Milk is full of many nutrients such as -
Calcium - For maintenance of normal teeth and bones.
B2 and B12 - They contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. B12 also helps with maintaining a healthy nerve function and aids red blood cell formation.
Protein - Growth and maintenance of muscle mass
Phosphorus - important for maintenance of teeth and bones.
Did you know these fun facts about our bodies?
When pregnant or breast feeding, it is important to get a good amount of calcium in your diet. To help your body and help that developing baby.
Women over the age of 50 can loose bone stores of calcium. So by increasing your calcium intake can slow the rate of bone loss.
The recommended amount a day is three portions.
a glass of milk
a pot of yoghurt
a piece of cheese
You can also increase your intake by -
Drinking hot milky drinks
Drink smoothies or milkshakes
Using milk on your cereal
Put milk in your mash potato
Top a jacket potato with cheese
Using natural yoghurt instead of mayo with your tuna or eggs.
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