BAKERY REVIEW
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Making Merry with Milk H
uman being is the only mammal who drinks the milk of another mammal and this drink is most pleasurable at a cold temperature when the mercury rises. A cold glass of milk, flavoured or natural just before going to bed or the first thing in the morning is liked by all age groups. The latest trend of Vegan, especially popular in developed countries, suggests limited or no use of animal or dairy based products. Indians traditionally consumes dairy products as the major source of nutrition since centuries. It is an integral part of their diet and even perceived sacred.
Health Issues As i s t h e cas e w i t h m o s t e n j oya b l e products, there have been scares about milk consumption as well. While some studies link it to breast cancer others say that too much of milk or even other dairy products could be harmful as it leads to high cholesterol levels. Most of these studies are then refuted in a short time by yet another study that would declare that drinking milk does not cause coronary artery problems and that it actually protects against poor health. A Bristol University study revealed that even drinking full fat milk, which was more common a couple of decades ago, was not linked to an increase in deaths
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from coronary heart disease. In fact heart disease death rates among regular milk drinkers were even found to be lower. Report author Dr Andy Ness, a Senior Lecturer at Bristol University, said his res e a rc h co u l d n ot f i n d a n y h e a l t h p ro b l e m s ass o c i ate d w i t h m o d e rate milk consumption. “People have been discouraged from drinking milk, but we cannot find a link between this and heart problems,” said Ness. .
disadvantages of milk consumption by adults we are not talking of unlimited consumption of extra quantity, or even full fat milk, for that matter. Skimmed milk is easier to digest, gives the same benefit, and is considered better than full fat milk for health benefits. The benefits of milk could be linked to its high calcium levels and that this might counteract the adverse effects of the saturated fat content of milk.
In Favour of Moderation
Milk through Childhood
W h e n w e s p e a k of a d v a n t a g e s o r
Most children run from mothers offering glasses of milk, but it has been found that children who drink milk in childhood tend to be healthier than those who do not. Though not proven it has been suggested that regular milk drinkers are also found to smoke less than others. The British Heart Foundation are continuing their research on effects of milk on health as there have always been conflicting results regarding the effects of milk in our diet. Anita Wells, Nutrition Manager for the Dairy Council, UK said that another study validated what they had been telling people for years. “Milk is beneficial. It is not a good idea to cut out dairy products. We are encouraged by these findings which are adding to a body of evidence, which says that you should have three portions of dairy
Aug-Sept ’21
