Today, I have chosen to #RaiseaGlass to celebrate #WorldMilkDay!
World Milk Day is a day established by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to recognize the importance of milk as a global food. It has been observed on June 1 each year since 2001.
I love milk because just one glass can deliver you some awesome nutrition. Here are just a few of the nutrients that make milk amazing and what these nutrients can do for you:
One nutrient that immediately comes to mind and that many of you know about is calcium. Milk is loaded with it; this nutrient is important for your teeth and your bones!
Milk also has phosphorous, which works in tandem with calcium for strong teeth and bones.
Milk is an excellent source of protein, which is absolutely essential for muscle growth, development, and repair.
Milk also has potassium, making it a great choice for keeping yourself hydrated!
Milk is rich in iodine, which is the most important nutrient for assuring that you have a healthy thyroid; it is also helpful in keep you energized!
Speaking of energy, the B vitamins in milk (B5, B2, and B12) are great for maintain great energy levels, keeping you focused and reducing fatigue.
I choose to give my girls milk for a bedtime snack. It keeps them feeling satiated throughout the night, giving them a good night’s sleep.
I also let them have chocolate milk for a snack! In fact, it is probably the healthiest sweet drink kids can have, especially when you make it with dark chocolate syrup (sans the high-fructose corn syrup) like I do!
#Raiseaglass with me today; milk is definitely something to celebrate!
By Kelly Spring, MS, RD, CDN