GENERAL WELLNESS

Milk is more than just a source of calcium for strong bones. Milk contains a unique bundle of nutrients that offer many other benefits. Few foods naturally contain such a distinct combination of nutrients in one!

Protein

Milk is a source of high-quality protein. High quality due to the fact it contains all of the essential amino acids that we must get from our diet (our bodies cannot make these themselves).

Most people associate protein with muscles, but protein has many incredible roles in our bodies! Protein is present in every body tissue – and this includes your skin. Protein helps to build and repair tissues throughout the body, supporting stronger, healthier hair, skin and nails.

It makes sense that protein also plays a role in wound repair. This is something relevant to everyone, from being important in the repair of a graze on your little one’s knee, to healing cuts and wounds that become more common as we age and our skin becomes more fragile.

B Vitamins

Milk is also an excellent source of B vitamins. Globally, milk contributes 24% of Vitamin B2 intake and 22% of Vitamin B12 intake in the diet.

Vitamin B2 or Riboflavin helps to unlock the energy that we get from food. It also helps to reduce tiredness and fatigue, plus it has antioxidant properties. A glass of milk could be the answer for the 3pm slump!

Vitamin A

In full-fat milk, it contains a source of Vitamin A. Vitamin A is essential for healthy vision. We’ve all heard the saying carrots help you see in the dark. Well that’s because of the vitamin A in the carrots!

Refreshment

Water is of course a great choice to keep you hydrated. However, a drink’s ability to hydrate is not just about how much water it contains. Other factors like carbohydrate and electrolyte content can also affect how much water your body retains. An excellent example of this is milk – this study suggests milk may be as effective as water for rehydration. This is attributed to milk’s unique nutrition bundle including protein, carbohydrates and electrolytes which altogether can help your body absorb more water, avoid excessive urination and improve water retention