The Benefits of Drinking Milk

At Doorstep Dairy Co. we’re committed to providing high-quality, farm-fresh products to our customers. We stock a wide range of grocery essentials but our area of expertise is milk.

We’re milk mad!

Our fridges are full of skimmed, semi-skimmed, whole, lacto-free, oat, almond and even soya - you name it, we’ve got it. Aside from the delicious taste, there’s actually a number of health benefits to drinking milk and consuming dairy products.

You can read about the benefits below and browse our website to start your own milk delivery.

1. Milk Is Full Of Nutrients & Vitamins

It’s been proven that milk is one of the most vitamin dense drinks available. It has an impressive nutrient profile and plays a key role in a balanced diet. Whether you’re a semi-skimmed or whole person, your body will get plenty of vitamins and minerals from drinking milk.

Some of these include:

• Calcium
• Magnesium
• Potassium
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B1
• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin D
• Zinc

Moreover, it’s got an excellent flavour profile too!

2. It Helps To Promote Bone Growth

There are countless turns of phrase about how drinking milk will give you strong teeth and bones. There’s plenty of truth behind this, though. Milk has a combination of vitamins and nutrients which are proven to promote bone growth.

There’s also studies linking milk and dairy consumption with a reduced risk of osteoporosis, particularly among elderly people.

This is because of the high protein levels in milk. Protein is a key nutrient for bone health and makes up roughly 50% of the average bone’s volume.

3. It Boosts Your Energy

Have you ever felt energised after drinking a glass of milk?

That’s because of lactose, a naturally occurring sugar that provides energy to your body upon consumption. The next time you need an energy boost, stay away from energy drinks and try a glass of milk instead.

4. Milk Even Prevents Weight Gain

There are several studies which have found a correlation between drinking milk and a lower risk of obesity.

This is actually specific to whole milk; the linoleic acid helps to break down fat and simultaneously inhibits the production of fat. Evidence also suggests that increased calcium levels (which milk has plenty of) can lead to lower risks associated with obesity.

If you’re hankering for some milk after reading this, have a look through our website and start your milk delivery today!