The benefits of milk

Whether to drink milk or not is a common question that arises in most people's minds. But still, milk is one of the largest consumed beverages worldwide. There are plenty of dairy-alternative options, so those who don't drink 'milk' will still be usually drink milk! 

There are many different opinions, but one thing is for certain - there are plenty of health benefits. 

Let's take a closer look...

A list of some of the health benefits of drinking milk

Some of the benefits that are found in research include: 

* The major content of milk is huge amounts of calcium, which we rarely get in any other foods. We all know that calcium is needed for good strong growth of bones, hair and nails and it's very vital in avoiding blood clotting. 

* Approximately half a litre of milk daily will provide all the calcium needed for the body.

* The most important constituent of milk is phosphorus which is needed for tissue growth and regulation of pH levels in the body.

* Another major component of milk is iodine which is necessary for the formation of hormones like thyroxine. 

* According to research 1 glass of milk provides 96% needs of iodine in a child.

* Milk includes potassium, which is most important for maintaining fluid balance in the body. 

And finally, a word for the people who have a problem digesting milk: Drinking cold milk rather than hot milk may reduce any digestion issues. 

So, if you're looking for a health kick, drinking a glass of milk might be a great first step! If you're looking for less fat, we offer skimmed and semi-skimmed alternatives to full-fat milk. Or if you'd prefer a dairy-free alternative, opt for our popular oat milk.