Key Difference: Skimmed milk is a product from which almost all the milk fat has been removed. Full Cream milk is whole milk from which the cream is not removed. Also, the milk is homogenized.

Milk is one of the most essential parts of every person’s diet. One should have at least one glass of milk everyday. Milk is that product which can reduce or cure one’s disease. Milk is a great source of calcium, proteins, vitamins and minerals. It is very important for the bones and for a balanced diet.

Skimmed milk, also known as fat-free milk, is obtained after skimming, that is removing the cream from the milk. After the cream has been removed from milk, it will contain 0.3% of fat.

Skim milk is important for those who want to reduce weight or lose weight. It is more watered down and bland because of the absence of the milk fat. There is a very simple concept that if fat is removed from the milk, you will be able to adapt more nutrients which are good for your health.

Study suggests that a high intake of low fat or skim milk can impair a woman’s ability to ovulate, while the intake of high-fat dairy foods can improve female fertility. So, if one who is pregnant or is looking to get pregnant should not drink skimmed milk. It is also helpful for those who all are suffering from some diseases.

People think that drinking low-fat or fat-free milk will help lower calorie consumption, which is absolutely wrong. Skimmed milk is for one who is suffering from obesity or blood pressure.

Full Cream Milk, also known as whole milk, is the milk from which the cream is not removed. Also, the milk is homogenized. Full cream milk contains 3.5% of milk fat and it is very good for children, teenagers, as well as for body builders. Full cream milk is full of cream and is more delicious and tasty to drink. Full cream milk has a creamy consistency and is considered to be full in flavor.

Whole milk is an excellent and healthy addition to a clean and balanced diet. If one is looking at the whole picture in terms of healthy fats and great amount of nutrients, then whole milk will be a correct option. On the other hand, skim milk contains fewer vitamins and nutrients. Any nutritional elements in skim milk are artificially added back, because the processing involved in getting whole milk skim most of the nutrients and vitamins are removed.

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