1 FRESH WHOLE MILK

Vital statistics
66 calories, 4g of fat per 100ml.

What is it?
The milk, the whole milk and nothing but the milk.

Advantages
Provides fat-soluble vitamins A and D (only in whole milk or fortified milk), for good skin and strong bones.

Drawbacks
Provides 23g of fat per pint, 14g of which is saturated — the type that can raise blood cholesterol. There are potentially more antibiotic residues than in organic milk.

Best for
Children under two, who need an energy-dense drink, or adults without a weight or cholesterol problem.

2 FRESH WHOLE ORGANIC MILK

Vital statistics
66 calories, 4g of fat per 100ml.

What is it?
Milk from organically reared and farmed dairy herds.

Advantages
There are potentially fewer antibiotic residues than in whole milk. It naturally supplies higher levels of omega-3 oils.

Drawbacks
You pay about 75p per 750ml carton.

Best for
Those prepared to pay for a nutritionally superior milk.

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