Milk Nutrition: Benefits of Goat, Cow & Powdered Milk

Milk serves as a primary source of calcium, but options like goat's milk or almond milk cater to different dietary needs. Discover the benefits of powdered milk and the recovery advantages of chocolate milk after a workout.

Digestion of Nonfat Milk Vs. Whole Milk

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Ann Jamerson

Milk has many vital health benefits for both children and adults. Among its nine essential nutrients, milk provides calcium and vitamin D for strong bones and teeth, protein for energy and muscle repair, vitamin B12 for healthy red blood cells and nerve tissue and niacin for effective metabolism.

Father pouring milk in bowl for son (5-7) at breakfast table

Is Lactaid OK If Avoiding Milk Protein?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Ann Jamerson

Lactaid is a brand of lactose-free dairy products. Lactose, also known as milk sugar, causes digestive discomfort and complications if you suffer from lactose intolerance. If you are trying to avoid milk protein, however, you may suffer from a condition called milk allergy.

Ann Jamerson began writing ads and informational brochures for research trials in 2003 during an internship at an alcohol and drug research center. She assisted in writing and editing manuscripts concerning the breast cancer genes and psychosocial effects on affected patients. She received her Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of California, San Diego and is currently attending nursing school.