Weight Loss, Regulates Blood Pressure & More – The 7 Benefits Of Drinking Milk Daily
We all know that children need milk but did you know that milk becomes a more essential part of your diet as you get older? Drinking milk is not only delicious, it is also bursting with health advantages. Below are seven benefits of drinking milk daily.
1) It helps with weight loss.
As the obesity rates all over the world continue to rise, experts have found that women who drink low fat or skimmed milk lose more weight than those who don’t drink milk at all.
2) It strengthens your bones
As we age, so do our bones and the calcium, phosphorous, magnesium and protein in milk and dairy products are essential for healthy bone growth and development. It also prevents the terrible bone disease, osteoporosis.
3) It keeps your teeth healthy.
Calcium and phosphorous are also responsible for healthy teeth and helps prevent tooth decay and cavities.
4) It regulates your blood pressure
Milk has properties that lower high blood pressure and the risk of strokes.
5) Glowing skin
You can decide to take milk baths like Cleopatra did to help her skin stay soft, supple and glowing. Or, you can just drink a few glasses of whole milk each day to get the same benefits. The lactic acid in milk acts as exfoliants and enzymes to help smooth skin.
6) It keeps you hydrated
It is recommended that we consume 6-8 cups of fluids a day and milk is a wonderful choice. It not only rehydrates the body but it can taste delicious as a recent study in the USA found that chocolate milk helped the body recover after exhausting exercises!
7) Less stress.
Surprise! Drinking milk is great for de-stressing after a long day. A warm glass of milk relaxes tense muscles and soothes frayed nerves. So the next time you get home exhausted after work and being in traffic for three hours, unwind with a glass of milk!
By Dara Rhodes