9 nutrients in milk that should make you drink a glass everyday
Milk is a nutrient-rich beverage that can benefit the health in several ways.
There are several types of milk which mainly differs following their fat content.
These types of milk include whole fat, low fat and skim milk.
Which ever kind of milk it is, these nutrients are sure to be contained in it and very healthy for you:
- Calcium: Builds healthy bones and teeth; maintains bone mass
- Protein: Serves as a source of energy; builds/repairs muscle tissue
- Potassium: Helps maintain a healthy blood pressure
- Phosphorus: Helps strengthen bones and generate energy
- Vitamin D: Helps maintain bones
- Vitamin B12: Maintains healthy red blood cells and nerve tissue
- Vitamin A: Maintains the immune system; helps maintain normal vision and skin
- Riboflavin (B2): Converts food into energy
- Niacin: Metabolizes sugars and fatty acids
