January Harvest of the Month - Milk & Grains!
Milk and Grains - Nutrition
Information:
LINK(s): https://milklife.com/articles/nutrition/9-milk-nutrition-facts-you-need-know
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods/milk
- Milk is the top source of Calcium in American’s diet
- Nearly half of American’s get their Vitamin D intake from milk
- A lot of different kinds of milk
- Skim milk , 2% milk , Whole milk, Chocolate milk, Strawberry Milk, etc.
- Milk and milk products have been linked to aid in reducing blood pressure in some people
- Some people have an intolerance to the sugar in milk called lactose
- Lactose intolerance can cause bloating, flatulence and diarrhea
- Milk is a rich source of complete protein
- Contains all essential amino acids our body needs
- Milk contains approximately 1 gram of protein per each fluid ounce of milk
- Milk is 88% water
- Milk contains many vitamins and minerals that are beneficial for good health
- Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorous, Riboflavin
- Milk is enriched with Vitamin D
- Vitamin D is adding to milk
LINK(s): https://milklife.com/articles/nutrition/9-milk-nutrition-facts-you-need-know
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods/milk