Advantages and disadvantages of milk

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We all only know healthy facts about milk. But are there also disadvantages?

Since childhood, we have remembered milk as something that is recommended, refreshing and healthy, and that this drink can be served hot and cold. But what exactly is milk? What does it offer and is it really what children and adults need equally?

The milk we consume today contains up to nine important nutrients. For example, a glass of milk provides calcium, vitamins and other essential nutrients that our body needs. It seems that milk promotes health and is an excellent drink. Unfortunately, life is rarely that easy. Milk also contains saturated fats, which may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Milk has always been a building material for strong bones in children and as Osteoporosis prevention However, recent research shows that dairy products have little or no benefits for bones.

To make a long story short, Milk is a mixture of substances, although some of them are beneficial and welcome, the others are not. Regardless of whether you avoid milk or not, a balanced diet is much more important. In the end, the entire picture, and not just a tiny part of it, is decisive! So if you take a little milk, for example with your coffee, it won't do you any harm. However, if you've already eaten a good amount of dairy products, it will probably be healthier to avoid additional milk intake.

If you want to know more, our nutritionists happy to answer all your questions.

Melanie Blaschka
Nutrition Coordinator
Holmes Place Vienna — Hütteldorf, Austria

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