Milk Facts

* More than calcium! Milk is an excellent source of calcium yet it also contains phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium. It’s significant source of riboflavin (vitamin B2) which helps promote healthy skin and eyes, as well as vitamins A and D.
* Just for kids? No way! In adults, a calcium deficiency, along with other factors, may result in bone deterioration called osteoporosis.
* How much do you need? The recommendations for calcium are 1,000 milligrams for adults, 1,300 milligrams per day for adolescents, 500-800 milligrams per day for young children, and 1,200 milligrams per day for adults over 51 years of age.
* Americans consume 206.3 pounds of milk per capita per year! But Americans are only third in fluid milk consumption after Poles, who down a whopping 284.2 pounds per year, and Australians, who drink 217.3 pounds per year.
* The United States produces more milk than any other country with 18,563 pounds per cow. It is followed by Canada with 18, 204 pounds and the European Union with 12,500 pounds.
* Quick Relief! Milk products contain high quality proteins. One of these is casein - a protein that cleanses burning tastes buds after eating hot, spicy foods. It’s even better than water when you want relief after eating a really hot food!

* Good for you! Yogurt contains active yogurt cultures including acidophilus which has been shown to improve digestion, stimulate the immune system, fight infection and help protect against cancer.
* Skip the Breath Mints! Eating yogurt has been shown to improve bad breath.
* A culture of healthy eating. Americans eat over 300,000 tons of yogurt a year. That’s 7.4 pounds per person!
* Save on Cosmetics! Eating a lot of natural, preferably unsweetened yogurt has been proven to help improve your complexion.
* Good News for Dairy Avoiders! Because of the fermentation process, yogurt can easily be digested by many people who are lactose-intolerant.