Milk is packed with nine essential nutrients important for your health. In fact, without milk in your diet, it's difficult to get the right amounts of the nutrients you need. Numerous studies have shown that milk drinkers have healthier diets compared to non-milk drinkers. Here's the powerful payback you get in every glass. One glass of fat free milk contains:
- 80 calories, 0 grams of fat
- 30% Calcium: Helps build and maintain strong bones and teeth; reduces the risk of stress fractures and osteoporosis. Plays a role in promoting normal blood pressure.
- 25% Vitamin D: Promotes the absorption of calcium for healthy bones. Maintains normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus.
- 20% Phosphorus: Works with calcium and vitamin D to help keep bones strong.
- 20% Riboflavin: Helps convert food into energy. Plays a vital role in the development of the nervous system.
- 16% Protein: Helps build and maintain lean muscle; the high-quality protein in milk contains all of the essential amino acids (the building blocks for protein).
- 13% Vitamin B-12: Works closely with folate to make red blood cells. Helps maintain the central nervous system.
- 11% Potassium: Helps regulate the balance of fluids in your body. Plays a role in maintaining normal blood pressure.
- 10% Vitamin A: Supports good vision, healthy skin and maintains integrity of immune system.
- 10% Niacin (niacin equivalents): Helps enzymes function normally in your body.
Percent Daily Values for 8-ounce glass of fat free milk. Daily Values were developed by the Food and Drug Administration and reflect current nutrition recommendations for a 2,000 calorie a day diet.
Taken from http://www.bodybymilk.com/why_drink_milk.php
