Is Whole milk good for you?
Whole milk is a dairy food. It has about 5 g net carbs and 3.2 g protein per 100 g. Here's how Susta judges it — and why the answer changes with your goal.
Whole milk: verdict by goal
The details
Blood sugar: Contains lactose (~12 g per cup) — moderate glycemic load. Fine in coffee or small amounts; a big glass is a carb hit on a blood-sugar reset. Full-fat blunts it vs skim.
How to choose: Full-fat, grass-fed if possible.
How to use it: In coffee or cooking; whole > skim for glucose.
How to store: Fridge.
Sensible portion: small glass, occasional
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Susta gives general wellness information graded by evidence — not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and never medication advice. Verdicts are tuned to a chosen goal and may differ for you. Talk to your clinician about your health.