10 health benefits of milk you must know ( recent research) | World Milk Day
As today happens to be the world milk day, it is necessary to remind ourselves of the benefits of milk in our daily diet.
1. Calcium in milk builds healthy bones and teeth; maintains bone mass
2. Protein serves as a source of energy; builds/repairs muscle tissue
3. Potassium in milk helps maintain a healthy blood pressure
4. The presence of Phosphorus helps strengthen bones and generate energy
5. Helps maintain healthy bones because of Vitamin D:
6. Maintains healthy red blood cells and nerve tissue by the help of Vitamin B12 it contains.
7. Maintains the immune system; helps maintain normal vision and skin because of the presence of Vitamin A
8. Converts food into energy by the active Riboflavin (B2)
9. Metabolizes sugars and fatty acids by Niacin contained in it.
10. Weight loss. All of these nutrients contribute to our overall health and wellness, and they can even play a part in weight loss, says Dr. Brian Roy, an associate professor of applied health sciences at Canada’s Brock University.
Dr. Roy published a study on the impact milk has on the body post-exercise. While he admits there’s some controversy surrounding milk’s influence on weight loss and body fat in general, he also shares that recent studies have shown that when milk was consumed by young adults after weight training, they lost more body fat and gained more muscle mass than those who had consumed different drinks that contained the same energy and macronutrients.
In other words, milk packs quite a punch when it comes to nutrition—and you don’t have to drink a gallon to reap the benefits, according to the National Dairy Council. In fact, the council says that just one 8-ounce glass of milk provides the same amount of vitamin D you’d get from 3.5 ounces of cooked salmon, as much calcium as 2 1/4 cups of broccoli, as much potassium as a small banana, as much vitamin A as two baby carrots and as much phosphorus as a cup of kidney beans!
To get the full benefits of milk, including the nine essential nutrients, the USDA says adults should consume three servings of milk (or cheese or yogurt) each day. A serving size is 1 cup of milk or yogurt, 1.5 ounces of natural cheese or 2 ounces of processed cheese. So, go ahead—drink your milk. It’s good for you.
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