Milk and milk products are a main source of vital nutrients such as calcium, protein, phosphorous, vitamin B12, vitamin A, riboflavin and more.
Low-fat milk products can help prevent hypertension when they are a part of a vegetable, fruit and whole grain-rich diet. Lately, however, a number of studies have pointed to the fact that 3-4 servings of dairy a day is related to the reduction of insulin rejection - a common reaction among obese. It has not been completely understood what the is the reason behind this connection.
Milk Myths
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Drinking chocolate is not healthy
Not true. Cocoa contains a component called oxalic acid which inihibits the absoprtion of calcium but the amount of it in the cocoa is too little to seriously cause problems absorbing calcium. Chocolate milk is a good way to get your kids drinking milk.
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Calcium supplements can be taken instead of having milk products
Not true. Milk has other components such as proteins, vitamins and minerals and they also play a role in preventing disease. Many studies show that low-fat milk can help people lose weight, lower blood pressure, and prevent type II diabetes.