How Much Milk Should You Drink A Day

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29 April 2024

Milk is an excellant source of calcium, vitamin D, protein and potassium

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But how much milk should you consume everyday?

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According to the United States Department of Agriculture, each person's recommended dairy intake depends on age, sex, height, and other factors

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Toddlers and children need about 1 to 2.5 cups a day, while adults need about 3 cups of milk if they're choosing to drink it

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If you can't drink milk, then cheese, yogurt, lactose free milk, fortified soy milk, and yogurt are all great options

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There are plenty of benefits of drinking milk 

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Milk improves bone health, might help you in your weight loss goals, it may lower your diabetes risk and is good for your heart

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However, drinking milk can also come with potential downsides

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It can lead to acne, skin conditions, can trigger allergies, might increase your risk of certain types of Cancer

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