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Milk, A Wonderful Food Suplement
By Shravan kumar
 

Cow’s milk is full of medicinal value and has been given lot of importance since ancient times in India.

It is good food supplement for the human body.

It is a wonderful food supplement, because it contains, proteins, carbohydrates, minerals, fats, enzymes and iron. It is transparent due to protein and calcium content. This is a complete food for the human beings. Doctors’ advice people of all age groups to drink milk because of the following qualities;

1 The milk contains sugar-lactose.

2 Sugar lactose is very essential for the development of nervous system and intelligence.

3 Carbohydrates are essential for producing energy sufficient to do all the physical activities.

4 Iron is essential for the red blood cells and strength

5 Calcium and Phosphorus are helpful in making the teeth and bones strong.

6 Vitamin ‘A’ helps in improving eyesight and keeps the skin healthy and is also beneficial in case of Parkinson’s.

7 Vitamin ‘B’ is essential for the nervous system and development of body.

8 Vitamin ‘C’ helps in developing the immune system to save from diseases.

9 Vitamin ‘D’ protects from diseases like dropsy and dryness.

BENEFITS OF REGULAR CONSUMPTION OF MILK

1 Before going to bed at night 1 cup of milk should be consumed, new blood is formed and removes any poisonous elements present in the body.

2 Luke warm milk consumed in the morning helps in good digestion.

3 Add sugar-candy and pepper powder in hot milk to overcome cold.

4 It contains least cholesterol (14mg/100gms), due to which it is recommended for diabetic patients also.

5 A person with high blood pressure is advised to take 200 mg of milk every day.

6 It is an ideal drink for people suffering with peptic ulcer. Add spoonful gram powder (coarse or sattu) in 50 ml cold milk and drink.

7 Milk gives noble thoughts, purity of mind and develops intelligence.