THEMilk is a food good, cheap and healthy, which rightfully becomes part of the diet of each individual from birth. Since 2001, FAO And United Nations they chose the 1st of June as a date to celebrate it. The World Milk Day has the dual purpose of enhancing not only the product itself but also the entire dairy sector globally.
Daily consumption decreasing
Despite its important nutritional properties, the Ministry of Health estimates that “in Italyin recent years, the daily consumption of milk and yogurt has significantly reduced, in different age groups and is low and far from recommendations for the majority of the population. Adequate consumption, on the other hand, is important for proper consumption daily calcium intakeessential for the bone growth of children, but above all for the prevention of osteoporosis in adults and the elderly“.
Milk: the Decalogue of the Ministry of Health
To raise awareness of this precious food, the Ministry of Health has developed the “Decalogue for the correct consumption of milk & yogurt in daily nutrition”. Among the recommendations that of “consume 3 servings of milk every day and yogurt. One serving corresponds to 125 grams, that is a small glass or half a cup or a jar of yogurt ». Experts point out that milk and yogurt are sources of calciumthey also contain vitamin A, B vitamins and other mineral salts such as phosphorus, magnesium, zinc and selenium», Very important substances for the health of people of all ages.
Milk: which one to choose?
You can «choose between fresh pasteurized milk, high quality fresh pasteurized, pasteurized, microfiltered and long-life milk (UHT). If, on the other hand, you choose to use milk raw, it is good to remember that boiling is necessary before consumption. Milk and yogurt can be Whole, skimmed or partially skimmed based on percentage of fat. Skimmed or semi-skimmed milk and yogurt are low in fat and low in calories without any reduction in calcium and protein. Lactase is present in the human intestinenecessary enzyme for the digestion of lactose (milk sugar). This makes milk an adequate food for children, adults and the elderly, with the exception of lactose intolerant who have documented lactase deficiency. Yogurt is well tolerated by most of those suffering from this intolerance. Also, there are many available products with reduced or no lactose contentlike the delactosed milks“.
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