![]() Although animals used for milk include cattle, goats, sheep, horses, buffalo, yaks, donkeys and camels, cow’s milk is one of the mildest tasting mammalian milks and the most popular. History of Milk Humans first learned to regularly consume the milk of other mammals following the domestication of animals during the Neolithic Revolution or the development of agriculture. Products of Milk Dairy products or milk products are a type of food produced from or containing the milk of mammals. Dairy products include food items such as curd, cheese and ghee. A facility that produces dairy products is known as a ‘Dairy’. Health Benefits of Milk Milk is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, particularly calcium. It has long been recognised for its important role in bone health. Nutritionists recommend that milk and other dairy products such as curd and cheese should be consumed daily as part of a balanced diet. Milk and milk products contain a good balance of protein, fat and carbohydrate and are a very important source of essential nutrients, including: Milk products also contain ‘high-quality proteins’ that are well suited to human needs. The health benefits of milk include increased bone strength, smoother skin, stronger immune system, prevention of illnesses such as hypertension, dental decay, dehydration, respiratory problems, obesity, osteoporosis and even some forms of cancer. The beneficial health nutrients obtained from milk are essential for the human body and help prevent a number of chronic ailments. |
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