Milk was your first food and has been part of the human diet for thousands of years. It’s easy to see why, as milk is nutritious, versatile, delicious, and relatively easy to obtain. While milk can come from many sources, including an ever-increasing variety of nondairy milk, cow's milk is still the primary form in our diets.
Not everyone can drink milk; some have a milk protein allergy or may be sensitive to the natural sugar, lactose, found in milk. But for those who can consume cow's milk, it offers many nutritional benefits. Milk's reduced and nonfat versions provide lean protein, and all cow's milk is an excellent source of the essential mineral calcium.
Milk’s ingredients and nutrients differ from popular non-dairy options like almond milk, cashew milk, or soy milk. Not all non-dairy options have the same nutrients as the nutrients in milk. For example, an eight-ounce glass of dairy milk provides eight times more naturally occurring protein than the same size serving of almond milk.
All dairy milk whether it is fat free, flavored or organic milk provides nine essential nutrients. In addition to naturally occurring, high-quality protein, milk contains other nutrients including B vitamins for energy, vitamin A to help maintain a healthy immune system as well as calcium and vitamin D, both that work in concert for bone health.
In fact, milk is the top food source for calcium, potassium and vitamin D, three of the four "nutrients of public health concern" nutrients that many Americans, including children, are most lacking in their diets. Since more than 90 percent of the U.S. population falls short of the recommended three daily servings of milk and milk products, including this fresh, simple and wholesome beverage at mealtimes can play an important role in healthy eating and well-being through adulthood.
Health Benefits:
Milk is one of the most nutritious foods you can find. It has been widely studied and seems to have several important health benefits. In particularly, cow’s milk may positively affect your bones and blood pressure.
1. Amazing Complexion:
Cleopatra knew what she was doing when she took baths in milk. Milk helps to keep your skin supple, soft, and glowing. This is thanks to the many vitamins and nutrients that are essential to skin health. We’re not saying you need to fill a tub with milk and relax, but drinking at least two glasses per day will provide you with this benefit.
2. Strong Teeth:
Milk is the best source for calcium, and that’s exactly what your teeth need. In addition, milk helps prevent cavities and tooth decay. The calcium can only be absorbed by your body when vitamin D is around, so make sure that the milk you drink is fortified with vitamin D.
3. Healthy Bones:
It’s true that kids need to drink milk to increase bone health, in order to improve proper growth. It’s also true, however, that adults can benefit from drinking milk to help keep their bones strong, which will reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis. Again, this benefit comes from calcium found in milk, and your body does need vitamin D to absorb the calcium.
4. Muscle Growth:
Milk is also great at improving muscle growth. This is due to the protein found in milk. Many athletes drink milk following a workout, as it provides the body essential nutrients needed to recover. In addition, milk helps to prevent muscles soreness and replenishes the fluids that were lost during physical activity.
5. Weight Loss:
Studies have proven that women who drink milk daily are more likely to lose weight than women who do not drink milk. If you’re in search of a healthy snack, or fulfilling appetizer, drink a glass of milk. It’s also recommended that you have a glass during dinner or when eating fruit.
6. Disease Fighter:
Over the last few decades, researchers have found that milk helps prevent many different diseases. This includes its ability to help lower high blood pressure and reduce the risk of strokes. In addition, milk has the ability to reduce the production of cholesterol by your liver, and helps improve eyesight. There are some researchers who believe that milk can also reduce the risk of developing certain forms of cancer. Now that you know that there are way more benefits to drinking milk than you thought, you might be wondering if it matters what kind you drink. The short answer is no. You can choose skim milk, low fat milk, 2% or whole milk. All will provide the same benefits, just with different levels of fat and calories. So what are you waiting for? Go get a tall glass of milk and take advantage of milk’s amazing benefits!
7. Help to fight Depression:
Adequate levels of Vitamin D maintain the production of serotonin, a hormone associated with mood, appetite and sleep. A 2020 research has recently found that sometimes the feeling of depression can be linked back to a deficiency of Vitamin D in the body. Milk is fortified with Vitamin D boosters by manufacturers and can help aid in getting out of a low mood.
8. Prevent Heat Burn:
Various food in our diet are usually more acidic and spicy in nature than we expect or are used to. These, then, become the culprits of harrowing acidity and stomach woes, as per Healthline. To avoid being in these kinds of sticky situations, it’s advised to have a glass of milk after a meal that has smoke smoking out of your ears. Studies suggest milk has a cooling effect that coats the stomach lining and oesophagus against heartburn.
Adding milk to your diet can be as simple as drinking a cold glass with your meals. Or, a warm mug of milk can be a wonderfully relaxing way to end the day. Milk can also be substituted for water in many recipes, making dishes more substantial and giving them a richer taste. For instance, making oatmeal with milk nearly doubles its protein content. Soups are another great food for the addition of milk.
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