Milk is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, particularly calcium. It has long been recognized for its important role in bone health. Nutritionists recommend that milk and other dairy products should be consumed daily as part of a balanced diet.
Milk and milk products contain a good balance of protein, fat and carbohydrates and are a very important source of essential nutrients including:
- Calcium
- Riboflavin
- Phosphorous
- Vitamins A, D and B12
- Pantothenic acid.
TIP: Always remember to keep milk and dairy products refrigerated.
Save yourself from spoiled milk!
Store your dairy products at the right temperature so they stay fresh. Here is a thermometer that shows the average shelf life of milk, yogurt, cheese, and other dairy products.
