Milk – It Does the Whole Body Good
We have all seen the national ad “Milk – It Does a Body Good”. The slogan is absolutely true! There are so many nutritional benefits of drinking milk. There are many nutrients that support good bone and muscle health. Here are 9 essential nutrients in milk that benefit our overall health:
Calcium: Builds healthy bones and teeth; maintains bone mass
Protein: Services as a source of energy; builds and repairs muscle tissue
Potassium: Helps maintain a healthy blood pressure
Phosphorus: Helps strengthen bones and generate energy
Vitamin D: Helps maintain bones
Vitamin B12: Maintains healthy red blood cells and nerve tissue
Vitamin A: Maintains the immune system; helps maintain normal vision and skin
Riboflavin (B2): Converts food into energy
Niacin: Metabolizes sugars and fatty acids
As you can see, the benefits of the nutrients in milk contribute to our overall health and wellness in a big way. Even lower fat milk or chocolate milk will contain beneficial nutrients. So be sure to include a glass of milk with one of your meals or add to a snack, especially for strong bones and teeth! Let's see those milk mustaches today!
