Just 100 years ago, many Americans were waking up to a carton of milk being delivered to their front doorstep. Since then, milk has been thoroughly scrutinized: it’s been given the green light by some, deemed off-limits by others and steered cleared of by those with lactose-sensitive stomachs. Whole milk has also been pushed aside by the plethora of other dairy and nondairy milk options that have taken up space in the dairy aisle. This may leave you feeling confused over what is the best option.

 Ahead we examine the nutritional content of a glass of whole milk compared to other popular varieties of dairy milk, discuss the pros and cons of drinking it, and discuss how you can incorporate it into a balanced eating pattern.

Whole Milk Nutrition

 According to the Department of Agriculture, here’s how one 8-ounce serving (1 cup) of whole (3.25% fat) milk stacks up compared to 2%, 1% and skim alternatives

Read the full article at EatingWell.com: Is Whole Milk Healthy? Here’s What a Dietitian Says. Find more of my published writing here.