Transcript The Benefits of Dairy - Spring Head Lutheran School

The Benefits of Dairy
The Brilliant Bovines
About Dairy
Dairy is a part of many people’s diet, however this isn’t a bad thing, in
fact, dairy products such as cheese, milk, yoghurt and more contribute
majorly to our daily health and wellbeing. Throughout this presentation you
will learn about all the health benefits of dairy and why.
Calcium
Dairy products are renowned for their high amount of calcium, this is vital for
both your bones and teeth. Nutritionists recommend three intakes of dairy a day
to keep everything good and strong. Studies have proven that calcium
contributes to two per cent of your body weight. Also in dairy products there are
a few other good things that play similar roles as calcium such as, Vitamin D and
Phosphorus.
Protein
Protein is a source of energy, a source of energy that helps build muscles,
without strong muscles you would have difficulty moving. Protein is the most
abundant substance found in your body. The majority of cells and tissue is made
up of protein. Although protein is greatly known to be in meat, it is also in dairy
products as well.
Potassium
Potassium is key to keeping a stable blood pressure, steering clear of strokes
and bone health. Potassium also helps with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, also
known as Crohn’s Disease. Low potassium levels contribute to this disease
occurring. Doctors use potassium to treat low potassiumm levels
(Hypokalemia).
Niacin
Niacin is good for preventing cardiovascular disease, it also helps
arthritis, acne, diabetes and other mental disorders. Niacin is mainly
found in meats and vegetables but is also found in milk. According to
nutritionists, men need an average of 16mg per day and women need
14mg. Niacin also improves your metabolism.
Vitamin A
To stay away from nasty colds vitamin A is key, it helps the immune
system. Vitamin A maintains a good vision and provides you with silky,
smooth skin. Too much vitamin A can be toxic, however there is only
small amounts in milk.
Other Vitamins
Other vitamins found in dairy products are, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C,
magnesium, zinc, riboflavin and folate.
Milk is Important To..
Milk and all dairy products are most important to, women of older age, as they
are prone to suffer from osteoporosis, weakening of the bones resulting in
fractures. Growing children also need dairy in their diet to contribute to bone
health and a strong immune system, elderly people also need it for the same
reasons as kids. Milk, and calcium all together are important for a pregnant
woman and her baby, as the baby needs to grow strong and healthy.
Tips When Buying Dairy
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Try and buy organic. Organic milk is milk from cows that haven’t been given
antibiotics for pain relief. It is proven that this is much healthier and has
more nutrients.
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Buy pasteurised. Many think that pasteurisation is just more nasty
chemicals, however it’s not. If you buy non pasteurised milk or dairy
products, you are drinking raw milk. This isn’t very healthy as it can carry
all sorts of nasty things and can lead to serious illness.
Tips
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If heartburn is a problem for you, try and drink more milk and it naturally
relieves the pain and reduces the acidity levels in your stomach.
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Although it is known that reducing food contributes to weight loss,
exercise does too. You won’t get all the benefits if you don’t mix exercise
with it.
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Milk also helps with weight loss.
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Don’t put milk in tea. Putting milk in tea just kills the nutrients of tea,
instead of putting it in tea, put it in coffee.
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Drinking milk gives you healthy teeth.
Thanks For Watching
Next time you’re at the shops, make sure to buy some dairy.