The Li’l Bird

I have heard so much lately about how important it is to get your 3-A-Day. (Referring to getting 3 servings of dairy a day.)  As of lately I have found a new love for yogurt.  As for cheese, who doesn’t love cheese?!?!  But, I am not a huge fan of milk.  I mean I love it on cold cereal, and I love chocolate milk.  But I have no desire to go to the fridge and pour me a huge glass of milk.  Although I try to incorporate dairy into our diet I dont think me or my kids get three servings a day.  So, I decided to see what all the hype is about.  And see why they say it is so important.  I found This website.  It is a great place to find tips & recipes and,  it talks all about why dairy is so important to your overall health.

 
I know this is kinda long, but here are Nine Essential Reasons for you to consider including dairy in your diet everyday.

Calcium: the Building Block of Strong Bones

What could possibly be better for building and maintaining healthy bones than getting your daily intake of calcium by eating 3 servings of dairy foods each day? Eating 3-A-Day of Dairy and doing high-impact, weight-bearing exercises, or other activities like walking, jogging and weight lifting. Calcium plays a major role in building and maintaining strong bones and teeth. This is especially important when it comes to preventing fractures resulting from osteoporosis.

Phosphorus Helps Generate Energy

Phosphorus, like calcium, is a mineral that helps keep your bones strong. It also helps generate energy in your body’s cells. Many milk cheese and yogurt products are a good or excellent source of phosphorus.

Riboflavin for Muscle Function

Riboflavin — also known as vitamin B2 —is an essential nutrient that helps process food into energy. This process is crucial to your body’s daily muscle function; even more so when you’re exercising. Milk and most yogurts provide energy forming nutrients and are an excellent source of riboflavin.

Grant Yourself Immunity with Vitamin A

Vitamin A is a vital nutrient that plays an important role in maintaining normal vision and healthy skin. It also helps regulate cell growth and helps maintain the integrity of the immune system. When it comes time to take your vitamin supplements, why not have a glass of milk? It already contains 10% of the Daily Value for vitamin A and helps the other vitamins go down more easily.

Help Build Your Red Blood Cells with Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 helps build the red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to our muscles.Since milk is a good source of vitamin B12, stock up with a dairy treat that’s simple and portable when you’re on the go—including flavored milk in convenient, re-sealable plastic bottles.

Potassium Helps Maintain Normal Blood Pressure

You’ve probably heard that bananas are high in potassium, but milk and most yogurts are also a good source. Potassium helps regulate your body’s fluids and helps maintain normal blood pressure.

Normal Enzyme Function with Niacin

Niacin is important for the normal function of many enzymes in the body and helps metabolize sugars and fatty acids. An 8-oz glass of milk contains 10% of your Daily Reference Intake of niacin, so enjoy!

Vitamin D: Helps You Absorb Calcium

Why is milk such an excellent resource in reducing the risk of osteoporosis? It’s all about the nutrients it provides including vitamin D. Not only does this essential nutrient enhance bone mineralization—it also helps your body to absorb more calcium. Together, dairy foods’ nutrient package work to help build the strong bones that will support you throughout your life. Milk and some yogurts are an excellent source of vitamin D.

Dairy: the Complete Protein

Protein builds and repairs muscle tissue and offers a source of energy during high-powered endurance exercises. A serving of milk, cheese or yogurt are all a good source of protein. What’s more, dairy foods are a source of high-quality, complete protein that has all the essential amino required to maintain good health.

So… Go pour you a glass and drink up!!!  As for me -  I think I’ll reach for the chocolate milk!!!

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