Milk, it has been long established without any doubt, is an essential food item.
However, some of us do not prefer taking milk.
Some others avoid milk under the thought that it contains fat.
However, the fact is that milk is rich in a variety of nutrients.
So, it is really essential to drink 2 cups of milk daily – a cup in the morning and the second one in the night.
We are aware that Calcium is essential for proper bone strength.
However, with advancing age, the content of Calcium goes down. If deprived of Calcium, there is the prospect of suffering from osteoporosis right from the age of 30.
Apart from strengthening bones, Calcium is essential for some of the physical activities such as muscular contraction, blood-clotting, etc. Milk contains Potassium. Potassium keeps blood pressure uniform. Potassium is also essential for muscular contraction.
Milk contains a lot of protein. It also contains 9 types of amino-acids which are essential requirements for body health.
Milk also contains vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is essential for a healthy nervous system.
By taking milk daily in the morning & evening, the tendency to consume unhealthy snacks will be prevented as the stomach gives the full-content signal.
Many tend to believe that taking excess milk may lead to formation of deposition of Calcium forming stones in the kidney. However, the fact is that even patients with kidney stones complaint are very welcome to take milk.