Milk Nutrition: Benefits of Goat, Cow & Powdered Milk

Milk serves as a primary source of calcium, but options like goat's milk or almond milk cater to different dietary needs. Discover the benefits of powdered milk and the recovery advantages of chocolate milk after a workout.

What Is the Difference Between Skim Milk & Fat-Free Milk?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By J. Lucy Boyd

The dairy aisle is filled with milk choices: regular milk, 2-percent milk, 1-percent milk and skim milk. Chocolate milk, buttermilk and "milks" made from rice, soy and almonds can also be found. Cow's milk is a good choice for those who can tolerate it, and most adults are encouraged to drink the skim milk variety.