Drinking milk daily to keep body fit
News Desk :
Balanced nutrition is necessary for healthy living. And milk is one of the main sources of getting balanced nutrition. According to nutritionists, “Milk and dairy products play an essential role in keeping the body healthy and functional”. Milk is a very important food for people of all ages including children and adolescents.
World Milk Day is observed on June 1 to highlight the importance of milk and dairy products to people worldwide. Since 2001, the day has been celebrated under the initiative of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The theme of this year’s World Milk Day is “Enjoy Dairy”.
Regarding the benefits of milk and dairy products, the former chief nutrition officer of BIRDEM Hospital’s nutrition department and chief nutritionist Professor Akhtarun Nahar said that when talking about a balanced diet, milk comes first. Milk is the best food. Human life begins with milk. Milk is a very necessary food for people of all ages including children and adolescents. Babies who cannot drink milk properly after birth, often suffer from various malnutrition problems.
Lactose is an essential component of milk, which helps in body composition and intellectual development. It is the main component of protecting human health. This drink also contains amino acids, various vitamins, minerals like chromium, iron, cobalt, manganese, copper, zinc and iodine. Cow’s milk contains 86.5% water, 4.8% lactose, 4.5% fat, 3.5% protein and 0.7% vitamins and minerals. The most beneficial aspect of milk is its calcium. Calcium is essential for human bone health. It is a good source of vitamin D. Vitamin D nourishes bones, teeth, nails, hair and skin, and increases immunity.
There is also vitamin A, which is beneficial for the eyes of people of all ages. Milk contains folate and magnesium, which help our body to produce hemoglobin, build immunity against pathogens. Iodine helps us prevent hormonal problems. Vitamin B prevents beriberi disease, keeps nerves functioning. The benefits of this balanced diet are long-lasting.
