Know why drinking milk is important

Milk is called Amrit in Ayurveda. It is beneficial for people of all ages as a complete nutritious diet. The nutrients found in it not only strengthen bones and muscles, but also improve mental health, sleep quality, digestive system and immune system. Let's know the right way to take this super food and its benefits...

Things You Will Need

• dry ginger
• Milk
• ashwagandha
• dry fruit
• saffron
• turmeric

Method/Info

First talk about nutrition

Milk is a rich source of calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, phosphorus, potassium and high quality protein. It plays an important role at every age in strengthening bones, maintaining muscles, supporting the immune system and balancing the digestive system.

Understand the need for milk

Milk is not only important for children, but it is also beneficial for adults.

Childhood and adolescence: It helps in building bones.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: It is important for the development of the fetus and the health of the mother.

It slows down bone mineral loss and muscle wasting in people over 50.

The benefits of milk are not immediately visible, but over time it is important for better overall health.

Which is the best milk for children?

Cow's milk: It is easily digestible. It is high in vitamin D and low in fat.

Buffalo milk: If the child is weak or needs more calories, this milk will be beneficial, it will provide good fat.

Packed milk: It is as nutritious as fresh milk, but from a trusted brand.

Plant-based milk (almond, soy, oats): Use it when the child is lactose intolerant or has allergies.

Fortified milk: It is good for both nutrition and digestion.

Nutrition will increase in this way

Milk can be made nutritious in many ways. Add turmeric, saffron, dry fruit powder to milk. Ferment it to make buttermilk, curd or kefir, which improves digestion. Now options like protein nutritious powder, collagen blend or ashwagandha milk are also available in the market which are helpful in reducing stress. Milk is not just a diet, it keeps the body system smooth.

When is drinking milk beneficial?

Morning: Helps in providing energy throughout the day, controlling hunger.

Evening/Night: Calms the nervous system and improves sleep.

After exercise: Helps in muscle recovery. Do not take milk with iron-rich food.

These seven milks are nectar

Know about the usefulness of milk and its nutrition according to Ayurveda...

1. Woman's milk: It is like nectar for children. It nourishes and grows the child.

2. Cow's milk: Gives strength to the body, increases intelligence, increases facial glow, removes respiratory diseases, weakness etc.

3. Buffalo milk: Useful in insomnia. Increases body strength, weight and health. Drinking at night is beneficial.

4. Goat milk: Light and easily digestible. Beneficial in problems like prolonged fever, diarrhea, mouth ulcers.

5. Camel milk: Hot in nature, salty. Increases appetite. Provides relief from gas, phlegm, nervous system, stomach diseases, piles etc.

6. Sheep milk: Heaviest. Generally not drinkable. Massage is done with it in case of bone fracture.

7. Mare milk: Beneficial for skin. Enhances beauty, is sour and salty in taste.

Increase medicinal importance

■For increasing strength: Ashwagandha, shatavari, white musli, talmakhana etc. should be cooked in milk and drunk.

■In case of heart disease: Drink Arjun bark powder cooked in milk.

■For women's disease: Boil Ashok bark, Shivlingi, Putrajiva, Lodh, Shatavari etc. in milk and take.

■For increasing intelligence: Boil it with Brahmi, Shankhpushpi, Mulethi and take it.

■For stomach disease: Take it with fennel and dry ginger.

■For constipation: Boil 10 raisins and one fig and take it with Isabgol.