Benefit Of Cow's Milk

The various benefits of dairy products and what makes cow’s milk so special?

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

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

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