Milk is a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings. Milk is very high in vitamins, minerals, quality animal protein, and healthy fats, it is also one of the best dietary sources of calcium.
Most of the milk in the market today is fortified, or supplemented, with vitamin A and D. The milk foods include whole, low-fat, skim, and dried milk, cultured milk products (Yogurt), cheese, ice cream and ice milk.
BENEFITS OF MILK TO THE BODY
- Milk can help fight depression and prevent heartburn.
- It is a great source of calcium which helps to build healthy bones and teeth.
- It serves as a source of energy.
- It build and repairs muscle tissue.
- It helps to lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.
- It reduces the risk of obesity.
- It aids in muscle growth.
- It helps protect against cancer and prevent early ageing of the skin
- It prevent osteoporosis and bone fractures and even help maintain a healthy weight.
‘’Milk might be healthy and nutritive, but drinking too much of it in a day does not guarantee better health cause it can be linked with mortality and increased risk of fracture.’’
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Article By:
Tijani Opeyemi
Food, Nutrients & Health
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