It has been proven in the US and Europe that milk from the mammary glades of cows has long been associated with good health, making it one of the most consumed beverages.
A vast majority of people of people worldwide are not able to digest lactose, the sugar in milk, beyond infancy, that is after they stop breast feeding. The ability of a small number of humans to digest lactose beyond infancy is first thought to have evolved in dairy farming communities in central Europe 7500 years ago.
Figures show that an estimated 15 percent of Europeans, 80 percent of blacks and Hispanics and almost more than 90 percent of Asians and First Nations people do not produce lactase, which is the enzyme needed to digest lactose. The resulting symptoms of lactose intolerance results in abdominal pain, gas, bloating, watery stool and flatulence.
In this article we would be talking on the positive benefits of consuming milk on a regular basis.
Here are some of those benefits.
Milk and bone health
We all have heard that milk is a good source of minerals that help the bones. That is because the milk of a cow offers a rich source of calcium, a mineral essential for healthy bones and teeth.
Adequate calcium and vitamin D alone are not enough to prevent osteoporosis. Regular physical activity and strength training, along with avoiding smoking and eating a healthy diet low in sodium and high in potassium also contribute to overall bone health and decreased risk of osteoporosis.
Milk and heart health
Cow’s milk is a rich source of potassium, an increase of which can be associated with vasodilation, which means reduced blood pressure.
When you increase your potassium intake along with a decrease in sodium intake and decrease the intake of sodium, you can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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