As the world celebrates, Milk Day 2019 on June 1, to bring awareness towards the many benefits of milk the day is marked.
The aim is to make milk as a global food. The history of the day dates back to 2001 when the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations observed the day to recognize the importance of milk as a global food.
On this day, let’s check out the things to add to your glass of milk to make it tastier:
- Dark Cocoa Powder
Cocoa is known to have immense health benefits when it is not mixed with excessive sugar. It helps to reduce inflammation, improve heart and brain health, maintain blood sugar, dark cocoa also helps to control weight. It is preferable to use nin-alkalized cocoa powder.
- Honey
Honey is rich in various antioxidants and nutrients, it has more health benefits than one can think of. Apart from improved heart health and wound healing properties, pure organic honey is known to also help you lose weight. There are a lot of adulterated versions of honey available in the market that one might want to avoid.
- Fruits
Fruits are a great source of healthy cards and also soluble fibers. One can add seasonal fruits like mangoes, bananas, kiwis, etc to enhance the taste of milk while reaping their health benefits.
- Turmeric
Turmeric also is known as ‘Miracle Spice’ as the benefits it provides to our body is beyond imagination. Turmeric is a significant source of the polyphenol curcumin loaded with anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. Also, turmeric is known to have skin benefits to make skin clear.
- Dates
Dates are very healthy and have a lot of health benefits. Right from being low on the glycemic index, dates are also rich in antioxidants and have a good amount of iron content in them. Adding dates to your milk will make them healthier.
Milk Day 2019: Date, Theme, History and Significance of the day dedicated to dairy product
