Experts have made a rating of the most useful dairy products for good health and mood.
And also told what to pay attention to select only quality products. Milk, kefir, and fermented baked milk.
… Which of these milk beverages is a leader in the number of nutrients?
1st place. Kefir
What is useful?
Kefir ranked number 1 in the ranking as the most useful. The dietary product contains the largest amount of calcium, more than milk, and the calories are low enough – 50 kcal/100g. Kefir – a very valuable product for the organism. It helps reduce blood glucose, so necessary in case of diabetes. It is recommended for the prevention of osteoporosis and emotional overload. He struggles with chronic fatigue, stress, and insomnia. This drink improves skin color and prevents hair loss. And also lowers blood pressure, therefore, recommended for hypertensive patients.
It is best to drink kefir for a couple of hours before bedtime. So the calcium is better absorbed than if you drink a glass of healthy drink immediately before going to bed”.
How to choose?
Pay attention to ingredients: natural yogurt or kefir consists only of milk and ferment kefir mushroom. The number of kefir fungi according to standards should not be less than 10 in 7-th degree of the KU ON/G (10 million to 1 gram). The yogurt should be white, with no lumps and a bad smell. Yellowish, and swollen packaging, says that the drink was fermented. If the storage period exceeds 14 days, then it contains preservatives.
2nd place. Milk
How useful?
Milk contains a serious complex of nutrients: proteins, vitamins a and D, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, and selenium. The body gets the essential fatty acids, magnesium, zinc, and a set of 10 essential amino acids. Milk strengthens the immune system and positively affects almost all systems and organs. It is a good remedy for colds. In addition, the milk reduces blood pressure, reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, has a calming effect on the nervous system. It is believed that people over the age of 30 need to avoid milk. Supposedly with age, the human body loses the ability to digest lactose.
Therefore, by drinking a glass of milk, you risk getting an upset stomach. Indeed, for some people, milk can cause flatulence, stomach pain, and diarrhea. However, milk sugar intolerance is a genetic trait, so those who in childhood with pleasure drank milk, it’s not worth the years to refuse a drink. But even if milk is contraindicated, it is not necessary to exclude from the diet of dairy products is without risk to the health you can drink kefir, fermented baked milk, curdled milk, eat cottage cheese and cheese.
How to choose?
Give preference to natural milk with a shelf life of 7-10 days. During pasteurization, the milk is heated to 60-70 degrees, which allows you to keep not only vitamins but most of the beneficial microorganisms and at the same time to suspend the process of souring. To choose a quality product, first of all, read the label. It should be composed of milk, and not additional fats, preservatives, stabilizers added for longer shelf life. It is better to buy milk from reputable manufacturers in the major supermarkets, a guarantee of product safety. Do not purchase the product on the market at the end of the day. Dairy products – the most favorable environment for the development of harmful microorganisms that are very dangerous for health.
The 3rd place. Fermented baked milk
What is useful?
Fermented baked milk is a source of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals: magnesium, potassium, sodium, lactose, and glucose. An indisputable advantage of this product is its high content of calcium and phosphorus. One glass of this dairy product provides 1/4 of the daily requirement of calcium and 1/5 of phosphorus. The protein contained in the fermented baked milk, cleaved faster than that in milk or yogurt. It is recommended to drink fermented baked milk for the night. The daily allowance for an adult is 1-2 cups per day. With caution to the consumption of this product is to treat those who suffer from high acidity, peptic ulcer, and gastritis. In addition, fermented baked milk – quite a greasy product, so it is not recommended to drink while dieting”.
How to choose?
When buying milk and other dairy products, be sure to pay attention to the composition, shelf life, and package integrity. Preference for the product in glass or hard package. Color quality milk – cream, the consistency is smooth and creamy. The smell when you open should be pleasant, not sharp”.
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