Introduction
We all know that dairy foods are very important for our health and they
are important source of nutrients. Milk
along with other dairy foods is perfect source of proteins, vitamins and
calcium which are essential for people of all ages. Milk is used by adults,
children, senior, athletes etc. Moreover the dairy products contains ample
amount of carbohydrates, phosphorus, potassium, vitamins A, D, riboflavin,
niacin and minerals.
It is good to know that just 8-ounce of milk contains 8 grams of
proteins which helps to repair and build the muscle tissue. You can notice the
fantastic nutritional value of milk as the same amount of almond milk only
contains 1 gram of protein.
You should know about the nutritional value of one serving of milk if
you drink milk on regular basis.
The nutritional value of milk is as follows
Calcium
There is around 30% calcium in one serving of milk which help the growth
of teeth and bones in your body.
Riboflavin
There is around 25% of Riboflavin in one serving of milk and it supports
the growth of body. It also promotes
metabolism and the production of red blood cells.
Phosphorus
There is around 25% phosphorus in milk and it helps in the strengthening
of bones
Vitamin D
There is 25% of vitamin D in milk and it promotes the absorption of
calcium in your body.
Vitamin B
There is 22% of vitamin B in milk. It helps in the conversion of food to
energy.
Potassium
It controls the balance of fluid and also maintains blood pressure to
normal level.
Vitamin A
There is around 10% vitamin A in milk. It helps in better vision and
promotes healthy skin.
Niacin
There is around 10% of niacin in milk and it promotes proper circulation
in your body.
Diary
milk is the only real milk
This is because
dairy milk and its products help you to overcome the following issues related
to health
Bone health
We all know that milk is a rich source of
calcium which makes it very special to get healthy bones and teeth. If we talk
about cow’s milk it contains good amount of calcium which also helps in the
growth of bones. Both calcium and vitamin D prevents osteoporosis.
Heart health
Milk is a good source of potassium and it can
help to reduce blood pressure. If you increase the consumption of potassium and
reduce the intake of salt it can help you to get rid of various cardiovascular
diseases.
You can also
found potassium if foods such as cow’s milk, tomatoes, spinach, bananas, beans
and yoghurt.
Cancer
The vitamin D
found in milk plays an important role in the growth of cell and also protects
you against cancer. It has also been proved that if you are taking heavy
quantity of calcium and lactose it will help in the prevention of ovarian
cancer.
Milk and depression
If you take
sufficient amount of vitamin D then it promotes the protection of
serotonin. This hormone is linked with
appetite, sleep and mood. Moreover the deficiency of vitamin D has also been
linked to depression and fatigue. Cow’s milk is a good source of vitamin D.
Muscle building
It is interesting
to know that cow’s milk is good for the fast growth of baby cows. It means that
it does make sense if human drink cow’s milk if they want to get big and strong.
In addition cow’s milk also contain protein of high quality. As far as whole
milk is concerned it is a good source of energy which is found in the form of
saturated fat. It promotes muscle building as it restricts the muscle mass to
be used for energy.
You must know
that it is very important to maintain healthy muscles as it improves metabolism
and also contributes to the loss and maintenance of weight. If you want to
increase lean muscle mass then you have to increase the intake of protein in
your diet.
Osteoarthritis
Milk plays a very
important role in dealing with the problem of Osteoarthritis. The truth is that
till date there is no cure for osteoarthritis. However you can stop the
progression of osteoarthritis if you start drinking milk on regular basis.
Comparison of cow’s milk to soy milk, almond
milk and rice milk, cons of non-dairy milk.
The fact is that
each kind of milk has its own advantages and disadvantages which depends on
many factors. For instance children around 2 years, teenagers and pregnant
women require protein, calcium and vitamin D which is available in sufficient
quantity in dairy milk.
The best part of
dairy milk is that it can give essential calories and proteins from fats
besides giving minerals and vitamins for adults and children.
• Almond milk
This milk is made
from ground almonds. It contains low calories as compared to other milks. This
milk is free from lactose, cholesterol and saturated fat. The best part of
almond oil is that it s a good source of both vitamin A and vitamin D.
Cons of Almond milk
• It contains
very little protein.
• The sweetened
variety of this milk can contain heavy amount of sugar.
• Soy milk
This milk is very
tasty to drink and is made from soybeans.
This milk is a good source of protein, calcium and potassium. The best
part of soy milk is that it is a good source of protein, vitamin A, B12 and
vitamin D.
As far as protein
is concerned it is almost same as cow’s milk.
Cons of Soya milk
• It involves
heavy amount of processing in its making.
• The unfermented
soy can lead to imbalance of sex hormones in men and women.
• Rice milk
This mill
contains calcium and vitamin D. This milk can be used by vegans. It contains sufficient
amount of carbohydrates but contains very less protein.
Cons of Rice milk
• Rice is starchy
which contains heavy amount of sugar due to which this milk is noy suitable for
diabetic people.
Conclusion
Thus we see that
dairy products are very important for your health as they contain some of the
important nutrients and minerals that are essential to maintain your health.