In the morning, before getting ready for business, I want to drink something hot. But drinking boiling water is not at all interesting. Add cold milk. Why do you want milk? Because without it, the taste of coffee or tea is not quite invigorating and inspiring - it is on this thought that some people catch themselves in the morning. If you have a habit of drinking milk, you will never get rid of it. Yes and whether it is necessary?
Milk
Many millennia ago BC, a man guessed to drink the milk of a pet, which was domesticated shortly before. Cows, sheep, goats, donkeys and horses were tamed by people and gave a wonderful product.
The most popular milk at the moment is cow, and also it is the most affordable. The closest in composition to human breast milk is donkey.
There is milk of vegetable origin. It is soy, almond and coconut.
Why is cow's milk thirsty? It tastes better than a goat, and even more milk is dispensed from a cow at a time than from other domestic animals. Because the cow is larger and can be milked for a long time.
Milk composition
Most in demand by most people because of its accessibility and familiar taste, cow's milk contains proteins such as milk fat, lactose, caseins, albumin and globulins. These substances are able to form in the mammary glands of all living creatures on the planet, breast-feeding their offspring. Breast milk is very nutritious and takes some time to assimilate. That's why after milk you want to sleep.
Proteins are the basis of the structure of all living organisms. These are amino acid compounds that form complex bonds and vital functions.
- Milk fat is a complex compound of triglycerin, fatty acids and vitamins. Fatty acids such as butyric, capric and caprylic determine the taste and smell of milk.
The product also contains substances like milk fat - phospholipids, milk lecithin, cephalin, cholesterol and ergosterol. Each of them plays an important role in creating healthy milk.
- Casein is a type of protein made up of calcium and phosphorus. With the help of acid in the production of fermented milk products, casein coagulates and precipitates.
- Albumin is one of the whey proteins.
- Globulin - is responsible for the transfer of agents responsible for immunity.
Serum albumin and globulin in concentrated form are used as a filler for dairy and other food products.
Why do you want milk? Because it contains sugar.
Milk sugar in the form of lactose, contained in milk, is the first carbohydrate in the life of every newborn of all kinds. In order to assimilate lactose, the lactase enzyme must be present in the living organism . When it is not enough, lactose intolerance occurs . This component makes milk taste sweet and is a source of vital energy.
Lactose is retained for a long time in the stomach and intestines, where it serves as a source of nutrition for lactic acid bacteria, which help protect the organ microflora from infections.
In addition to complex compounds, milk also contains minerals that are so necessary for all living organisms on earth.
Amino acids:
- Lysine - formed in plants. Has a mild antiviral property, promotes the production of growth hormone. With a lack of lysine, the body experiences rapid fatigue, poor appetite, growth slows down and weight loss occurs. With a lack of this amino acid, a person becomes irritable, cannot concentrate, his eyes turn red, his hair falls out excessively. Lysine deficiency can lead to anemia or problems with childbearing function.
- Tryptophan - is a part of proteins of all living creatures. This amino acid is involved in the formation of melatonin and has a calming effect and helps to increase the level of serotonin in the blood.
- Leucine - enters the milk from plants eaten by animals. Amino acid is beneficial for liver health and is necessary for the absorption of iron. It is considered an indispensable component.
Minerals are subdivided into macroelements and microelements:
- Macronutrients are sodium, calcium, potassium, magnesium, chlorine and phosphorus.
- Trace elements are: iron, zinc, fluorine, manganese, copper, cobalt, selenium and iodine.
Milk of other animals and its use in food
You can drink not only cow's milk, but also a product from other animals tamed by a person who has learned to use it for their gastronomic purposes.
- According to its chemical content, goat milk is similar to cow's milk, but has a high fat content. It has a sweet taste and pungent odor.
- Sheep milk is used to make gastronomic cheese - feta cheese. Rich in Vitamin A.
- Mare’s milk is used to make fermented milk drink - koumiss. It has a sweet but unpleasant taste and pungent odor. Milk is very thick in consistency. Its composition is dominated by whey proteins. There is much less fat and minerals than in cow.
- Donkey milk in its composition and properties is similar to a mare. It has a therapeutic effect.
- Buffalo milk has a pleasant taste and smell. Thicker than cow because of the large amount of fat.
- Camel milk is sweet in taste and thick in consistency. The content of phosphorus and calcium is higher than in the milk of other animals.
The role of milk in infancy
Breast milk for a human child, and for any newborn creature on the planet, plays a very important role. Vital role. This is not only support for energy in the body of the child, who is not yet able to eat ordinary food on his own, but also a contribution to the future physical and psychological health of the baby.
Instinct is genetically laid in the baby, which makes it necessary immediately after birth to look for the mother’s breast in order to drink milk for the first time and get important trace elements with it. The first drops of colostrum can protect the baby from disease for many months. This is due to the globulins contained in it. These components form immunity. The child is not susceptible to diseases for which the mother has developed immunity.
Milk contains calcium, phosphorus and other substances that help with the growth and formation of bones, muscles and mental development.
As for the emotional importance of breast milk, this is the relationship between the baby and mother, continuing after a long symbiosis. The child is separated from the mother’s body and is scared. But when the mother holds him in her arms and feeds him, the baby experiences oneness with himself and happiness. Perhaps the reason why an adult wants milk is the need for happiness and warmth.
Milk for adults
The effect of the product on a growing organism is proven and understandable. But is milk also good for an adult?
It turned out that the amount of useful micro and macro elements contained in this drink is completely negligible in order to benefit the health of an adult. Drinking milk at an older age will not affect bone strength. But still it has some effect. Milk helps the elderly to retain calcium in the bones and strengthen the nervous system.
Why do you want milk?
Basically, for an adult there is no urgent need for milk. All useful elements contained in it can be obtained from other products, no less useful.
Not all adults like to drink milk. But why does it appeal to some so much that they want to use it every day? Why do you always want milk?
Irresistible cravings for milk and dairy products are usually experienced by irritable, anxious people for the reason that their body lacks the necessary amino acids (lysine, tryptophan or leucine).
Other people who want to consume milk may have a lack of calcium and the body forces them to consume the product.
Or maybe everything is connected with memories from infancy. After all, the subconscious mind does not forget anything and at some moments when a person wants to experience the forgotten feelings, warmth and love that he received from his mother, he pours himself coffee with milk. I would like, for some reason, to drink warm milk at night before bedtime, as in childhood.
Product harm
For a healthy person, milk does not pose any danger. But if an adult or a child who has lactose intolerance drinks milk, he may experience the most unpleasant and even serious consequences. This is vomiting, and bloating, diarrhea, and an allergic reaction.
The main harm from milk is calorie content and the possibility of increasing cholesterol in the blood, which can cause problems with blood vessels and the heart. Excess weight is also a consequence of the use of fatty milk and dairy products. But when an adult wants milk, for some reason he does not think about it. Or recalls when problems have already appeared.
How to buy the right milk?
In order to get the most out of milk, you need to know that some manufacturers do not use natural milk to make dairy drinks, but breed dry milk powder. This must be indicated on the packaging of the drink. The wrapper or box also indicates the fat content of the product as a percentage. This is important for those who follow the figure and their health.
If you really want milk, why not try a steam room? In this case, you can be sure of the naturalness of the product. But you need to know that the cow giving this milk is healthy. And the drink itself must be subjected to heat treatment immediately after receiving it from the animal, because bacteria that enter from the air quickly begin to develop in the liquid. This is what bona fide producers of good milk do, exposing it to ultra-pasteurization.
When choosing milk in stores, you can pay attention that it is in different packages. Plastic bottles with the product are convenient to use and store in the refrigerator, but transparent plastic transmits light, which has a detrimental effect on vitamins and milk proteins. In order to get a tasty product with benefit, you should choose milk in cardboard boxes or soft plastic bags that do not allow light.
Ways to consume milk
When you want milk, why not just try to drink it, but also make something out of it. This can be pancakes, pies, main dishes and even soups. Of the desserts, the most famous is the milkshake.
Milk products
There are many products made from milk and its constituent elements. These are different types of cheeses, sour cream, kefir, cream, yogurt, cottage cheese, butter, katyk, koumiss and ayran. All these products are as healthy as milk itself, and no less tasty.
If you want milk, why not try all its possibilities.