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Research Update on dairy products and BMI

Twyla McGann • Mar 03, 2017

The intent of #ABfoodfight is to share research from experts in Alberta and around the world when it pertains to Alberta based-food products as well. In light of that, new research from Ireland sheds light on the fact that consumption of cheese in 1500 people aged 18-90 demonstrated no effect on body fat or LDL cholesterol. #ABfoodfight encourages you to click the link for the full article.

Irish study says people with highest dairy consumption have lower BMI

By Jim Cornall+ , 23-Feb-2017





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