What is healthiest light coffee mate or skimmed milk?

[catzndogz]

I have lost 4 stone of weight,have good cholesterol,blood pressure for the first time in decades but am worried that from using skimmed milk I now use coffee mate light I am doing more harm than good? Which is best ?

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

I, personally, wouldn't use either, catzndogz. The coffee mate has replaced the fat with sugar and the removal of the fat in the skimmed milk, has also removed the ability to absorb the fat soluble vitamins, A, D, E and K. I would always choose whole milk, which is less processed. However, you have to make your own choices, based on all the information that's available

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[Penel]

Coffee mate is not a healthy choice, just have a look at the list of ingredients. Emulsifiers have been shown to cause gut problems.

I agree with the others, have whole milk, a dash of cream or go black.