THE NUTRIENTS FROM MILK

The moment we saw the first light of day, mother’s love was expressed in the first taste of milk she willingly give. Milk is life, we lived through it not during our growth years but it will continue for the rest of our lives because our body needs supports to be always in good health.

Milk came from 2 sources. It may be from mother’s milk or from the milk of animals especially cattle. There was already fresh milk you can buy coming from goat or carabao. The popularity of cow’s milk was beyond measure. It was always in the heart of everyone. We knew how milk is essential for growth and development of babies and young children. The young and matured adults and even the aged still need milk to meet with the requirement the body demand.

Milk gives the immune system stronger defense against infection. It makes women to have glowing and smoother skin. It is important in maintaining strong bones and teeth. Lack of calcium in the bones causes osteoporosis. Milk has higher level of calcium. Any deficiency can easily be corrected.

It was found that milk helps to reduce the higher cholesterol level. Too much fat in the blood put danger to the heart. The plaque started to build up in the artery wall restricting the normal passage of blood as it becomes narrowed to the point of restricting the blood to pass through.

Milk slowly melts fats that are no longer useful. It can only make a burden to the heart and other important organs of the body. The risk factor is greater than the benefits it gives.

Milk has natural sugar most helpful in the general wellness of the whole body structure. It revitalizes energy lost during heavy physical activity and restore weakness of strength.

To boost the immune system with the aid of milk has greater advantage. It gives enough strength to shield and eliminate the threat. It reduces the chances of getting sick and weak. Its calorie content is enough to meet with the demand. Milk is energy that gives us an active life more fruitful and challenging. 

Weakness of body and mind make us dull and unproductive. Our movement is in slow pace. It restored the body from severe anemia that will trigger the development of another disease. It repairs the ailing body and gives opportunity for the healing. It is best for the defense of chronic disease, powerful arthritis and migraine headache. Good for women to minimize the effect of pre-menstrual syndrome. Strokes can be avoided.

Milk has magnesium and potassium content that can reduce blood pressure. With good circulatory system, it increases blood flow to the different vital organs of the body without obstruction. Over-stress can be prevented and minimize.

 It keeps the cardio-vascular system in good shape especially the heart and keep it safe from too much stress. The peptides prevent the production of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) responsible for the increase rate of blood pressure. Increase in blood pressure to dangerous level will cause heart attack and stroke.

Bone disorder (fragile and brittle bones) can still be saved by drinking milk because of its calcium content. It enhances and induces re-growth of defective bone structure and makes the necessary repair.

-Good dental health is protected. It prevents acidic substances to damage the enamel surface of the teeth reducing the risks of weak gum and tooth decay.

-Best for the prevention of dehydration to replace what has been lost during the bout of diarrhea and vomiting.

-Many women took good care their skin by taking a bath with milk any day of the week. They found out that the skin glowed, softness, smoothness to touch, dry skin no longer a problem.

-It can restore from its coarseness and rejuvenate the skin to have a new fresh look. Milk helped to remove dead skin cells by the action of lactic acid. With good source of vitamin A, it protects the skin from any damage especially the effect from ultra-violet rays. It has anti-oxidant chemical compound that will give full protection from the danger of free radicals.

-Free radicals is the risk factor that damaged the skin because of its cellular metabolism to cause age spots, wrinkles and above all premature aging of the skin.

-Acidic stomach can be relieved by drinking cold milk. It helps easy absorption of vitamins and minerals. Milk has other vitamins and minerals that gives additional benefits for better health. Phosphorus is best for the release of energy. It has protein needed for body repair and the growth of cells. The magnesium is good for better function of the muscles. 

Potassium is important for the proper functioning of the nerves. The carbohydrate is for energy and good vitality of the body.

-Vitamin A & B corrects poor eyesight. It prevents anemia by increasing the blood count of the red cell.

This is how important milk is to us. Without it, child’s development is not complete. The watery liquid participated in boosting child’s fast growth in the early years of his life.