Q&A for How to Drink Milk for Better Health

Skim milk is fat-free whereas whole milk contains a significant amount of saturated fat. This type of fat has been linked to chronic heart disease.

Whole milk contains 3.25% fat. There are 8 grams of fat per 8 ounces of whole milk.

It is ok, since milk can provide lots of calcium and vitamin D. However, you don't need to drink it everyday, since these nutrients can be found in many other foods.

In general, there’s no reason adults shouldn’t drink milk. While you don’t necessarily need it, it can still be a healthy choice for adults, since it’s rich in protein and calcium. However, some adults have trouble digesting milk properly. If you’re lactose intolerant or have dairy allergies, you can still get similar benefits from non-dairy alternatives, like soy or almond milk.

It depends on a lot of factors, like your age, sex, and overall health. But most adults can benefit from getting about 3 servings of dairy foods—including milk, yogurt, and cheese—every day. Ask your doctor or a dietitian how much dairy you should incorporate into your diet.

Milk is already a nutritious and healthy drink if you take it in moderation and don’t have any dairy allergies or sensitivities. Most doctors recommend drinking skim or reduced-fat milk if you’re an adult. Stay away from sweetened or flavored milk to avoid added sugars. If you can’t tolerate dairy products, you can still get a lot of the benefits of milk from dairy free alternatives, such as soy or almond milk.

Not if you are a moderately active adult and you only consume roughly 2000 calories per day. A bowl of cereal and milk is a meal. You can have it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but not as well as breakfast lunch and dinner! Aim to eat a balanced diet with a range of healthy food including fresh vegetables and fruits.

No, it does not matter. Some people like to drink their milk cold, while other people prefer to drink their milk warm.

You should wait about 25 minutes to exercise after drinking milk. If you don't wait until the milk is digested, it will move and lurch in your stomach, causing discomfort and pain.

Milk can be drunk at anytime of the day.

Yes, morning milk helps with digestion throughout the day, and at night helps to sleep.

Yes, and you can drink milk with meals, too.

Mornings are always the best time of the day to drink milk, as it will give you a boost of energy. Make sure that it does not contain anything sugary, such as sweet cereal or cocoa. If you wish to drink milk in the evening, make sure to drink it 3 hours before going to sleep.

Yes. Any product manufactured to be enjoyed cold that has not exceeded its sell by or use by date is safe for consumption, provided the consumer has no known allergies to the ingredients.

Drinking milk before going to bed is actually harmful to your teeth unless you brush them afterwards.

No, but drinking too many calories can cause weight gain unless you're burning those calories off via exercise.

If that's what you want to drink, sure.

It's okay if your body doesn't seem to suffer for it (if you don't have any digestive issues or weight problems). As an adult, water is really the best beverage you can consume, so you may want to consume replacing one or two of your glasses of milk with water.

Adding water to milk dilutes the nutrients in milk, so in general it is better not to add water. However, if adding water helps you to tolerate milk in the short term, then that's fine.

The best time to drink milk is early in the morning on an empty stomach (after drinking some water), and in the evening (3 hours before going to bed). If you drink milk at night, chances are you will gain weight, as your body is not burning those calories. It is also not good for your teeth.

It makes no difference at all.

Any extra calories added to your diet will help you gain weight, whether it's from milk or other things.

No, but it can make your nails stronger and healthier.

No, it cannot affect the pigments of your skin tone.

Not necessarily. While drinking non-fat and low-fat milk provides you with essential nutrients, such as calcium, drinking too much of it can cause you to exceed your daily calorie goal and gain weight.

No, adding sugar to milk is not a healthy option.

Yes, you can add a flavored syrup.

No, milk will not improve your kidney function.

Yes, it will.

No. This is most likely because you just don't have a lot of muscle strength in your arms, which could be corrected with regular weight lifting.