Full-fat milk, semi-skimmed or skimmed: which is healthiest?

As sales of blue-cap cow’s milk boom, we look at whether it really can be healthier than its lower-fat siblings

Full-fat milk sales rise as UK shoppers leave low-calorie options on shelf

Sales of full-fat cow’s milk are booming, while the fervour for semi-skimmed has cooled. But is the blue cap healthier than the green? We take a look.

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