How to Drink Milk for Better Health

Milk is very important for a healthy lifestyle, as studies show that people who drink milk avoid significant fat gain. In milk there is calcium for healthy bones, phosphorous, magnesium, protein, vitamin B12, vitamin A, zinc, riboflavin, folate, vitamin C, and most importantly, vitamin D. Buy organic milk. Studies have shown that organic milk is much healthier than regular milk. Some benefits of organic milk is the fact that organic milk is from cows that haven't been given growth hormones, it is wholesome, produced without harmful pesticides, etc. • Organic milk isn't produced with antibiotics. Overuse of antibiotics is a serious health problem. Today, of all the main places that antibiotics is overused is in agriculture. Organic milk comes from cows that were not given antibiotics, so it doesn't contribute to the growing problem of bacterial resistance. Be aware of all the vitamins and minerals found in milk: • Calcium: Keeps bones and teeth healthy; helps your body maintain bone mass. • Protein: A good source of energy: builds and repairs your muscle tissue; good after work-outs. • Potassium: Helps you keep a good blood pressure. • Phosphorus: Helps strengthen your bones and gives you energy. • Vitamin D: Helps your body maintain your bones. • Vitamin B12: Helps maintain healthy red blood cells and helps maintain nerve tissue. • Vitamin A: Helps maintain the immune system; helps maintain normal vision and good skin. • Niacin: Improves your metabolism; have a glass before doing aerobics. Drink milk to have clear skin. For thousands of years, milk has been known to keep skin clear. The lactic acid found in milk aids in removing dead skin cells, and therefore keeps your skin clear and rejuvenated. Drink milk for healthy teeth. Milk has been shown to protect the enamel against acidic foods. Also, the calcium and vitamin D found in milk keeps bones strong, although teeth are not considered bones.