A tall glass of milk in the morning is possibly the best way to kick-start your day. As children, we may or may not have loved the idea of having milk but with time we did understand the role it plays for our all-round physical development. As winter knocks, here are some interesting milk benefits one should know:

It maintains fertility

According to a research conducted by the Harvard University, people who regularly consume high-fat milk are about 25 percent less exposed to risks of fertility problems compared to those who consume milk once a week.

Milk promotes growth in children

Milk is the best food for children. Yes, Milk is not only a drink but is considered a complete food to nourish your child’s mind, body, and soul. The calcium it provides help build strong bones and teeth which is important for a child. It also helps to keep a good memory, if consumed on a regular basis.

Beauty benefits

 The antioxidants present in milk makes skin healthier. It lightens the dark patches present and leaves a fairer, smoother skin free from radicals and other problems. According to experts, you can drink milk daily to prevent early signs of aging.   

Lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes

 A health study published in 2005 revealed that people who consume milk on a regular basis may have a lower risk of type -2 diabetes compared to people who do not drink milk. Another study has found a total number of 37,000 adult women who regularly drink low-fat milk have a very small risk of diabetes type 2.

Different forms of milk also serve a lot of health benefits, let’s check them out as well:

Cold Milk

1.      Keeps you hydrated

Cold milk is loaded with electrolytes, which protect your body against dehydration. As said earlier, the preferable time to drink milk is early in the morning if you don’t have any ill-digestion issues. But you can avoid it if suffering from cold and flu.

2.      Helps your digestion

Cold milk is also good for digestion as it has carminative properties that help in making food easy to digest. You can also add ginger or pepper to it in order to make it more effective for digestion. 

 Milk with turmeric

1.      Treats Insomnia

Drinking a warm glass of milk with turmeric powder just an hour before bed can help you get a goodnight sleep, suggest Doctors. The reason is milk contains serotonin and melatonin which are said to be the brain chemicals and play an important role in relaxing the brain. Turmeric is a known herb to reduce stress and pains.

2.      Helps weight loss

The medicinal compounds in turmeric help your body break down fat, thus helping you reduce your excess weight very effectively. Also, milk boosts your energy levels to go that extra mile to be in shape.

3.      Treats cold and cough

Milk with turmeric is the best home-bound medicine to treat cold and cough. Loaded with antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties turmeric fights infection and the symptoms of a cough, cold and flu. This is especially suggested for dry coughs.

4.      Works in periodical cramps

Most of the ladies do not find any permanent remedy for their periodical cramps and rely on harmful pain-killers. One can try having a glass of milk mixed with turmeric regularly, as this herb contains antispasmodic properties along with several other vital nutrients. 

Well, be it cold, warm, with or without any other addition, this white liquid does wonders in every form for your health. So, fill up your glass and raise a toast to your health!