Milk

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Whether you’re planning tonight’s dinner, or looking for a quick snack, you can do a lot with dairy. Here, you’ll find information on types of dairy products and delicious dairy-inspired recipes.

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Strawberry Rhubarb Buttermilk Cake

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PREP 15 min

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COOK 140

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Buttery Strawberry Galette

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PREP 25 min

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COOK 20

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Skyr Yogurt Mac N Cheese

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PREP 15 min

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COOK 30

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Rich, fluffy banana bread

Sour Cream Banana Bread

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PREP 15 min

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COOK 60

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plate of whipped feta with eggplant topping

Creamy Whipped Feta Eggplant

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PREP 10 min

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COOK 10

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cream cheese and milk infused mashed potatoes

Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes

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PREP 15 min

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COOK 20

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bowl of creamy corn summer gazpacho

Creamy Summer Gazpacho

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PREP 10 min
white bowl with butter chicken and naan

Creamy Butter Chicken

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PREP 20 min

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COOK 45

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BUTTERMILK RED VELVET SKILLET COOKIE

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PREP 20 min

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COOK 25

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Coffee-Infused Eggnog

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PREP 10 min

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COOK 5

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Dairy milk is milk that comes from cows. This differentiates it from milk produced by other animals, or products derived from plants (like nuts or soy).
It’s important to check the labels of the foods you’re buying for their exact nutrient content. Milk alternatives like soy and almond beverages tend to have low amounts of naturally occurring calcium and vitamin D, and are fortified as a result. The amount of fortification is not standardized, so the nutrient content may vary from product to product. For tips on how to understand nutrition facts tables, visit the Government of Canada’s understanding food labels page.
The main difference between skim, 1%, 2% and homogenized (3.25%) milk is the amount of milk fat. The following chart shows the comparative nutrient values of the various types of dairy milk.  

Nutritional value per 250 mL

 

Skim

1%

2%

Homogenized

Energy (kCal)

88 kCal

108 kCal

129 kCal

155 kCal

Total fat

Trace

3 g

5 g

8 g

Saturated fat

0.2 g

1.6 g

3.3 g

5.4 g

Cholesterol

5 mg

13 mg

21 mg

26 mg

Sodium

109 mg

113 mg

106 mg

103 mg

Carbohydrate

13 g

13 g

12 g / 4%

12 g / 4%

Protein

9 g

9 g

9 g

8 g

Sugars

13 g

13 g

13 g

14 g

Vitamin A

158 RAE*

150 RAE*

142 RAE*

72 RAE*

Calcium

324 mg

307 mg

302 mg

291 mg

Iron

0.1 mg

0.1 mg

0.1 mg

0.1 mg

Vitamin D

2.7 μg

2.6 μg

2.8 μg

2.7 μg
*Retinol activity equivalent, Source: health canada
There are many options to continue to enjoy dairy for lactose-intolerant people: Consult a physician Choose lactose-free dairy products Try hard cheeses like cheddar, Swiss, Edam, gouda or parmesan, as they have low levels of lactose Consume smaller amounts of dairy at more frequent intervals Remember that butter contains low levels of lactose Try yogurt or kefir, because the bacteria in these dairy products have been shown to be beneficial to lactose digestion

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