Milk

We all have drank milk and know the amount of energy, protein and vitamins and minerals it provides for overall health . Protein in milk is important for  brain development and the growth of body tissues. It is a complete food which can be had in many other forms such as buttermilk, cottage cheese, butter and yogurt, cream, ice-cream, along with cheese. It is widely used in recipes and sweets and deserts enhancing their flavor and nutrition. It is obtained from cow, goat, camel, sheep and buffalo which are a few popular ones. Mothers milk is the main nutrition for new born babies. Milks now a days come according to the fat constant they have, like skimmed milk, full cream and toned milk etc.

Nutrition Of Milk

It is rich in carbohydrate primarily lactose, protein mainly casein and fat. Further minerals like calcium, phosphorous, sodium, potassium and magnesium are present in good quantities. Milk provides considerable quantity of thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine, pantothenic acid, biotin, folic acid, vitamin B12 along Vitamin C. Milk is rich source of vitamins: it contains valuable amounts of vitamin A, vitamin D and B12.  Milk provides us with minerals, protein, fat, carbohydrate, and vitamins for vital growth of our bones and tissues. Cow’s milk provides approximately 67 calories per 100 ml and calories vary to other sources of milk. Water is an essential part of milk structure: milk contains 85% water, which means milk is rich source of food, but also water. Milk is also rich in essential fatty acids omega-6 and omega-3  fatty acids.

Health Benefits of Milk

Milk is important for nerve function, muscle contraction, and blood clotting.
Phosphorus in milk helps generate energy in the body’s cells and  strengthens the bones.
Milk contains sufficient amount of potassium  needed for muscle activity and contractions.
It helps in regulating the body’s fluid balance and blood pressure.
Sodium present in milk helps stimulating the adrenal glands and aids in preventing heat prostration or sunstroke.
Milk contains vitamin A, important for regulating cell growth and integrity of the immune system and  helps maintaining normal vision and skin.
Milk helps in brain development and growth of body tissues.
It helps maintain healthy bones and ensure that you’re not loosing bone density.
Essential child food for proper growth of the body.
Milk can be consumed in their other forms  like yog hut, cheese, buttermilk, cream, butter etc.
Healthy drink for people of all ages.

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