There is little evidence that shows that dairy causes or treats inflammation. However dairy or milk-based products contain many nutrients and active compounds, including calcium, vitamin D, healthy fats and proteins. While Health Canada no longer focuses on dairy as a food group, it can still be part of tasty, healthy eating. Just be mindful of portion size, calories, sugar content and sodium when choosing dairy products for healthy eating. Try plain yogurt with fruits instead of yogurt-based drinks, or a smoothie with fruits and plain yogurt for a source of gut healthy probiotics instead of juice.  Or try a bite of creamy aged cheese instead of a processed cheese spread in a sandwich.