10 Surprising Reasons to Add Dairy to Your Daily Diet

1. 10 Surprising Reasons to Add Dairy to Your Daily Diet

2. Benefits of Milk We all have grown up hearing about several benefits of milk from our parents, teachers and the elderly. That said, it comes as no surprise that milk is considered a diet staple and is consumed as a complete meal by many. However, there’s much more to milk and dairy products than you might be aware of. Let’s delve into some surprising benefits of dairy that will convince you to eat more of cheese, clarified butter, buttermilk, yoghurt and milk.

3. 1. Have More Cheese to Reduce the Risk of Diabetes According To research, consuming at least two slices of cheese a day which is about 558g, can reduce your chances of developing type 2 diabetes by about 12 percent. It is speculated that this could be due to the presence of the probiotic bacteria in cheese, which helps lower cholesterol and develop certain vitamins that help to ward off diabetes. What a good news for cheese lovers, isn’t it?

4. 2. Have Cheese after Your Meal to Steer Clear of Tooth Decay Studies have shown that eating cheese after your meals can help prevent your teeth from cavities. Eating cheese promotes saliva production which is believed to occur due to chewing. More saliva means reduced effect of acid secretions on your teeth. In addition, cheese contains calcium, phosphate and casein, which have anti-cariogenic properties and help build enamel while reducing demineralization.

5. 3. Get Rid of Insomnia by Eating More Dairy For those having difficulty falling and staying asleep, a glass of fresh cow milk before bed can help. A naturally-occurring protein in milk may help improve your sleep quality. Additionally, tryptophan, a compound found in dairy products like milk, yoghurt and cheese that stimulates production of sleep-triggering melatonin and serotonin, helps with relaxation and induce sleep. Another benefit of having dairy, particularly A2 dairy products, before going to bed is they are easy to digest and rich in minerals that promote relaxations.

6. 4.You Can Eat Cheese Even Being a Lactose Intolerant Struggling with lactose intolerance? Don’t worry you don’t have to give up on dairy altogether. If you’re a cheese lover, know that you can still enjoy cheese with your lactose intolerance. A variety of aged and hard cheeses – cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese, contains little to no lactose and are considered safe to be consumed by the lactose intolerant. Lactose in cheese is converted to lactic acid over time as the bacteria feed on the sugars in the cheese. Moreover, all naturally produced varieties of cheese are low in lactose. During the cheese making process, the bacteria digest lactose and the rest of the lactose content is removed the curds are separated from the whey. So, go ahead, make your meals tastier with a little cheddar cheese.

7. 5. Reduce the Spiciness in Your Meals with Dairy Dairy products like milk, cheese, curd and cream are considered to have cooling properties and the ability to calm the heat and remove toxins. That is why many people prefer to have curd with their daily meals or drink milk or buttermilk along with spicy food in order to slash the stinging flavour and heat.

8. 6. Speed Up Weight Loss #1 Several studies in the past have shown that consuming low-fat, high-calcium dairy can help lose weight fast. Research has also shown that children who drink full-fat milk and consume dairy products on a daily basis are more likely to be have a lower body mass than those who don’t. Calcium in dairy products has a great role to play in weight loss. It breaks down fat within body cells helping you shed pounds faster. In addition, other nutrients in dairy such as phosphorus, magnesium and whey proteins help boost beneficial effect of calcium while increasing metabolism and preserving your muscle.

9. Speed Up Weight Loss #2 Not to mention, high protein content in dairy products boost satiety reducing your food intake and controlling metabolic functions. From feeling better to losing weight faster, these amazing lesser-known facts about dairy are reason enough why you should add dairy to your diet. So, go ahead! Grab a glass of healthy a2 milk and grate some cheese on your pasta and feel healthier than ever.

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