According to the National Dairy Council, milk is filled with nine essential nutrients that benefit our health:
- Calcium:Builds healthy bones and teeth; maintains bone mass
- Protein:Serves as a source of energy; builds/repairs muscle tissue
- Potassium:Helps maintain a healthy blood pressure
- Phosphorus:Helps strengthen bones and generate energy
- Vitamin D:Helps maintain bones
- Vitamin B12:Maintains healthy red blood cells and nerve tissue
- Vitamin A:Maintains the immune system; helps maintain normal vision and skin
- Riboflavin (B2):Converts food into energy
- Niacin:Metabolizes sugars and fatty acid
