10 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT MILK
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Milk
A lot of people absolutely love a cup of milk, while others are absolutely put off by even the idea. But whether you drink milk by itself, or whether you use it in your cereal, in your tea and coffee, or even in your scrambled eggs, milk is just one of those things you can’t get away from. You can drink it hot or cold, and you can either order it online or have it delivered to your door by your milkman. But what about the things you don’t know about milk? Milk is full of surprises, and to find out more let’s take a look at the 10 things you didn’t know about milk.
Milk Is In Your Favourite Alcoholic Beverages
That’s right; when you go out at night and order a Malibu on the rocks, there is a real possibility that the bartender has slipped some milk in there. And if you order a White Russian, the bartender will definitely slip some milk in there. The White Russian contains vodka and milk, and tastes spectacular. This means that when you go on a night out with the girls, you can still fill up on nutrients!
The Queen of England Drinks Milk Everyday
And she’s one of the healthiest people alive in the world today. Yup, Queen Elizabeth II drinks a cup of milk daily to maintain her health. The only snag is that she doesn’t drink the same kind of milk as you and I – she drinks fresh milk that her cows have raised in her own garden.
Milk Is Pleasantly Nutritious
Milk is one of the most nutritious drinks you can have, and it comes with the vitamins A, D and B12, plus a whole wealth of minerals, including potassium, magnesium, zine, calcium and protein. This means that a cup of milk a day is fantastic for helping to keep you fighting fit and healthy.
More Mucus
There is conflicting advice on this one. In one corner, there are experts who say that you should drink less milk to banish a cold, whilst there are experts in the other corner who argue that you should drink more milk if you’re suffering from congestion. The reason for the disparity is that milk increases the production of mucus. Our advice? Just drink more milk!
Chocolate Milk Is Healthy
You’ve seen chocolate milk in the supermarket, haven’t you? Perhaps you’ve refrained from ever trying it because you thought it was unhealthy? After all, chocolate milk has got chocolate in it so it can’t be very good for you, right?
Wrong! Chocolate is rich in cocoa, which is rich in flavorins that improve the health of our heart. Chocolate combined with milk is actually a winning combination.
Natural Sugars And Milk Go Together Like Brad and Angelina
Ever heard the John Lennon album Milk and Honey? John knew that milk goes well with natural sugars, so he went and made an album all about it.
Okay, the album isn’t actually about milk, but the fact remains that natural sugars are the perfect companion to milk and pairing them together is great for your health.
Ice Cream Without Milk Is Not Ice Cream
It’s just a block of ice. Milk makes up 60% of the content of ice cream, so it’s pretty darn essential. Indeed, there was an English ice cream maker who produced a variety of ice cream composed of a woman’s breast milk. Sounds strange?
Well, yes. It does.
Milk Created Our Galaxy
According to Greek legend, the wife of Zeus helped the formation of our galaxy along by dropping milk into it from her breasts. We cannot thank her enough! What a lovely woman.
Milk Is Never Handled by Farmers
And we’re pretty sure you’re glad to hear this! Dairy farmers and work have to follow a number of steps to make sure the sanitary collection of milk from cows is totally sanitary, and as a result they never actually touch it with their hands as it makes its way from the cow to the buyer. And because we’re guessing you don’t actually touch milk with your hands either (who does?) this means that milk is pretty much NEVER touched by human hands. Amazing.
Milk Is Mostly Water
Milks is really creamy, but it’s up to 95% water. Everything else is protein, vitamins, carbs and fat.
Organic Milk Is As Good As Regular Milk
A lot of people make a big deal about organic living – and rightly so – but in terms of nutrients and actual quality, there is no major difference between regular and organic milk. So if you’ve always drank regular and are considering making the switch for health reasons, our advice is that it isn’t really necessary.
Stay happy!
from Beauty And Tips Magazine
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