Friday, July 8, 2011

7 Kinds Milk and Functions For You

We only know the first cow's milk, but now there is a wide selection of milk, it turns out a wide selection of milk also contain different nutrients.  "Some products are already fortified with vitamin D. There is also a dairy product not enriched with nutrients such as cow's milk so it could be an alternative for those who suffer from lactose intolerance. To know the advantages and disadvantages of each milk, consider the following explanation.

Milk Cow
Plus Cow's milk is very rich in calcium and has two times more protein than other types of milk.  Although there are currently several types of cow's milk, non fat or low-fat, each of which has almost the same nutritional content.
Minus: For people suffering from lactose intolerance, cow's milk can cause problems such as diarrhea, abdominal bloating or discomfort.  But, in fact people who intorelan lactose can drink up to 4 ounces of milk each day without suffering symptoms.

Soy Milk
Plus: The milk is made by soaking and smooth seeds are rich in soy protein and calcium and has no saturated fat.  Another advantage is low in calories and have a variety of flavors.
Minus: Soy products can inhibit the absorption of protein and minerals.  Several studies of soy against breast cancer is still controversial, in part mentions soy consumption increases the risk of breast cancer.

Goat Milk
Plus: Goat's milk is very easy to digest because the protein molecules of different shapes with cow's milk protein.  Besides the calcium content in goat milk with cow's milk is not less, plus contain more tryptophan, an essential amino acid.
Minus: Goat's milk also contains lactose, so just like cow's milk can cause a complaint to the lactose intolerant.  In addition, not everyone likes the taste is a combination of salty and sweet, the smell is quite overpowering.

Almond Milk
Plus: In recent years, this almond milk is quite popular in America.  Milk prepared from almonds mixed with water and sweetener also contains vitamins, minerals, and less fat content.  It was also more comfortable and rich.
Minus: Only a little protein, about 1 gram per cup, much less than soy milk or cow's milk containing 7-8 grams per cup.  This type of milk is also not recommended for people allergic to peanuts and deficiency of vitamin B.  "Some almond milk products are also given an additional sweetener.

Rice Milk
Plus: Made from rice, milk of this type contain less fat and calories.  Also available in vanilla or fresh, and free of lactose and soy.
Minus: The nutrition, rice milk, dairy milk is inferior to others.  In addition to not contain vitamins A and C, rice milk also have little protein.

Raw Milk
Plus: Milk taken directly from the cow, according to Gazzaniga is a gift from nature is good because it is not processed.
Minus: Fresh milk is not on-pasteurisation can contain harmful bacteria such as salmonella, E. coli or listeria.  According to prevention and disease control centers in the U.S., in the last 13 years more than 800 people suffering from illness due to consumption of fresh milk and cheese.

Organic Milk
Plus: Proponents say organic food organic milk produced from cows not fed hormones, antibiotics, pesticides or synthetic fertilizer.
Minus: The price is twice more expensive than non-organic milk.  However, organic milk has nutritional and health benefits the same as conventional cow's milk.

Sources: LiveScience