January Harvest of the Month - Milk & Grains!

Milk and Grains - Nutrition

​Information:
  • 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 
Nutrition:
  • 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

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