Low sugar dairy products

emmab0902
emmab0902 Posts: 2,338 Member
edited October 2 in Health and Weight Loss
I am wanting to increase my calcium for many reasons, and want this to come largely from dairy products. I have low bone density and have also read research that calcium from dairy specifically helps with fat loss.

I have never been much of a milk drinker even as a baby, so am trying to increase that and also have things like low fat yoghurt and cheese. However I am finding the sugar content of a lot of dairy is quite high, even in sugar reduced yoghurt which has nearly 4g per 100g, and with a MFP sugar limit of 24g that soon adds up.

Are there any low sugar dairy products I am unaware of?

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  • yeabby
    yeabby Posts: 643 Member
    Almond milk has more calcium than cow's milk. It comes sweetened, lightly sweetened and unsweetened.
  • emmab0902
    emmab0902 Posts: 2,338 Member
    Almond milk wouldn't be considered dairy would it?
  • CindyWarner
    CindyWarner Posts: 138
    Almond milk comes from the juice of pure almonds. It's a dairy subsitute and it is milky like cow's milk. Try it! It's really yummy. I like the chocolate flavored kind which has NO sugar.
  • significance
    significance Posts: 436 Member
    Plain, unsweetened yoghurt is good with sugar-free jelly (US: jello), or with fruit or in smoothies.
    Skim milk is of course a good, low-fat calcium source and if you don't like the taste, add just a little vanilla essence or 1 tsp of chocolate powder, or blend in some fruit. I find heating plain milk (1 minute, 50 seconds in the microwave) can also make it more palatable.
    Cheese is low in sugar. You can buy low-fat cheese, or go with ricotta, which is naturally low in fat.
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    Low fat often equals high sugar. Try looking at normal dairy products like cheese.
  • dieselveins
    dieselveins Posts: 65 Member
    Love all almond milk. My favorite is the unsweetend they have two kinds one is only 40 cals per serving and one is 35 cals per serving.. and great on calcium yet low to no sugar.. yummy and love the chocolate almond milk too yummy treat.
  • yvonnej1
    yvonnej1 Posts: 904 Member
    Fage greek yoghurt is the best. It comes in various types from 0% fat up to 10% fat and ready flavoured if you prefer but then the sugar content is higher. I prefer the 2% fat to the 0% as it's creamier and so tastes less sour. It's taken a bit of getting used to but I can eat it without anything added now although my favourite way is a swirl of honey and some mixed seeds, it's also lovely with some berries mixed in.
  • teconnor
    teconnor Posts: 4 Member
    I rely on dairy for a good deal of my protein, but the sugar content is just impossible!!
    It is difficult to find a good resource of information on low-sugar dairy products, but here's a start: http://www.livestrong.com/video/2372-healthy-food-choices-sugar-dairy/
  • SirBen81
    SirBen81 Posts: 396 Member
    I am wanting to increase my calcium for many reasons, and want this to come largely from dairy products. I have low bone density and have also read research that calcium from dairy specifically helps with fat loss.

    I have never been much of a milk drinker even as a baby, so am trying to increase that and also have things like low fat yoghurt and cheese. However I am finding the sugar content of a lot of dairy is quite high, even in sugar reduced yoghurt which has nearly 4g per 100g, and with a MFP sugar limit of 24g that soon adds up.

    Are there any low sugar dairy products I am unaware of?

    Cottage Cheese

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