Getting your calcium fix by drinking milk is a wonderful idea, but milk has other advantages as well. Milk also offers protein, improved vitamins, and other nutrients.
Read more to explore the health benefits of drinking milk.
Contains nutrients
Healthline notes that milk is a great source of vitamins and minerals, especially “nutrients of concern,” which many populations under-consume.
According to the health publication mentioned above, numerous elements, including vitamins, minerals, protein, good fats, and antioxidants, can be found in milk.
Boost immune system
Florida Dairy Farms states that when you increase your milk intake, it strengthens your immune system. Dairy milk is a nutrient-rich food that is full of immune-strengthening vitamins and nutrients like zinc, vitamin D, vitamin A, and protein.
Improves your bones and teeth
According to Florida Dairy Farms, calcium is crucial for maintaining healthy bones, teeth, and preventing stress fractures. Drinking more dairy milk and eating more cheese, yoghurt, and other dairy products are simple ways to increase your diet’s calcium intake.
Helps keep your heart healthy
Dairy milk can help maintain the health of your heart. Numerous studies have shown that persons who consume low-fat or fat-free dairy have a lower chance of developing cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure.
Good for the skin and hair
Milk can help you have healthier skin and hair. When you drink a glass of dairy milk that is high in nutrients, you get high-quality protein for the health of your hair as well as zinc and vitamin A for glowing skin.
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Article originally written and published by Johana Mukandila for BONA Magazine.
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