Is milk good or bad?

WHY DRINK MILK?

If you are one of those who do not understand coffee without milk, there is no problem, on the contrary! This dairy is one of the most complete foods out there. Together with the egg, it is the ingredient that provides the best quality proteins. It is also rich in vitamins and minerals. To highlight calcium, which is essential for bone health.

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Is milk part of all cultures?

How many times did your mother tell you that "if you don't go to sleep, warm up a glass of milk with honey"? For us it is very normal to take it, but you will be surprised to know that in other cultures, such as Asian or African, it is not customary to include it in their diet.

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DO YOU HAVE INTOLERANCE?

Notice to sailors: It is not the same as allergy! This problem is due to an intolerance to milk sugar, known as lactose. To digest this sugar, an enzyme (lactase) is required, which some people produce in less quantity than others. It is also true that over time, we tend to produce less and therefore we can start to have problems with milk at a certain age.

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DO YOU HAVE ALLERGY?

If you have an allergy to milk protein, it is not that you should not, it is that it is more than forbidden to continue taking it. Also, it is an allergy that never goes away. Although keep in mind that it is not something that frequent, in fact, it is estimated that this affects only 1% of the population.

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WHAT IF YOU STOP DRINKING MILK WITHOUT AN INTOLERANCE?

Well, if you stop consuming dairy just for the sake of it, or substitute it for those without lactose, in the end, they will make you feel bad. The body is very wise and if it sees that you have not eaten these foods for a while, it decides to save itself the work of producing the enzyme that digests lactose and dedicate its energy to other tasks. So after a while, if you decide to eat them again, you will lack lactase and you will not be able to digest them well.

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IS IT GOING AGAINST YOUR IDEAS?

You may not want to eat this type of food to avoid the cost that the livestock industry has for the environment for example, and it is totally respectable!

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AND IF YOU DO NOT LIKE IT?

You do not have to strain and drink a glass of milk with the clamp on your nose and holding the repelus. Here we tell you why you can have perfectly healthy bones without drinking dairy. Come on, you can even remove the cheese from the pizza.

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CAN I DRINK MILK AND GET OSTEOPOROSIS?

If you can. The health of the bones does not depend only on calcium, it matters as much or more to exercise regularly, sunbathe to synthesize vitamin D or not have too high levels of vitamin A, or abuse foods rich in protein. You also have to be careful with the calcium "thieves" that hide in your diet, discover them here!

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IS SKIMMED, 'SEMI' OR WHOLE MILK BETTER?

Yes, we already know, skimming seems the best option, but … it is not like that. Although the fat in milk has always been demonized for being saturated, there are currently studies such as that of the University of Copenhagen (Denmark) that argue that it can be beneficial. In addition, whole milk is much more satiating and has more vitamins (especially A and D, which many skimmed milk have added).

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WHAT ABOUT ORGANIC MILK?

It is true that it is not proven that it is better, but there are already studies that indicate that it is richer in omega 3 acids. Of course, they do not bundle you with marketing terms such as organic milk or happy cows milk . The only one that has the European Union regulation is the one defined as ecological (period!). This type of milk is guaranteed to be from cows that live in freedom, graze in meadows, have not been treated hormonally …

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BUT ISN'T THE MILK MUCH FAT?

BUT DOESN'T THE MILK GET VERY FAT?

If we take into account all that it gives us (let's recap: calcium, vitamin D, proteins of high biological value, phosphorus, potassium and antioxidants such as zinc and selenium), it is worth incorporating it into our diet despite its bad reputation. its fat. And is that if we look at the figures for whole milk, we are talking about a contribution of 3.6% fat compared to 30% fat that can be a cured cheese, for example.

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IF I DON'T DRINK DAIRY, WILL I HAVE HEALTH PROBLEMS?

It must be recognized that it is easier to get calcium from dairy products, because the body assimilates it better. While we absorb 32% of the calcium in milk, in the case of soy drink we only assimilate between 5 and 13%. For this reason, all the campaigns in favor of the consumption of milk place so much emphasis on this aspect.

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WHAT ARE VEGETABLE DRINKS?

If you are allergic, intolerant, vegan or, directly, you do not like milk, vegetable drinks have become the ideal substitute. There are different types, but they are not all the same! Choose the one you like the most, but look at the sugars (rice and almonds tend to have many) and the amount of protein and fat (soy is the one with levels similar to those of milk) .

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We have read a thousand and one times how beneficial this dairy is for our health, especially for our bones. However, recently a kind of anti- milk movement has appeared that underlines that man is the only animal that continues to drink it once breastfeeding is over and ensures that we will burn in hell if we do not change the milk in our cafe latte for any vegetable drink.

And faced with this situation, in which your mother tells you that if you don't drink it, you're going to have osteoarthritis problems while your neighbor's cock boasts of giving her children organic vegetable almond drink, we have stood up and said “ Enough"! Where are we, milk is good - very good or bad - very bad ? We have the answer to this and many more questions that you have always wanted to ask.

THE GOOD OF MILK

Milk is rich in minerals, of which calcium always stands out, and in vitamins, especially D. But its good reputation goes beyond calcium and vitamin D, this is its composition:

Calcium and vitamin D. This tandem is key to bone health.

Proteins of high biological value. Milk has a large amount of essential amino acids, which are essential for our muscles.
Match. Its main function focuses on the formation of bones and teeth, in addition, it is necessary for the body to produce proteins for the growth and repair of cells and tissues. It will also provide energy and improve your mood. Sounds good right?
Potassium. It is important for muscle development and the breakdown of carbohydrates. In addition, it eliminates fluid retention.
Antioxidants Like zinc and selenium, which will help you stand up to the passage of time.

ALLERGY VS. INTOLERANCE

Surely you've heard that "is that milk does not feel good". Well, this may be due to an allergy to milk protein or an intolerance to milk sugar - lactose . Of course, if you think that you do not digest this dairy correctly, do not do strange experiments and consult with your doctor before switching to lactose-free milk or vegetable drinks.

THE CAMPAIGN "YES TO 3 MILKS A DAY"

The myths that surround this dairy have caused its consumption to decrease. For this reason, now the Spanish dairy sector, the Ministry of Agriculture and the European Union are launching an initiative to launch a clear message to citizens: "Yes to 3 dairy products a day."

SO, IS MILK GOOD OR BAD?

Well the answer is … white and bottled! If you like its taste, your diet allows it and you do not have intolerance or allergy problems, toast us with a refreshing glass of milk! Yes, we have 13 reasons why you will want to help your health in sips and with a most flattering white 'mustache', especially for your bones.