Amazing facts of Milk

 Interesting Facts You Must Know About  Milk

 

 

You must have come across your favourite store racks jammed with various milk pouches/packs that are named differently. You will find packs that read - full cream milk, toned milk, double toned milk, and skimmed milk. The last one is in the limelight these days, as it is considered ideal by the calorie-conscious.

   Skimmed milk is a nutrient-dense, low-fat version of whole milk. By centrifugal separation, all/most of the fat molecules are separated from whole milk, leaving behind a lower fat or almost a ‘fat-free’ version of it. Skimmed milk contains less than 0.5 percentage of fat compared to the 3.25 percentage present in whole milk.


A few features of skimmed milk you should know are:

● It is a rich source of calcium. Consider taking 11 servings of spinach every day. No? Need a better option? Simply take one whole glass of skimmed milk instead, both contain the same amounts of calcium.

● Skimmed milk is not as creamy as whole milk. It appears thinner in consistency and feels light on your tummy as well.

● Skimmed milk is believed to contain more protein than whole milk.

● It contains 18 amino acids, including all 9 of the essential amino acids, which contribute to your muscle development and repair.

● It also contains high levels of potassium, which contributes to the muscle and nerve function of the body.

● Skimmed milk is fortified with vitamins like A and D during the fat removal process, thus, embracing its nutrient profuseness.

● It is lower in cholesterol, hence, poses a lower risk for obesity.

● It contains no added ingredients. Since the process involves only physical separation of constituents that mainly employs gravity, there are no chemicals involved as well.