FoodMilk - how healthy is it really?

• 2009

The milk makes it - we have heard that as children. She is so healthy.

1. What do we need milk for?
2. How much milk should we drink?
3. Can too much milk be harmful too?
4. Does milk make you fat?
5. What is healthier: fresh or frozen milk?
6. Is "longer-fresh milk" better?
7. Is it true that milk can trigger allergies?
8. How good is organic milk really?
9. Why do not many people tolerate milk?

But: are not we getting fat through them? Sometimes even sick? Here we answer the most important questions about white enjoyment.

What do we need milk for?

Quite simply: milk and dairy products are super healthy. They provide high-quality protein, plenty of vitamins (for example, A, B and D). Above all, they are the best source of calcium. We especially need this mineral because it is a building material for bones and teeth.

How much milk should we drink?

To cover our daily needs for calcium, one glass of milk (0.2 l) and two slices of cheese (20 g each) are enough. But with more milk in it, higher amounts are recommended: about half a liter of low-fat milk or two yoghurt per day. Because according to the German Nutrition Society, our food should consist of 12 to 15 percent protein. Half of it should be covered with dairy products, the other with protein from poultry, eggs, fish and plant foods (for example, wholegrain cereals, broccoli, figs).

Can too much milk be harmful too?

Only if you can not tolerate milk (see point 9) or eat almost exclusively milk. This strains kidneys and liver.

Does milk make you fat?

That depends on the crowd. It is clear: Milk is not suitable as a thirst quencher. For 100 milliliters of whole milk provide 75 calories and about 3.8 grams of fat. Whole milk yoghurt, cream and cheese also have a high fat and calorie content. So it's worth it, especially for dairy products, for low-fat

Variant to grasp (for comparison: 100 milliliters of low-fat milk contain 45 calories, 1.5 grams of fat). You save about half of fat and calories.

This not only applies to the figure-conscious, but also to people who have to pay attention to their cholesterol levels. Because milk, butter and quark contain animal fat and thus cholesterol.

What is healthier: fresh or frozen milk?

Even if you do not believe it, the difference is small. Both contain vitamins and calcium. The only difference is that in the heat treatment of fresh milk (pasteurization), only 10 percent of the heat-sensitive B vitamins (eg folic acid) are lost, while with UHT milk, the figure is already 20 percent.

Is "longer-fresh milk" better?

This type of milk has a flavor between fresh and H-milk. It has almost as much nutrients as fresh milk, but it lasts two weeks longer. Because it is heated after pasteurization for about two seconds to 127 degrees. Due to the longer shelf life, it is a good alternative to fresh and H-milk.

Is it true that milk can trigger allergies?

This is only for infants. With them, milk can cause rash. Mostly the allergy but loses until the third year of life. The rule was long: no cow's milk in the first year of life. Today, we know that milk only triggers an allergy if it is predisposed, for example if the parents have hay fever. Otherwise baby food based on cows milk is also allowed.

How good is organic milk really?

She is definitely healthier! This is due to the healthy diet of organic cows: plenty of pasture grass and organic food. It contains valuable omega-3 fatty acids that protect the heart. These go into the milk. Therefore, the omega-3 content of organic milk is higher than that of normal milk.

Why do not many people tolerate milk?

For about 15 percent of Germans milk drinking means agony. They suffer from a milk sugar intolerance (lactose intolerance). This is not an allergy. They lack an enzyme in the intestine that breaks down the lactose (lactose). The result: flatulence and diarrhea. This can be innate or arise in the course of life. Lactose-containing products should then be avoided, including many finished products and chocolates. Information can be found at www.LIbase.de. Lactose intolerant people no longer have to do without milk. Milk sugar-free milk is now available. Also a good alternative: soy products.

• Raw milk is freshly milked milk. It remains untreated and is only available directly from the farmer. Raw milk should be boiled before drinking to kill possible germs.
• Pasteurized milk, also known as fresh milk, is heated at 75 ° C for about 30 seconds, then quickly cooled again. So it is germ-free. Fresh milk can be stored at + 8 ° C for about 5-6 days, opened at most 2-3 days.
• H-milk is UHT. That is, the raw milk is heated at 135 ° C for about 3 seconds. As a result, it is practically germ-free and can be stored unopened for 3-6 months at room temperature, without getting bad. Keep opened UHT milk in the refrigerator and use within 4 days if possible.
• Homogenized milk can be either fresh milk or H-milk. It is pressed in addition to the heat treatment in addition by fine nozzles. As a result, it does not frame so quickly, is easier to digest and tastes more full-bodied.