufficient dairy.
I don't have any lactose problems and I am over 50. I easily get 2 servings of dairy: a glass of milk for lunch and a Greek yogurt for either breakfast or mid-afternoon break. It's been harder to get the third dairy. For so long I resisted dairy because of the points hit. Now I work to convince myself that it's a false economy to skimp on dairy points in order to get more potato chip points. More often recently I've been adding a second glass of milk some time during the day, or maybe milk on a bowl of Cheerios, or (best of all!) a Starbucks skinny latte with sugar free flavoring.
I often wish that ice cream could be a good way to get the third dairy!
|
|
Tammy
Epic Member
190 / 132.2 / 146
Posts: 234
|
Post by Tammy on Jan 12, 2017 5:21:49 GMT
For so long I resisted dairy because of the points hit. Now I work to convince myself that it's a false economy to skimp on dairy points in order to get more potato chip points. Carol Ann, WTG recognizing that 2 wrongs don't make a right. However, my endocrinologist, who looks at all my numbers, is fine with substituting almond milk for regular milk. You might also try the Fairlife Skim milk, which has 2 SP per cup. |
|
