So I've started watching my weight and switched to skim milk for 1% milk. I've noticed that the skim milk is bothering my stomach a lot more than than 1% or even whole milk does.
While I would have predicted the opposite effect, here is my theory to explain it: To make skim milk, the thick layer of fat is skimmed off the top, leaving only the fat free components of the milk. However, because the fat is gone, each ounce of skim milk contains more "milk" (lactose?) making it harder on the stomach. Any thoughts?
I've also been reading the health benefits of drinking whole milk, despite the high fat content. I'm thinking of switching to whole. Any thoughts?